Davie County Economic Development Commission Receives Land Donation from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
The Davie County Economic Development Commission (EDC) today announced that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company has donated approximately 360 acres of land in Davie County to the EDC. The land has a property tax value of $3.5 million. “R.J. Reynolds’ gift of this prime industrial site greatly enhances the Commission’s economic development opportunities and consequent job creation,” said Terry Bralley, president of the EDC. “This gift is especially important, given the present economic climate. This contribution represents what our EDC hopes will be a model for other substantial gifts of industrial sites. The EDC and all citizens of Davie County are sincerely ...
Site Selection Alert! Seneca Medical Chooses Davie County for New Distribution and Logistics Center
New Center Will Be Fully Operational by September 1st, 2011 Seneca Medical is expanding its operations into Davie County with the opening of their newest distribution center in the SouthPoint Business Park in Mocksville. The Ohio based company has leased a 72,480 square foot warehouse on 14 acres and plans to be fully operational by September 1, 2011. Seneca Medical Expansion Brings Dozens of New Jobs to Mocksville and Davie County Leveraging a continued successful relationship with Hollingsworth, owner and developer of the business park, Seneca chose this strategic location to better serve a growing base of healthcare customers in the Southeast region. ...
Davie County Schools Collaborate with Industry ~ Energize STEM Curriculum With Cutting Edge Science
STEM UPDATE: Davie County is bringing engaging curriculum with cutting edge science & real world relevance into Davie County's elementary, middle school, high school and early college classrooms! Four Davie County teachers have been named to the Class of 2012 Kenan Fellows. The Kenan Fellows Program energizes school curriculum and promotes teacher leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education by pairing selected teachers with industry mentors. 4 Davie County Teachers and Their Mentors Davie County High School teacher, Elizabeth Bustle will focus on “STEM and Lean Manufacturing” with mentors Jerry Lakey and Lewis Anderson from the Ingersoll Rand “manufacturing ...
Avgol Expansion Bringing 42 New Jobs to Mocksville!
Governor Perdue announced yesterday that Avgol, a leading manufacturer of ultra lightweight nonwoven fabrics, will expand its facility in Davie County. The company plans to create 42 jobs and invest $35 million during the next three years in Mocksville. The project was made possible in part by an $84,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. [caption id="attachment_2055" align="alignright" width="275" caption="NC Governor Bev Perdue and NC Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco"][/caption] “North Carolina is a world-leader in the nonwoven fabrics industry and these jobs are a win for North Carolina textile workers and Davie County,” said Gov. Perdue. “Creating ...
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Bringing World-Class Health Care to Davie County
Wake Forest Baptist will develop its Davie Campus on Hwy 801 at I-40 in two phases, starting with outpatient services and then building a hospital. “Davie County is an integral part of our vision for the medical center,” said Dr. John McConnell, CEO of Wake Forest Baptist. “We are excited to bring the unique services of Wake Forest Baptist in partnership with local physicians to provide world class health care services in Davie County.” Phase One ~ 175-250 Jobs Phase one includes a medical office building for physician offices and a three-story outpatient building with approximately 90,000 square feet. It will house emergency, ...
Nation’s Executives Rank North Carolina #1!
North Carolina has been ranked the number one business climate in the nation by Site Selection magazine, the nation’s premier publication for corporate executives on business location strategies! North Carolina Competitive Advantages Executives from some of the world's most respected companies identified the following competitive advantages North Carolina offers: ~ a wealth of talented and skilled labor, ~ outstanding custom training programs, ~ solid transportation infrastructure, ~ low cost of doing business, and ~ high quality of life. First Place Finish Underscores North Carolina Success! “All states face economic and budgetary challenges these days, but this ranking reminds us that there are significant success stories, too,” says Site Selection ...
South-Sourcing: The Southern Advantage!
I just finished reading a terrific book by Joe Hollingsworth, Jr. “The Southern Advantage.” With lots of facts and figures and anecdotes that bring them to life, the advantage of being located in the southern US is clearly demonstrated. Affordability and Economic Vitality The underlying economic fundamentals of the South have transformed the profitability of companies and entire industries that had the foresight to locate in the world’s 4th largest economy. Nissan, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and other foreign automakers clearly did their homework when deciding to locate their North American operations in the south. In the span of half a century the south has ...
Taste Award Winning Wines From Three Davie County Vineyards!
Davie County is home to three wonderful vineyards with a variety of award winning wines available to suit any taste. Spring and summer are a great time to experience the scenic beauty, enjoy tastings and take part in a variety of scheduled events. Event schedules for each vineyard are available on the vineyard web sites. A map of locations with driving directions are also included below. RayLen Vineyards & Winery 3577 Highway 158 Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 998-3100 http://www.raylenvineyards.com Monday-Saturday 11:00AM-6:00PM The first vines for RayLen Vineyards & Winery were planted in 1999 when Joe and Joyce Neely purchased the property. ...
Lee Jeans Consolidation Means More Jobs for Davie County
VF Corporation, a global apparel leader headquartered in Greensboro, NC selected Davie County as the single point of distribution for Lee Jeans to all US markets, increasing the volume of Lee Jeans shipped out of the Mocksville facility. This brought an additional 50 jobs to Davie County with the possibility of more jobs by year end. Currently there are 430 associates at the Lee Jeans distribution facility in Mocksville. As a result of this consolidation, every pair of Lee Jeans, from Maine to Florida, New York to Alaska is now shipped out of Mocksville to retailers throughout North America. “Davie County ...
“Businesses Can Lower Their Costs and Prosper in Davie County!”
Last year, "Inc. Magazine" identified Hollingsworth Capital Partners as the 12th fastest growing company in America and the Hollingsworth Companies continue to invest in Davie County. If you drive by the SouthPoint Business Park during business hours and see the traffic flowing into and out of SouthPoint, you can appreciate the number of Davie County jobs that have been created there. And the level of investment is not slowing down! "Companies from larger cities and other regions are attracted by our pro-business government, labor-rich environment and proximity to several interstates. Davie County is a place where businesses can lower their costs and ...
Visions of a Davie County Bio-Center
Scott Callison has a vision for creating a biotech incubation center in Davie County. The Davie County Bio-Center would accelerate the successful development of start-up and early-stage R&D driven companies active in the biotechnology and related life sciences sectors. STEM Education for students ~ As envisioned by Dr. Callison, The Davie County Bio-Center would provide real world science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for students from the Davie County High School, Early College and DCCC Community College programs. The STEM learning opportunities would include student lead research and development (R&D) projects addressing practical, real-world problems. Supported by scientists at the ...
Davie County STEM Education ~ Leading the Way!
Industry Partners Announced Joining the team in support of STEM education in Davie County are Ingersoll Rand, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and the North Carolina Center for Global Logistics. Precision manufacturing, health care and logistics are all engines of economic growth that will provide jobs and opportunities in Davie County as the North Carolina economy continues transitioning from furniture, textiles and tobacco to high tech. Davie County Schools have some very powerful partners when it comes to educating the workforce of tomorrow. As part of the Davie County Economic Development Update in Mocksville last week, Davie County ...
150 Attended the Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan Review
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, People, Top Stories on January 27, 2012
Over 150 Davie County citizens attended the public presentation of the draft comprehensive plan at the WinMock Barn “Granary” events center on January 24th! After introductions by Mayor Rethmeier, residents were briefed in detail on the draft comprehensive plan. Presentations included details on the goals, history and famework of the plan.
Videos from the meeting appear below and are also available on your Davie County YouTube Channel. Links to the comprehensive plan resources are provided after the following videos.
Public Presentation of Town of Bermuda Run Draft Comprehensive Plan ~ Part 1 of 2
Public Presentation of Town of Bermuda Run Draft Comprehensive Plan ~ Part 2 of 2
Additional Resources:
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan
Draft Comprehensive Plan Available for Download
Davie County Civic Forum ~ Tuesday, January 31st
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 27, 2012
The Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Project
Do you have ideas that could make Davie County a more sustainable place to work, live, and get around? Join the conversation during the Davie County civic forum at the Davie County Library from 4-6 PM on Monday, January 31st.
Community Activism and Involvement are Attributes of Sustainable Communities.
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an interactive small group activity and learn more about the overall project. The forum will give Davie County residents an opportunity to give input on the strengths and challenges of their own communities.
Cooperative Effort Funded by Regional Grant
The Piedmont Triad has been awarded $1.6 Million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a regional plan intended to build economic competitiveness by connecting housing with good jobs, quality schools and transportation.
Additional Resources:
Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Planning Project
Piedmont Voice
Public Input Meeting for Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan ~ 6:30 PM Tuesday, January 24
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 23, 2012
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan ~ Your Home, Your Town, Your Vision
You are encouraged to attend the public input meetings for the Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 24th at the WinMock Barn, Granary Building located at 173 East Kinderton Way, Bermuda Run.
This meeting provides citizens with an opportunity to impact the management of future growth and development opportunities. You may download a copy of the Draft Comprehensive Plan prior to the meeting.
In March and April 2011, the Planning Board reviewed background information reports covering the following:
• Geographic & Historic Context
• Economic, Demographic, & Housing Profile
• Land Use & Growth Management
• Transportation, Infrastructure, & Services
• Community Identity, Character, and Cultural & Historic Resources
• Open Space, Parks & Recreation
• Town Center
Town of Bermuda Run Public Input Meetings on your Davie County YouTube Channel
Comprehensive Long Range Plan to Guide Future Development
The Town of Bermuda Run is facing the challenge of dealing with future growth issues, development design, business success, and the cohesiveness of the Town and future development plans. Due to the various growth pressures, infrastructure constraints, desire for a Town Center, and opportunities for amenities, a need exists for the development of a comprehensive approach to long range planning for the Town.
Multi-Million Dollar Investments Drive Need for Long Range Plan
With the introduction of the Interstate 40 interchange improvements, additional commercial development, and pending plans for an event center and a medical facility, these pressures have become more evident.
In order to guide future development, land use decisions, and any future changes to the text of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, a multi-disciplinary team assembled by Benchmark has been selected to guide the Town in the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan. The Team includes Benchmark staff members and team members from Fuller Architecture and Miller Landscape Architecture. This well-rounded team will assist the Town in writing a Comprehensive Plan that embraces Bermuda Run’s sense of place, history and overall character.
Managing Growth Effectively is a Collaborative Team Effort
The Team will be working closely with the Town of Bermuda Run’s Planning Board, citizens, business community, elected officials, and others in establishing a Comprehensive Plan that sets forth a sound framework from which to manage and direct future growth within the Town and its extraterritorial jurisdiction area. Davie County residents are encouraged to attend this important public input meeting to ensure that the town’s comprehensive plan ~ “Your Home, Your Town, Your Vision.”
Additional Resources:
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan
Draft Comprehensive Plan Available for Download
Development Plans Finalized ~ Hundreds of New Jobs Coming to Davie County!
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan
7 Acre Site Adjacent to Medical Complex Offers Exceptional Visibility in High Growth Location!
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan on YouTube
Davie County Beekeepers to Host Beekeeping Course
Posted by admin in People, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 19, 2012
How to Get Started in Beekeeping
The Davie County Beekeepers will host the 7th annual beekeeping short course, “How to Get Started in Beekeeping” beginning 9 AM Saturday, January 28th, at the Davie County Library in Mocksville. The course consists of five Saturday classes at the library and ends with an “Apiary Day” at a local honey farm where participants will have the opportunity to observe and handle honey bees first hand.
Time for a New Hobby ~ Backyard Honey Bees!
There is nothing quite as sweet as honey from the beehives in your own back yard. Honey bees pollinate most of the food we eat and they help gardens produce a greater abundance of fruit and vegetables. The honey they produce is healthier then sugar and can dramatically reduce the impact of seasonal allergies. Raising honey bees is an easy, fun and rewarding hobby. Keeping a couple of hives in your own backyard requires very little effort compared to the benefits they pass on.
Davie County Beekeepers Association
The Davie County Beekeepers Association was founded in 1978 and is a group of friendly and knowledgeable folks who are always eager to help one another and to share their knowledge and experience. They meet at 6:30 PM on the second Monday of every month at the Davie County EMS Building located at 108 Dr. Slate Drive. They share a pot-luck meal periodically and host entertaining and informative speakers every month. Annual membership dues are only $15 for an individual or $30 for the entire family. Beekeeping is a wonderful family activity where everyone can be involved.
Enroll Today!
You may sign up for the introduction to beekeeping course by visiting the Davie County Beekeepers Association web site at http://www.daviebeekeepers.org or by contacting George Snyder, DCBA President at 336 492-2350. Cost for the course in only $25 or only $20 for DCBA members.
Additional Beekeeping Resources:
Davie County Beekeepers Association
North Carolina State Beekeeping Association
Eastern Apicultural Society, Inc
MId-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium
NCDA & CS Plant Industry Division, Apiary Services
NCSU Apiculture
Bee Source
Local Harvest
Woosley Farm
Peaceful Valley Honey
Brushy Mountain Bee Farm
Miller Bee Supply
Busy Bee Apiaries of NC
HondaJet Presentation in Davie County ~ 400 New Jobs Coming to North Carolina!
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, People, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 15, 2012
Davie County’s Sugar Valley Airport Hosted the HondaJet Presentation to an Enthusiastic Crowd
Nick Newby, Manager of Eastern US Sales for HondaJet was on hand at Sugar Valley Airport in Davie County on Saturday, January 14th to talk about HondaJet.
At Honda Aircraft’s World Headquarters campus in North Carolina, the birthplace of aviation, the company’s employees work in more than 500,000 square feet of state-of-the-art R&D, manufacturing and administration headquarter buildings to develop, produce, market and support the HondaJet with HondaJet dealers.
The challenging spirit upon which Mr. Soichiro Honda founded Honda Motors is still alive today as Honda Aircraft fulfills one of Honda’s long-standing dreams to advance human mobility skyward.
North Carolina: “First in Flight” and “The Power of Dreams”
This is an exciting time for HondaJet; even while the aircraft is still advancing through the final stages toward FAA certification, orders are coming in from around the world. This is an exciting time North Carolina; HondaJet aircraft are being designed and manufactured in our state.
This is also an exciting time for aviation; HondaJet is creating a jet aircraft that will set the standard for small business aviation for years to come. The Wright Brothers and HondaJet both share “The Power of Dreams” and aviation history continues to be made in North Carolina!
400 New HondaJet Jobs Coming to North Carolina… in Addition to 600+ Jobs Already Created
North Carolina is already home to HondaJet Research and Development, Design and Manufacturing for Honda aircraft and jet engines. Now Honda is also set to begin construction of a new $20 million, 80,000-square-foot maintenance repair and overhaul facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
The facility will become the fourth building for Honda at the airport and will serve as a key component of the company’s $80 million expansion that includes the addition of 419 jobs during the next five years. Honda currently employs more than 600 in Greensboro. Click here to apply for jobs at HondaJet!
Sugar Valley Airport Served as a Dramatic Backdrop for the HondaJet Presentation
The HondaJet presentation in Davie County was held in the “Blue Hangar” at Sugar Valley Airport on Saturday, January 14th. A large group of Davie County citizens attended the presentation along with friends and aircraft owners from Sugar Valley Airport. Several pilots from the across the Southeast also flew in to Sugar Valley Airport for the HondaJet presentation in Davie County.
Sugar Valley Airport has been undergoing a major upgrade and transformation over the last several years and it was a great location for the HondaJet presentation. Thank you Sugar Valley Airport and friends of Sugar Valley for being such terrific hosts!
Become Part of Aviation History! ~ The Sugar Valley Airport “Friendship Fire Circle”
One of the highlights of a Sugar Valley Airport tour was the “Friendship Fire Circle” which is nearing completion. The Fire Circle will be an actual fire ring that can be used by recreational flyers, scouts, churches, civic organizations and other groups during on-field camping, family or other activity. It is strategically located on the grounds of the airport, overlooking the lake and the setting sun.
Sugar Valley Airport hosts several free ground schools throughout the year for aspiring pilots and commemorative bricks surrounding the fire circle will help fund those ground schools and more at Sugar Valley Airport.
What Jon Wells, President of Honda Flying Club said about Sugar Valley Airport
“The first time I flew to the Sugar Valley Airport I knew we had found the right location for a beautiful getaway which embodies the growth and camaraderie of aviation, camping and recreational activities. The natural gathering around a fire circle is the true essence of the outdoors, and there is not a better way to enshrine our memories than to have them chiseled in stone.”
Click here to learn more about how you can sponsor a commemorative brick and build a lasting tribute to someone or something you love while helping continue the legacy of aviation in North Carolina, right here in Davie County.
Additional Resources:
Sugar Valley Airport
HondaJet
Application for HondaJet Jobs
Davie County Economic Development Commission
Davie Family YMCA ~ “Pay the Day” Membership Offer
Posted by admin in Things To Do, Top Stories on January 13, 2012
The YMCA of Davie County has launched the annual “Pay the Day” membership offer to help people get the new year started off right!
The Pay the Day program reduces the initial fee to join the Y to the dollar amount of the calendar day and continues through the end of January. Join on the 15th of January and pay a $15 joining fee, join on the 20th of January and pay a $20 joining fee, etc. through January 31st.
Benefits of membership inlude:
- Reduced rates for all programs
- FREE use of swimming pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub, racquetball courts, basketball court, elevated indoor walking track, weight rooms, fitness center and more
- FREE adult group exercise classes including Yoga, Spinning, Sculpting and Cardio
- FREE fitness orientation and evaluation, including a free wellness appointment which includes orientation and setup on weight equipment. FitLinxx, a technologically advanced computer network system that performs like a “Virtual Coach,” will also help you achieve your goals.
- FREE Water Aerobics classes
- FREE Child Watch services for Adult with Dependent and Household memberships
- Multiple volunteer opportunities
- Membership in our AWAY program. Membership is honored, three times per month, at most YMCAs across the country.
Membership at the Y provides access to a wide range of options to get active including a fully-equip Wellness Center, Group Exercise Classes, indoor swimming, and expert advice from certified, experienced trainers and special programs like Boot Camps. Membership at the Y also provides access to youth development and social responsibility programs.
Chris Brady, Executive Director
“The YMCA offers much more than the gym and cardio equipment. When you join the Y, you’re becoming part of a cause-driven nonprofit that works to make our community stronger through a shared commitment and belief in nurturing the potential of children and promoting healthier lifestyles for all,” said Chris Brady, Executive Director for the Davie Family YMCA. “This joining special makes it easy to start the year off right and even if you wait until the last day of the month, you’ll still save money. And you’ll get lots of positive change in return.”
The $1 joining fee special (through January 1 and the amount matches the date on the calendar through January 31) applies to all levels of membership ranging from teen to household with dependents.
For details on the different levels of membership at the Davie Family YMCA, please see Davie Family Y Membership page.
Davie County Honors Hundreds of Service Men and Women!
Posted by admin in People, Top Stories on January 12, 2012
Honoring Those Who Protect Our Freedom!
A “Tribute Tree” to honor and/or remember those who serve or have served to protect our freedom was located beside the Mocksville Police Department during the 2011 holiday season.
Entire Tree Filled with Flags!
For each $1 contribution, a United States flag was placed on the tree to represent a designated service person. The contributions were presented to the Davie County Veteran’s Administration for local veteran services.
The service men and women honored by Davie County residents and friends for the 2011 Tree of Honor are listed below. Feel free to send a link to this page to your friends and family members.
In Memory of Our Veterans |
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| Name | Service Branch | Given by: |
| Albert E. Thornton | US Army | Barbara Thornton |
| Arnold E. Coley | US Air Force | Linda Owings |
| Arthur Kenneth Howard | US Navy | Eric and Beth Howard |
| Bill Rogers | US Army | Phyllis Allen |
| Brooks G. Sink | US Navy | Betty Jean Bowens |
| Captain R Frank Everett | US Marine Corp | Elette and Mike Owen |
| Captain R Frank Everett | US Marine Corp | Elette and Mike Owen |
| Captain R Frank Everett | US Marine Corp | Elette and Mike Owen |
| Captain R Frank Everett | US Marine Corp | Elette and Mike Owen |
| Captain R Frank Everett | US Marine Corp | Elette and Mike Owen |
| Carl Fuss | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Carl Moore | US Navy | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Charles A McKenney Jr | US Army | Sally McKenney |
| Charles Peters | Army | Stuart & Beck Peters |
| Claude Ratledge | US Navy | Phyllis Allen |
| Clyde Rogers | US Army | Phyllis Allen |
| Deceased Vets of Center UMC | US Air Force | Linda Owings |
| Deceased Vets of Center UMC | US Army | Linda Owings |
| Deceased Vets of Center UMC | US Coast Guard | Linda Owings |
| Deceased Vets of Center UMC | US Marines | Linda Owings |
| Deceased Vets of Center UMC | US Navy | Linda Owings |
| Dennis Redmon | Sam & Nancy Redmon | |
| Earl Nippes | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Emmitt Scanlon | US Navy | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Everette Eckerd | US Army and US Navy | Margaret Eckerd |
| Everette Rogers | US Army | Phyllis Allen |
| Fred Mashburn | US Army | Chinera Latham |
| Fred P. Wooten | US Army | Christine Wooten Bralley |
| Fred P. Wooten | US Army | Agnes Wooten |
| Fred P. Wooten | US Army | Carol Wooten Holton |
| Fred P. Wooten | US Army | Carl and Lorene Wooten Dennis |
| Fred P. Wooten | US Army | Dr. Jim and Kay Wooten Wall |
| Fred P. Wooten | US Army | Grandchildren |
| Furman H. Waldrop | US Navy- WWII Korean | Barbara Waldrop |
| Furman H. Waldrop | US Navy- WWII Korean | Barbara Waldrop |
| Furman H. Waldrop | US Navy- WWII Korean | Barbara Waldrop |
| Furman H. Waldrop | US Navy- WWII Korean | Barbara Waldrop |
| Furman H. Waldrop | US Navy- WWII Korean | Barbara Waldrop |
| Gabe Mazie | US Army | Hetti Mazie |
| Gene Smith | US Air Force | DeWila Smith |
| George Mitchell | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| George W. Moore | US Air Force | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Gerald Lobb | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Gerald Riddle | US Marines | Ronnie and Susan Riddle |
| Gerald Riddle | US Marines | Ronnie and Susan Riddle |
| Gerald Vogler | US Marine Corp | Eric and Beth Howard |
| Glenn Morrow | US Army | Nan Naylor |
| Herbert Hill | US Army | Eric and Beth Howard |
| Howard Gill | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Howard Gregory | US Army | Phyllis Allen |
| Jack Boger | Chad Boger | |
| James P. Miller | US Army | Debra Miller Gregory |
| Jerry Ray Hamm | US Army | Wanda Hamm, wife |
| Jim Wall | US Air Force | Dr. and Mrs. Jim Wall |
| Jim Wall | US Air Force | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Joe Lobb | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| John Golloway | US Navy | Stella Golloway (wife) |
| John J. Schambach | US Army | Mark and Ann Schambach |
| John Toth | US Navy | Christine Welborn |
| Joseph H. Harpe | US Army | Margaret Jo Brock |
| Joseph H. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Joseph H. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Joseph H. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Joseph H. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Joseph H. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Joseph H. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| L.S. Bowden, Sr. | US Army | Nan Naylor |
| Lee Grant Smith | US Army | Jacob and Caleb Earnhardt |
| Lee Grant Smith | US Army | Larry and Kathy Harpe |
| Leo Cozart | US Air Force | Nan Naylor |
| Leo Cozart | US Air Force | Linda Sechrist |
| Lester Keller | US Army | Dorothy Keller |
| Lindsay Conrad Dwiggins | US Navy | Betty Jean Bowens |
| Marvin W. Johnson | US Army | Meta Johnson |
| Papaw Buck Jones | US Army | Payton Brown |
| Paul E. Sherrill | US Army | Linda S. Lagle and family |
| Paul Harris | US Army | Paulette Agha (daughter) |
| Paul Harris | US Army | Paulette Agha (daughter) |
| Ray Michael Farrell, Sr. | US Army | Sandy Farrell McFlenny |
| Ray Musselman | US Army – KIA | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Rayford C. Harris | US Army | Patty Tutterow |
| Rayford C. Harris | US Army | Claude Tutterow |
| Rayford C. Harris | US Army | Tony Renegar |
| Rayford C. Harris | US Army | Jake Renegar |
| Rayford C. Harris | US Army | Caroline Renegar |
| Raymond Starre | US Army | The Starre Family |
| Robert “Bob” Troutman | US Navy | Eva Mae Smith Troutman |
| Robert “Bob” Troutman | US Navy | Larry and Kathy Harpe |
| Roy Phelps | US Army | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| Rufus L. Brock | US Army | Margaret Jo Brock |
| S.C. Bartlott Jr. | US Navy | Ann B. Schambach |
| Sgt Frank Couch | US Air Force | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| Todd Bralley | US Army | Terry Bralley |
| Tom Drechsler | US Army | Paul and Ellen Drechsler |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| Wayne Gaither | US Army | Phyllis Allen |
| Willed Williams | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| William P. Blatt | US Air Force | Eric and Beth Howard |
In Honor of Our Veterans |
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| Name | Service Branch | Given by: |
| 1st Lieutenant Candice Naylor | US Air Force | Nan Naylor |
| 1st Lieutenant Candice Naylor | US Air Force | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| Albert Flis | US Navy | The Starre Family |
| All Vets of Center UMC | US Air Force | Linda Owings |
| All Vets of Center UMC | US Army | Linda Owings |
| All Vets of Center UMC | US Coast Guard | Linda Owings |
| All Vets of Center UMC | US Marines | Linda Owings |
| All Vets of Center UMC | US National Guard | Linda Owings |
| All Vets of Center UMC | US Navy | Linda Owings |
| Andrew Beck | US Navy | Nan Naylor |
| Andrew Beck | US Navy | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Andrew Warren | US Army | Nan Naylor |
| Andy House | US Navy | Kaye House |
| Arnold C. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Arnold C. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Arnold C. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Arnold C. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Arnold C. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Arnold C. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Arnold C. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Bill Page | US Air Force | Your Loving Wife – Deb Page |
| Bob Lagle | US Navy | Linda and children |
| Brian Caye | Army | Stuart & Becky Peters |
| Buck Benfield | Navy | Mildred Benfield |
| Capn. James Browning | US Army | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| Capn. James Browning | US Army | Alex and Beth Thompson |
| Capn. James Browning | US Army | Nan Naylor |
| Carl Humphrey | US Navy | Beth Humphrey |
| Carl Humphrey | US Navy | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Charlie Smith | US Army | Eileen Smith |
| Chris E. Coley | US Air Force | Linda Owings |
| Christopher Boardwine | US Marines | Judy Bailey |
| Christopher Veal | US Marines | The Starre Family |
| Curtis Evans | US Marines | Nancy Turner |
| Curtis Evans | US Marines | Nancy Turner |
| Curtis Evans | US Marines | Nancy Turner |
| Curtis Evans | US Marines | Nancy Turner |
| Curtis Evans | US Marines | Nancy Turner |
| Dan Rumple | US Marine Corp | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Dick Ward | US Air Force | Betty Ward |
| Douglas G. Beck | US Army | Betty Jean Bowens |
| Drill Sgt Harry Poore | US Army | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| Earle A. Jones | US Navy | Linda Owings |
| Eric Howard | US Marine Corp | Beth Howard |
| Erik Musselman | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Eugene F. Potts | US Army | Carolyn Potts |
| Eugene F. Potts | US Army | Carolyn Potts |
| Eugene F. Potts | US Army | Carolyn Potts |
| Eugene F. Potts | US Army | Carolyn Potts |
| Eugene F. Potts | US Army | Carolyn Potts |
| Frank Potts | US Navy | Carolyn Potts |
| Frank Potts | US Navy | Carolyn Potts |
| Frank Potts | US Navy | Carolyn Potts |
| Frank Potts | US Navy | Carolyn Potts |
| Frank Potts | US Navy | Carolyn Potts |
| George Burnett | US Army 82nd Airborne | Betty Ward |
| George Hathan Allen | US Army | Betty Jean Bowens |
| Glenn Mace | US Army | Linda Mace |
| Grady Trivette | US Army | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Gunnersmate Andrew Beck | US Navy | Alex and Beth Thompson |
| Jacob Waldrop | US Army | Ronnie and Susan Riddle |
| Jacob Waldrop | US Army | Ronnie and Susan Riddle |
| Jacob Waldrop | US Army | Ronnie and Susan Riddle |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Megan B. Sanders |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Carl and Lorene Dennis |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Henry Sanders |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Phillip and Christie Shore family |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Matt & Katie Hall |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Eddie and Tricia Spry family |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Jonathan and Ana Wall |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Claire Wall |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Jim and Kay Wall |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Carol Holton |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Agnes Wooten |
| Jake C. Sanders | US Coast Guard | Alex and Beth Thompson |
| James Harold Cassidy | Reserve/Med Evac Unit | Ken Cassidy |
| James J. Reilly | US Army | Pat Reilly |
| JC Cleary | US Army | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Jerry Ratledge | US Army | Phyllis Allen |
| Jim Latham | US Air Force | Judy Bailey |
| Joe Clark | US Marines | Judy Bailey |
| John Barber | USAAF | Ken and Anne White |
| John Barber | US Air Force | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| John Barber | US Air Force | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| John Benfield | Navy | Grandmother |
| John Bruening | US Navy | The Starre Family |
| John Waugh | US Air Force | Phyllis Allen |
| Johnny Benfield | Navy | Mildred Benfield |
| Karen D. Angell | US Air Force | Betty Jean Bowens |
| Kelsey Broadway | US Navy | Nan Naylor |
| Ken White | US Marine Corp | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Kenneth R. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Kenneth R. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Kenneth R. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Kenneth R. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Kenneth R. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Kenneth R. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Kenneth R. Harpe | US Army | S Jean Harpe |
| Kurt Musselman | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | JoAnn Mintz |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| Kyle Mastropasqua | US Marine Corp | Dave and Myra McGonigle |
| L.S. Bowden, Jr | US Air Force | Nan Naylor |
| Lash G. Sanford | US Air Force | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Lawrence Lee Mock, Sr. | US Army | Craig Mock |
| Leon Carter | US Navy | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Leslie Church | US Navy | |
| Matt Flis | US Army | The Starre Family |
| Michael Starre | US Navy | The Starre Family |
| Mike Mikulaninec | US Navy | Paulette Mikulaninec |
| Mike Mikulaninec | US Navy | Paulette Mikulaninec |
| Mike Pfaff | US Navy | Hetti Mazie |
| OSI Agent Todd Walter | US Air Force | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| Perce Musselman | US Army | Mary Lou Musselman |
| Perce Musselman | US Army | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Peter M. McDevitt | US Navy (SS) | |
| Ralph Bowden | US Army | Nan Naylor |
| Ralph Leonard | US Army | Lib Leonard |
| Richard Broadway | US Navy | Terry and Christine Bralley |
| Richard Lees | US Air Force | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| Robert M. Waller | US Army | Betty B. Beck |
| Robert Underwood | US Navy | Shirley Cagle |
| Rudy Flis | US Army | The Starre Family |
| Spec 4 Larry Phelps | US Army | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| SR Kelsey Broadway | US Navy | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| SR Kelsey Broadway | US Navy | Alex and Beth Thompson |
| Staff Sgt Ryan Meister | US Army | Ricky and Judy Naylor |
| Steven Sovizral | US Army | The Starre Family |
| Thomas E. Vogler | Navy (Seabees) | Lynne V. O’Neal |
| Tilden Madison Angell | US Air Force | Betty Jean Bowens |
| Tony Flis | US Army | The Starre Family |
| Travis Hiers | US Coast Guard | Paulette Agha |
| Truxton Musselman | US Army | Perce & Mary Lou Musselman |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| US Veterans | All Military Branches | Mocksville Woman’s Club Members |
| Vann Jones | US Air Force | Bob and Linda Lagle |
| Veteran Soldier | US Navy | Jocelyne Harrisson |
| Veteran Soldiers of First Baptist Church | All Military Branches | Linda Sechrist |
| Veteran Soldiers of First Baptist Church | All Military Branches | Linda Sechrist |
| William H. Benson | US Navy | Dorothy Keller |
| William Page (Paw Paw) | US Army | Bill & Deb Page |
| X. Clay Hunter | US Army | Janice and Dara Leigh |
| X. Clay Hunter | US Army | Janice and Dara Leigh |
This story was originally published at www.mocksvillenc.org
Mocksville Davie Parks and Recreation ~ Staying in Shape Made Easy… and Fun!
Posted by admin in People, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 10, 2012
The Mocksville/Davie Parks & Recreation Department provides a comprehensive recreation program for people of all ages in Davie County with athletic programs for children and adults, a variety of classes, camps, community events, and activities for seniors.
Programs & Special Events
The Davie Park & Rec Department coordinates the Davie County Senior Games, Special Olympics and the Davie Youth Council. Special events are the July 4th Celebration at Rich Park. The Daddy/ Daughter Dance, The Easter Egg Hunt, Big Sweep, South Yadkin Canoe Race, Summer Horse Camp and a Senior Walking program.
SPORTS PROGRAMS
Softball, T-Ball, Peewee and Little Sluggers ~ Ages 4-9 with sign ups in February and games starting in April. $50 fee includes shirt and baseball hat. This is also a great opportunity for adult and youth volunteers.
Girls Volleyball ~ 3rd through 8th graders can sign up in February to participate in one of the fastest growing and popular girls’ team sport! Cost: $50.
Special Olympics ~ Volunteers of all ages are always welcome and needed for Special Olympics. Winter sports include Equestrian, Cheerleading and Basketball. Please support the Special Olympics programs be attending the Port-A-Pit in February. For details and more information, please contact Katie at 336 753-6745.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Daddy/Daughter Dance ~ Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd. The theme for 2012 is a Luau! Cost is $40 for Dad & Daughter and $10 for each additional daughter. Register early to get your choice of nights as space is limited for this popular annual event!
Davie Youth Council ~ Open to all teens in the 9th through 12th grades. The Davie Youth Council provides youth with opportunities for volunteer and community service, fun and friendships. Join the DYC and make a difference while making new friends. Please contact Sandra at 336 751-2325 for more information.
KIDFEST Celebration ~ Open to families with children from pre-school through 5th grade. This annual day-long event will be held on April 28th at the Brock Gym and Masonic Picnic Grounds from 10 AM until 2 PM.
CLASSES
Davie Metro Tae Kwon Do ~ Kids and adult classes offered. Classes meet at the Brock Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kids classes are from 6:00 – 6:45 PM, adult classes from 6:50 – 7:35 PM. Cost is $35 per month. For more information please contact Gary Keeble at daviemetrotkd@aol.com or 336 391-4538.
ZUMBA ~ Classes meet Tuesday nights, 7:00 PM at the Brock Gym. Think you can’t dance? Then come out and just have fun! $4 per class with no additional membership fees. For more information, please call 336 692-4839
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Silver Striders ~ The Brock Gym is available for walking from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
Senior Games ~ Open to all from age 55 or better. Be active and have fun playing softball, basketball, badminton, horseshoes, Bocce and more. Local games are in April. For more information contact the Rec Department at 336 751-2325.
Good Times Square Dance Club ~ Meets at the Farmington Community Center on Mondays at 7:00 PM. Cost is $5 per month. Volunteer and community service opportunities are available. For more information please call 336 998-3837.
Shelters ~ Shelters are available at Rich Park, the Masonic Picnic Grounds and at RiverPark in Cooleemee. For reservations, please call the Rec Department at 336 751-2325.
About the Mocksville Davie Recreation Department
The Recreation Department is located at the Brock Center, 644 North Main Street in Mocksville. They can be reached by telephone at 336 751-2325 or via email at recdepartment@mocksvillenc.gov .
Stay Informed
Join the Recreation Department email list and stay up to date on all of the Davie Parks and Recreation events and activities by sending your email address to recdepartment@mocksvillenc.gov
Additional Resources:
Town of Mocksville, NC
Mocksville/Davie Parks & Recreation Department
Davie County Web Portal
Davie County Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar
Mocksville Davie Parks & Recreation Picture Slide Show
Need Help with New Year’s Resolutions? Get in Shape With the Mocksville/Davie Parks and Recreation Department!
Posted by admin in People, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 6, 2012
Getting in shape has never been easier… or more fun!
The Mocksville/Davie Parks & Recreation Department provides a comprehensive recreation program for people of all ages in Davie County with athletic programs for children and adults, a variety of classes, camps, community events, and activities for seniors.
Programs & Special Events
The Davie Park & Rec Department coordinates the Davie County Senior Games, Special Olympics and the Davie Youth Council. Special events are the July 4th Celebration at Rich Park. The Daddy/ Daughter Dance, The Easter Egg Hunt, Big Sweep, South Yadkin Canoe Race, Summer Horse Camp and a Senior Walking program.
SPORTS PROGRAMS
Softball, T-Ball, Peewee and Little Sluggers ~ Ages 4-9 with sign ups in February and games starting in April. $50 fee includes shirt and baseball hat. This is also a great opportunity for adult and youth volunteers.
Girls Volleyball ~ 3rd through 8th graders can sign up in February to participate in one of the fastest growing and popular girls’ team sport! Cost: $50.
Special Olympics ~ Volunteers of all ages are always welcome and needed for Special Olympics. Winter sports include Equestrian, Cheerleading and Basketball. Please support the Special Olympics programs be attending the Port-A-Pit in February. For details and more information, please contact Katie at 336 753-6745.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Daddy/Daughter Dance ~ Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd. The theme for 2012 is a Luau! Cost is $40 for Dad & Daughter and $10 for each additional daughter. Register early to get your choice of nights as space is limited for this popular annual event!
Davie Youth Council ~ Open to all teens in the 9th through 12th grades. The Davie Youth Council provides youth with opportunities for volunteer and community service, fun and friendships. Join the DYC and make a difference while making new friends. Please contact Sandra at 336 751-2325 for more information.
KIDFEST Celebration ~ Open to families with children from pre-school through 5th grade. This annual day-long event will be held on April 28th at the Brock Gym and Masonic Picnic Grounds from 10 AM until 2 PM.
CLASSES
Davie Metro Tae Kwon Do ~ Kids and adult classes offered. Classes meet at the Brock Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kids classes are from 6:00 – 6:45 PM, adult classes from 6:50 – 7:35 PM. Cost is $35 per month. For more information please contact Gary Keeble at daviemetrotkd@aol.com or 336 391-4538.
ZUMBA ~ Classes meet Tuesday nights, 7:00 PM at the Brock Gym. Think you can’t dance? Then come out and just have fun! $4 per class with no additional membership fees. For more information, please call 336 692-4839
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Silver Striders ~ The Brock Gym is available for walking from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
Senior Games ~ Open to all from age 55 or better. Be active and have fun playing softball, basketball, badminton, horseshoes, Bocce and more. Local games are in April. For more information contact the Rec Department at 336 751-2325.
Good Times Square Dance Club ~ Meets at the Farmington Community Center on Mondays at 7:00 PM. Cost is $5 per month. Volunteer and community service opportunities are available. For more information please call 336 998-3837.
Shelters ~ Shelters are available at Rich Park, the Masonic Picnic Grounds and at RiverPark in Cooleemee. For reservations, please call the Rec Department at 336 751-2325.
About the Mocksville Davie Recreation Department
The Recreation Department is located at the Brock Center, 644 North Main Street in Mocksville. They can be reached by telephone at 336 751-2325 or via email at recdepartment@mocksvillenc.gov .
Stay Informed
Join the Recreation Department email list and stay up to date on all of the Davie Parks and Recreation events and activities by sending your email address to recdepartment@mocksvillenc.gov
Additional Resources:
Town of Mocksville, NC
Mocksville/Davie Parks & Recreation Department
Davie County Web Portal
Davie County Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar
You Are Invited! HondaJet Presentation at Sugar Valley Airport in Davie County
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, NCSTEM, People, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 5, 2012
HondaJet ~ Designed and Built in North Carolina!
Mark Your Calendar ~ Saturday, January 14th!
Sugar Valley Airport, located near the very center of Davie County will be hosting a presentation by HondaJet on Saturday, January 14th. The event is free and open to the public.
Nick Newby, manager of eastern US sales for the new HondaJet in Greensboro will make a presentation about the new HondaJet aircraft and its impact on the economy of the area.
There will be coffee and snacks beginning at 9:00 AM with the HondaJet presentation from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
The HondaJet presentation will focus on the substantial impact on aviation of the HondaJet aircraft and the economic impact to the Piedmont Triad area and all of North Carolina.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
With a $120,000,000 investment in North Carolina, Honda has already hired 600 people and they will be hiring an additional 400 people! Aircraft are being manufactured in Greensboro with engines built in Burlington, North Carolina.
Please Let Sugar Valley Airport Know You Are Coming
In order to ensure enough coffee, snacks and seating, please let Sugar Valley airport know you will be attending and how many folks you will have with you. Sugar Valley Airport is located at 249 Gilbert Road, Mocksville, NC. They can be reached via email sent to aviation@sugarvalleyairport.org and via telephone at 336.998.3971.
Additional Resources:
HondaJet
Sugar Valley Airport
Davie County Economic Development Commission
Davie County Chamber of Commerce
Davie County Web portal
Get Involved ~ Davie County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be Broadcast Live Tonight
Posted by admin in People, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 3, 2012
It’s getting easier to be an involved citizen in Davie County, North Carolina. We have received an invitation to broadcast the Davie County Commissioners Meeting live. The Davie County, North Carolina Commissioners’ meeting will be broadcast live tonight, January 3rd beginning at 6:00 PM here on your Davie County Blog (click here or on the “Live Broadcast” tab at the top of the home page).
During 2011 we broadcasted a Davie County Commissioners “Town Hall” meeting, the Mocksville Christmas Parade and the Advance Christmas Parade. Video from those events can be viewed on your Davie County YouTube Channel. We look forward to broadcasting more live events during 2012.
This is our first foray into broadcasting from the Commissioners Meeting Room in the County Building in historic downtown Mocksville. While we have performed some pre-event testing, please be patient with us as we work through any unexpected technical difficulties this evening.
Additional Resources:
Davie County Web Portal
Davie County Board of Commissioners
2012 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule
Davie County “Live” Broadcasts
Davie County YouTube Channel
Davie County Students Raising Money & Awarding Grants
Posted by admin in Davie County Schools, People, Things To Do, Top Stories on December 30, 2011
Does your school club have a service project idea, but lack money to get it started? Are you involved in a church youth group that could use a grant to fund an outreach project? You may be eligible for funding from the S.U.R.F. Board Youth Grantmakers.
S.U.R.F. (Students Understanding Real Futures) Board Youth Grantmakers
The SURF Board Youth Grantmakers, organized under the Davie Community Foundation, are a group of 18 high school students who wish to better the lives of Davie County young people by raising money and awarding grants to support youth-led projects.
Projects selected for grant awards must:
• Address general issues that impact the youth of Davie County.
• Involve at least two youth in planning & carrying out the project.
• Have an adult ally (21 or older)
How to Apply for a Grant
Download the grant application or pick up an application from the Davie Community Foundation at 194 Wilkesboro Street in Mocksville.
Applications for grants must be completed and submitted to the Davie Community Foundation by Friday, January 27th, 2012. For more information, call 336-753-6903 or e-mail mcheek@daviefoundation.org.
Davie County Students are Making a Difference!
Young people in Davie County are giving back to their community using their time, talents, and treasures through SURF. Young people are also being helped in numerous ways through the projects that the SURF Board funds.
The board was created in 2005 when a group of young people from a variety of backgrounds came together to discuss a youth-led philanthropy movement.
Since then, the S.U.R.F. Board has made grants each year ranging from $250 to $1,500. All of the projects supported have been organized and carried out by young people. Last year, S.U.R.F. granted a total of $2,900 to support several projects including a clothing closet and soup kitchen led by the Cooleemee First Baptist Youth, a tutoring program at the Early College, and equipment for the Davie County Young Filmmakers. By awarding these grants, board members empower other youth to carry out their projects while learning about decision making, handling money, and working as a group along the way.
How to Help
To raise money for grantmaking, the S.U.R.F. Board hosts a fundraiser each year. This year the board is hosting its first ever Popsicle 5k Run on February 4th, 2012. All proceeds from the Popsicle 5k Run will support youth-led projects which benefit youth.
You can play a part in empowering young people by joining us on February 4th for the Popsicle 5k Run! To learn more about the run and the S.U.R.F. grants process, visit the website at www.daviefoundation.org/surf, e-mail mcheek@daviefoundation.org, or call 336-753-6903.
Resources:
Davie Community Foundation
S.U.R.F. Board
Grant Application
Popsicle 5K Run
Calling All Davie County Photographers ~ Enter the Davie County Arts Council Photo Contest
Posted by admin in Things To Do, Top Stories on December 22, 2011
Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, you are invited to participate in the Davie County Arts Council photo contest, celebrating the beauty and unique character of Davie County.
Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate. Photos may be submitted as prints, see contest rules for details.
Entries for the Contest must be received on either Tuesday, January 3rd 2012, between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm or on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 from Noon until 4:00 pm at the Davie County Arts Council.
Eligibility
Entrants must be at least 18 years of age. Photos may be submitted in either black and white or color, but must have been taken in Davie County within the last three years. The photo subject must be relevant to Looking at Davie County. Following is a list of suggested subjects:
- Davie County Landscapes
- Davie County Historical Sites
- Davie County Recreation
- Davie County Agriculture & Rural Life
- Davie County Towns and Communities
Submission Guidelines
Photo Formats Entries are to be submitted as an unframed but mounted photograph. Photos must be a minimum of 8″ x 10″ but no larger than 48″ x 48″. Please read the guidelines for submitting prints.
Judging
Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of Davie County. A panel of professional photographers will judge the entries.
Winners
Judges will select a first, second and third place winners. One or more honorable mention winners may be selected in categories at the discretion of the judging panel. First Place Award: $350 ~ Second Place Award: $225 ~ Third Place Award: $100
Winners will be notified during a reception held at the opening of an exhibit of all entries on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 in the Brock Performing Arts Center‘s Gallery from 5:30 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Additional Resources:
Official Contest Rules
Davie County Arts Council
Congratulations to RayLen Vineyards and Winery and Misty Creek Farm and Vineyards
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Things To Do, Top Stories, Vineyards on December 20, 2011
Congratulations ~ 2011 “Best of Show” Medal Awarded to RayLen Vineyards and Winery
RayLen Vineyards & Winery claimed the N.C. Winegrowers Cup (Best of Show) for the first time with its Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to this top award, RayLen also won awards for its Cabernet Franc, Carolinius, Shiraz, Merlot, Eagle’s Select, Category 5 and South Mountains Vineyard Chardonnay wines.
Misty Creek Farm and Vineyards Also Wins Several Awards
Another popular Davie County Winery, Misty Creek Farm and Vineyards won awards for its Merlot 2008, Misty Rose and Syrah 2008 wines.
The commercial competition was open to all North Carolina wineries and there were 444 entries for the 2011 Winegrowers Cup! Judges awarded 1 best of show, 28 double gold, 26 gold, 128 silver, and 161 bronze medals.
Award Winning Local Wines Make Great Christmas Gifts
Whether you prefer white or red, Merlot or Muscadine, Davie County’s wineries and vineyards will have the perfect pairing for your taste buds. Award winning local wines make great Christmas gifts and Davie County Wineries are wrapping up a terrific 2011 season. . Both RayLen and Misty Creek are open on Christmas Eve ~ visit their respective web sites for additional details on special hours and events for Christmas Eve!
Additional Resources:
RayLen Vineyards and Winery
Misty Creek Farm and Vineyards
Davie County EDC Provides Development Update to NC Department of Commerce
Posted by admin in Top Stories on December 15, 2011
The Davie County Economic Development Commission met with the North Carolina Department of Commerce at their offices in Raleigh in late November. The purpose of the meeting was to update the Department of Commerce on development activities in Davie County and to provide details on buildings and sites available for development in the county.
Davie County is home to top tier commercial buildings and sites that are shovel-ready for development. We have well-developed energy, utilities and transportation infrastructure in place, favorable climate and topography and we have an abundant supply of high-quality workers available.
Fast-Tracking Projects Reduces Development Costs
A knowledgeable and experience Davie County Economic Development Commission works closely with developers, providing single-source coordination with local and state government agencies to fast-track projects, keeping development costs down.
Partnership with North Carolina Department of Commerce
The partnership between Davie County and the North Carolina Department of Commerce has always been strong and positive and this meeting helped strengthened that partnership as we were able to express our appreciation personally to the Department of Commerce for their support and for all of their hard work on our behalf.
The Department of Commerce has helped Davie County attract, retain and grow industry in our community and they continue to play an important role in promoting Davie County by providing guidance and support with many economics development projects.
A slide show of highlights from the Davie County Economic Development presentation appears below.
Additional Resources:
Davie County Economic Development Commission
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Piedmont Triad Partnership
Join Davie County North Carolina on Google+
Economic Development App
Use your Android bar code reader to install the Davie County Economic Development Commission Android App on your Android phone. Apple iPhone/Ipad version coming soon!
