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Man shot wife, then turned gun on himself, sheriff says
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record A Mocksville man shot his wife, and then turned the gun on himself, according to the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of Cynthia Gobble and Greg Gobble were found late Friday morning in a wooded area off of Sheffield Road, just inside the Iredell County Line. Both were dead […] The post Man shot wife, then turned gun on himself, sheriff says appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Mocksville’s first ‘food and brews’ festival Saturday in downtown
By Jeanna White Word Master Media Group Mocksville’s first Food & Brews Street Festival is Saturday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on West Depot Street in downtown. Organizers at Mocksville natives, and are looking forward to bringing their festival to their hometown. Buzzed Viking Brewing, New Sarum Brewing Co., Royal Bliss Brewing Company, and Wise Man […] The post Mocksville’s first ‘food and brews’ festival Saturday in downtown appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Town actions mean more growth is coming
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record To say that Mocksville is growing quickly may be an understatement. Housing developments are under construction on two sides of town, and the town council last month approved a rezoning request that could add 75 new residences off Sain Road – more than a mile via roads from the current […] The post Town actions mean more growth is coming appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Foundation rolls out the red carpet for scholarship recipients
By Bridgette Dillard Marketing/Communications Davie Foundation Joy and excitement filled the air as the students, family members, board members and donors arrived at Triple J. Manor for the Davie Community Foundation Red Carpet Reception. It was first hosted in 2021 to provide scholars with the opportunity to be recognized for their selection as a scholarship […] The post Foundation rolls out the red carpet for scholarship recipients appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. May 25: Tiajhane Kenise Anderson, 23, of Ashville, driving while license revoked; Jessica Renee Strickland, 29, of Harrisburg, Va., possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of stolen vehicle. May 24: Steven Paul Potts, 34, of Watt St., Cooleemee, expired vehicle inspection, failure […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Virginia woman faces multiple charges
A Virginia woman faces multiple charges after she was arrested here Saturday. On May 25 at 4 p.m., Davie County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a gray Honda Accord that had been reported stolen from Salisbury. The driver was identified as Jessica Renee Strickland, 29, of Harrisburg, Va, She was charged with: felony possession of a stolen […] The post Virginia woman faces multiple charges appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Stolen license plate leads to arrest of Pa. man
A stolen license plate on a van in the Walmart parking lot in Mocksville last week led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man. On May 20 at approximately 10:06 a.m., Davie Sheriff’s deputies located a silver Ford Fusion parked at Walmart on Cooper Creek Drive in Mocksville. The driver was identified as Jason Edward […] The post Stolen license plate leads to arrest of Pa. man appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local Events
Fundraisers Saturday, June 1 Dulin Summer Market, Dulin Church, 897 Dulin Rd., Mocksville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors welcome, $20. BBQ fundraiser by the plate ($12) or pound ($20). Call Elizabeth Carter at 336-940-0684 or Becky Hendrix at 336-909-2586. Religion Saturday, June 8 SOT (Soul’d Out Trio), 6 p.m., First Baptist Cooleemee, 204 Marginal St. No […] The post Local Events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Green fentanyl confiscated in raid on Mocksville home
A Mocksville man was arrested for possession of green fentanyl and other narcotics after a raid on his Fonso Way residence on Thursday, May 23. Carlos Antwonne Redmon was arrested by members of the Davie County Sheriff’s Department after they suspected illegal narcotics after being called to the residence and obtained a search warrant, said […] The post Green fentanyl confiscated in raid on Mocksville home appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Mocksville woman wins $250,000 on lottery scratch off
Arianna Porter of Mocksville took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize. Porter bought her lucky 20X The Cash ticket from Farmington Road Shell on Farmington Road in Mocksville. She claimed her prize at lottery headquarters Monday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $178,751. For details on […] The post Mocksville woman wins $250,000 on lottery scratch off appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Pen pals connect the generations
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Zack Banks wasn’t sure what he was going to do with his life when he graduates from Davie County High School next month. Now, he’s seriously considering a career in the military, checking out the U.S. Air Force. All he needed was a little encouragement, and he got that from […] The post Pen pals connect the generations appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Bermuda Run OKs ‘in house’ contract for planning, zoning
By Jim Buice Enterprise Record BERMUDA RUN – While Manager Andrew Meadwell continues to put the finishing touches on the 2023-24 budget, members of the town council here moved forward with approval of a couple important contracts and other resolutions in last week’s meeting. In the first of two proposed action items, the council voted […] The post Bermuda Run OKs ‘in house’ contract for planning, zoning appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Cooleemee students learn about chores in 1934
By KC Smith Cooleemee Correspondent Stepping back to 1934 to learn daily chores of Cooleemee families was a fun morning for two first grade classes from Cooleemee Elementary. Getting their hands wet while scrubbing kitchen hand towels, rinsing and learning how to wring out the water seemed to be a lot of work but they […] The post Cooleemee students learn about chores in 1934 appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. May 18: Nicole Yvonne Milles, 37, of Singleton Road, Mocksville, assault; Alejandro Montano, 44, of Lexington, DWI. May 17: Roger Darell Swift, 48, of Clemmons, failure to appear in court; Rebecca Harrison, 18, of Whitney Road, Mocksville, underage alcohol consumption; Jesse Ary, 21, of […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Court, law enforcement officials let students know dangers of impaired driving
By Kat Woodruff-Carter The Weekly Talon On a gloomy May morning, Davie High students shuffle by grade level to the football stadium with no clue what they are walking into. As they make their way to the stands, they soon see ambulances, police cars, and a wrecked car on the track. Farther away from the […] The post Court, law enforcement officials let students know dangers of impaired driving appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Ashley continues support of school arts programs
Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) partnered with Davie County Schools in support of the annual Arts Smart Festival May 11 at Davie High School. Ashley has been ad supporter and partner of Davie County Schools Arts Smart for a decade with monetary donations to make the festival possible. With a focus on empowering students and fostering […] The post Ashley continues support of school arts programs appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Softball games to benefit burned children’s fund
Expect some serious fun for a good cause Saturday as first responders from Davie fire departments, EMS and law enforcement battle it out on the softball field. The action starts at 10 a.m. at the lower softball field at Rich Park in Mocksville, and will include activities for the family. All proceeds will go to […] The post Softball games to benefit burned children’s fund appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
County contracts for more public access to documents, meetings
Davie County has partnered with CivicPlus for agenda and meeting management select solution, also known as CivicClerk. Davie will use the software to streamline automation of its agenda and meeting minutes management and enable access by residents to public content. The software allows board members to participate in live meetings remotely. “The CivicPlus/CivicClerk platform will […] The post County contracts for more public access to documents, meetings appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local Events
Fundraisers Saturday, June 1 Dulin Summer Market, Dulin Church, 897 Dulin Rd., Mocksville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors welcome, $20. BBQ fundraiser by the plate ($12) or pound ($20). Call Elizabeth Carter at 336-940-0684 or Becky Hendrix at 336-909-2586. Religion Through May 29 KidZone, Mocks Church, Wednesday nights, 5:15-7:10. Dinner, games, music, Bible story. For preschool […] The post Local Events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Advance land rezoned for HVAC business
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record County commissioners approved the rezoning of three acres for an HVAC business off NC 801 in Advance last week after nearly four months of meetings. Commissioner Benita Finney cast the only vote against the rezoning of the property, near Sowers Lane. Brad Rye, the HVAC business owner, had requested the […] The post Advance land rezoned for HVAC business appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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