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Take the survey: SmartStart wants to know needs for young children
Many have heard the saying, “Children are our future.” “This is especially true when you consider that the durable soft skills that employers are looking for when they hire a new employee are formed in early childhood,” said Allison Gupson, community relations and education coordinator for Davie Smart Start. “High quality early child care and […] The post Take the survey: SmartStart wants to know needs for young children appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Saturday, Aug. 12 Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, Farmington Road, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, sausage, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, beverages. Donations accepted. Reunions Saturday, Sept. 9 Davie High School Class of 1963, 60th-year reunion, arrive at noon, lunch at 1, Junker’s Barn, 136 Triple J Lane, Mocksville. $20 per […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Billionaire Dreams: MegaMillions reaches $1.55 billion; 4 in NC win $10,000
North Carolinians can play for the largest jackpot offered in Mega Millions history tomorrow night with a $1.55 billion prize up for grabs. A winner on Tuesday could claim the estimated jackpot as a $1.55 billion annuity or $757.2 million in cash. The $1.55 billion jackpot ranks as the third largest in U.S. history. Friday’s […] The post Billionaire Dreams: MegaMillions reaches $1.55 billion; 4 in NC win $10,000 appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Mocksville ‘smoke testing’ sewer system this week
The Town of Mocksville will be conducting leak tests in the sanitary sewer system this week by blowing smoke into the pipes. The smoke used will reveal sources of sewer odors in the system as well as places where storm and other surface waters are entering the sewer system, said Town Manager Ken Gamble. A […] The post Mocksville ‘smoke testing’ sewer system this week appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
No billion dollar winner, but NC MegaMillion ticket gets $1 million, 4 get $10,000
Players can have fun on Friday going for a $1.25 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fourth largest in Mega Millions history and sixth largest in U.S. history. A winner on Friday could choose the $1.25 billion as an annuity or claim a lump sum amount of $625.3 million. The Mega Millions jackpot already has been […] The post No billion dollar winner, but NC MegaMillion ticket gets $1 million, 4 get $10,000 appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Give Me Just a Little More Time: Chairmen of the Board here Saturday
Give me, just a little more time. Well, the time is here. The Chairmen of the Board will perform a free concert Saturday at Davie Community Park on Rollingwood Drive off US 601 S. in Mocksville. The night starts at 7:30 when locals The Band Tess takes the stage with its version of Motown, beach […] The post Give Me Just a Little More Time: Chairmen of the Board here Saturday appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
What you need to know: Schools adopt ‘clear bag’ policy for events
Davie County Schools has adopted a clear bag only policy for all middle and high school athletic and large assembly events. “This is not a new concept to most of our families, since other districts require clear bags as well,” said Jeff Wallace, Davie Schools superintendent. “We know this added measure of clear bags will […] The post What you need to know: Schools adopt ‘clear bag’ policy for events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
The DC Flea: Market gaining popularity
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Every first and third Saturday, the Masonic Picnic Grounds in Mocksville turns into a makeshift family reunion. It’s also a flea market. As the flea market nears the end of its first year, organizers are proud of what it has become and are working to get the word out to […] The post The DC Flea: Market gaining popularity appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
School board changing agenda policy
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Jill Wilson couldn’t believe what she had just read. As attorney for the Davie Board of Education, she was studying the agenda policy for board meetings. The public can bring up any item for the agenda. What’s worse, there were no limitations. The item could have nothing to do with […] The post School board changing agenda policy appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Farmington Road closing at I-40 next week
Farmington Road will be closed from Monday-Friday next week for construction of the traffic circle at the westbound side of I-40. Motorists will not be able to cross the bridge at either end or access I-40 west from Farmington Road or exit off of I-40 West onto Farmington Road. Business and offices on either end […] The post Farmington Road closing at I-40 next week appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Quack, quack: Bullhole festival and rubber duck race Saturday
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group The Great Bullhole Rubber Duck Race & Family Festival is Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. What’s small, yellow, and floats? You guessed it. It’s a rubber ducky floating down the South Yadkin River. Hundreds of rubber ducks will take a plunge into the river near […] The post Quack, quack: Bullhole festival and rubber duck race Saturday appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Sheriff’s Office The following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Office reports. July 29: noise complaint, Glenview Lane, Mocksville; custody issue, domestic disturbance, Cook Trail, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Hank Lesser Road, Mocksville; harassment, Daniel Road, Mocksville; disturbance, Madison Road, Mocksville; disturbance, US 601 N., Mocksville; harassment, Foster Dairy Road, Mocksville; disturbance, Excalibur Lane, Mcoksville; burglary, Kinder […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Seth Jones a top optometry graduate
Seth Jones of Mocksville was among 133 students awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Jones graduated with honors and was the co-valedictorian. He was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa for exceptional academics. Jones earned the National Board of Examiners in Optometry Part I and Part II awards, […] The post Seth Jones a top optometry graduate appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
2 arrested for stealing catalytic converters
Two Davie men were arrested last week, caught trying to steal catalytic converters from vehicles parked behind the Brock center in Mocksville. Davie Sheriff’s deputies were called at 10:30 p.m. after a 911 caller said someone was going under YVEDDI vans with a flashlight. Deputies found: Nathan Ray Vernon, 32, of Midway St., Cooleemee; and […] The post 2 arrested for stealing catalytic converters appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Unlimited opportunities: Davie native helping break barriers; earns law degree in US Navy
By Rick Burke Navy Office of Community Outreach MAYPORT, Fla. – Lt. Taylor Randall, a native of Mocksville, serves aboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Mayport here. Randall, a 2008 graduate of Davie County High School, joined the Navy more than nine years ago. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011 […] The post Unlimited opportunities: Davie native helping break barriers; earns law degree in US Navy appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Avgol breaks ground on $100 million investment; 52 jobs expected
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group Global manufacturer Avgol has taken a significant step towards meeting the growing domestic demand for its ultra-lightweight nonwoven fabrics by breaking ground on a 63,000 square-foot expansion at its Davie facility. The $100 million investment will include a state-of-the-art sixth multibeam spunlaid production line and a laminate […] The post Avgol breaks ground on $100 million investment; 52 jobs expected appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Ignite Davie makes chosen career possible
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group Emma James has found a career close to home, thanks in part to Ignite Davie College Promise. Born and raised in Davie County, she graduated from Davie High in 2021, Davidson-Davie Community College through Ignite Davie in Spring 2022, and immediately went to work as a Dental […] The post Ignite Davie makes chosen career possible appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
14 indicted by grand jury
The following were indicted by the grand jury during the July 24 session of Davie Superior Court. – Gavyn Elyjah Alexander, possession of a firearm by a felon. – Anthony Bricolo, possession of heroin, driving while license revoked DWI revocation. – Kimberly Dawn Cass, first degree exploitation of a minor. – Andrew James Denton, habitual […] The post 14 indicted by grand jury appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Oooh boys, it’s hot: Follow Red Cross tips to stay safe
According to the National Weather Service, the majority of the U.S. will experience above-normal temperatures thorugh the weekend. This summer is being recorded as the hottest ever and nearly 80 million people are experiencing dangerously hot temperatures as a heatwave moves across the country. HEAT SAFETY TIPS The Red Cross offers steps you can take […] The post Oooh boys, it’s hot: Follow Red Cross tips to stay safe appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Only incumbents file in Mocksville; a race in Cooleemee; and a primary in Bermuda Run
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The filing is over for mayor and two council positions in each of Davie’s three towns – with Bermuda Run set to have its first primary. While no incumbents filed for re-election in Bermuda Run, five candidates – Rod Guthrie, Jeff Tedder, Dave Gilpin, Rae Nelson and Marty Wilson – […] The post Only incumbents file in Mocksville; a race in Cooleemee; and a primary in Bermuda Run appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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