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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.
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.
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