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100 Pints: Mocksville man’s first blood donation was made to get out of work
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Henry Bruce remembers that day in the U.S. Army many years ago. “A guy came around with a clipboard. He was looking for volunteers, and said you would get the rest of the day off.” Bruce didn’t even have to know the cause. His hand went immediately in the air […] The post 100 Pints: Mocksville man’s first blood donation was made to get out of work appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Ignite Davie looking for business partners
Now nationally recognized as an All-America County, Davie County provides impactful programs and opportunities for its young people. Those programs helped bring home this honor. Ignite Davie, A College Promise, is one of those programs and offers two years of college at Davidson Davie Community College at no cost to all Davie students. Since its […] The post Ignite Davie looking for business partners appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public health agency earns accreditation
Fifteen health departments were awarded reaccreditation status by the N.C. Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Board on May 19. Davie County Health and Human Services-Public Health Division was included in this group, but was also awarded the Reaccreditation with Honors designation. This designation was implemented for the first time in the Fall of 2017 to […] The post Public health agency earns accreditation appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Sheriff’s Office The following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Office reports. July 22: trespassing, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Wall St., Mocksville; suspicious activity, NC 801 S., Cooleemee; fraud, New Hampshire Court, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Buck Seaford Road, Mocksville; disturbance, Whetstone Drive, Mocksville; disturbance, Speer Road, Mocksville; harassment, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; suspicious activity, […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
2 juveniles caught, others flee after stolen car stopped
Two juveniles were detained, and others fled on foot after Davie Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a car on July 18 that had been reported stolen in Greensboro. Around 10:30 p.m., deputies initiated the traffic stop on a 2020 Honda Accord on Valley Road in Mocksville. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Greensboro. “Upon […] The post 2 juveniles caught, others flee after stolen car stopped appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
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 person. RSVP by text or call Bob Crotts by Aug. 26, 336-816-1900. Friday, Sept. 22 Davie High Class of 1973, 50th year reunion, The Farmhouse at Gemini Branch, […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Board of elections member take the oath
New members of the Davie County Board of Elections took the oath of office on Tuesday, July 18. Davie Clerk of Court Jason Lawrence swore in Gary A. LeBlanc, as chair, as well as members Faye C. Carter, Robert H. Raisbeck Jr., Luther B. Potts, and Ricky A. Jefferies. Each of North Carolina’s 100 […] The post Board of elections member take the oath appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Pinebrook gets new assistant principal
Shannon James is the new assistant principal at Pinebrook Elementary. James, a resident of Davie, brings 18 years of educational experience to Davie Schools. She served all of those years in Davidson County teaching first and third grades, as well as providing instructional coaching for fellow educators. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education […] The post Pinebrook gets new assistant principal appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Fresh is best: School cafeteria managers learn new recipes
Eight Davie school nutrition managers completed a culinary institute workshop through the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The three-day program, designed to help increase the availability of fresh and nutritious meals served to students in lunch rooms, taught the managers more than 200 recipes, along with interactive classroom and in-kitchen instruction. “Two things stood […] The post Fresh is best: School cafeteria managers learn new recipes appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Three Davie High students earn SkillsUSA national certification
Three from Davie High were among the career and technical students recognized for excellence at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta. More than 6,000 students competed. Students were invited to demonstrate technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills in 110 hands-on competitions including robotics, automotive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. Industry […] The post Three Davie High students earn SkillsUSA national certification appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Amazon? Rumors amuse local economic developer
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Terry Bralley has heard all of the rumors, too. Everything from Amazon to a Cookout. He finds them amusing. But the president of the Davie County Economic Development Commission knows the development of Tri-West Business Center on US 158 at Farmington Road is no joke. It’s another partnership where private […] The post Amazon? Rumors amuse local economic developer appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Saturday, July 22 Breakfast, Advance VFW Post 8719, Feed Mill Rd., 7-11 a.m. Donations. Biscuits, gravy, grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, eat in or take out. BBQ ribs, 2030 US 601 N., Mocksville (Union Chapel), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. by Greater Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist. Plates, $15; desserts, $3. Religion July 26-29 Cooleemee First Baptist Vacation […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Filing numbers low for town offices; it ends Friday at noon
An incumbent town board member has filed for reelection in Mocksville, two more for the Bermuda Run council, and as of Monday, no candidates have filed for office in Cooleemee. Justin Draughn was the first candidate to file in Mocksville, seeking his second term on the town board. The seat held by Rob Taylor, and […] The post Filing numbers low for town offices; it ends Friday at noon appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Two dollars and a dream: Lottery jackpots total $1.54 billion
Lottery players can have fun this week going for two jackpots that total $1.54 billion. Tonight’s (Tuesday) Powerball drawing offers the first big opportunity with a jackpot worth $900 million as an annuity or $465.1 million in cash. The jackpot represents the third largest in the game’s history and the seventh largest in U.S. history. […] The post Two dollars and a dream: Lottery jackpots total $1.54 billion appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Detour: Wilkesboro St. roundabout taking longer than expected
Expect detours along Wilkesboro Street in Mocksville for at least two more months. CBL, contractors with the N.C. Department of Transportation on the installation of a roundabout at the intersection with Yadkinville Road, Meroney Street and Mumford Drive, cited delays in replacing underground utility lines. The project was to be completed by the end of […] The post Detour: Wilkesboro St. roundabout taking longer than expected appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Sheriff’s Office The following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Office reports. July 15: suspicious activity, Brier Creek Road, Advance; suspicious activity, Boxwood Church Road, Mocksville; noise complaint, Rolling Hills Lane, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Main Church Road, Mocksville; larceny, Hillcrest Drive, Advance; domestic disturbance, Shadybrook Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Carolina St., Mocksville; harassment, Cross St., Cooleemee; […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Bermuda Run opens trail; postpones annexation/watershed hearing
By Jim Buice Enterprise Record BERMUDA RUN – A long journey came to the finish line last Tuesday with a walk through town celebrated by not one, but two ribbon cuttings along US 158 at the pedestrian bridge and then in front of the tunnel under I-40 to officially dedicate the Blue Heron Trail. Mayor […] The post Bermuda Run opens trail; postpones annexation/watershed hearing appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Best Photo: Mocksville man wins state contest
Davie County Arts Council’s Photo Club continues to be an active group of people who simply enjoy photography. They meet on the second Monday of each month at the Brock Performing Arts Center to share techniques and perspectives of how to achieve certain images. Recently, club chair Mark Weir won the 2022-2023 Invertebrates Category of […] The post Best Photo: Mocksville man wins state contest appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Vechicle registration problem leads to arrest for drugs
If you’re riding around with illegal narcotics, it may be best to be in a properly registered vehicle. A Salisbury woman found that out on July 11 when the car she was driving was stopped for an expired registration violation on US 601 South near Fairfield Road, Mocksville. Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman reports that deputies […] The post Vechicle registration problem leads to arrest for drugs appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie foundation hires first chief operations officer
Melinda Szeliga has been hired as the first chief operations officer for the Davie Community Foundation. Szeliga joined the team in May and jumped right in coordinating foundation responsibilities for the All-America City competition in Denver, Colo. “Hopefully you have heard by now that our team came back with a win,” said Jane Simpson, foundation […] The post Davie foundation hires first chief operations officer appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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