November 19, 2012
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Update to Hurricane Relief Efforts Undertaken by Gesipa USA of Mocksville We have all seen the recent devastation from Superstorm Sandy and know that many people are faced with difficult challenges ahead of them. People are without basic everyday items and are still struggling to make it day to day. Many will remember that on November 2, the folks at Gesipa USA in Mocksville called their corporate offices in NJ to find out if everyone was okay. After the call was over, the team at Gesipa USA in Mocksville decided to organize a local storm relief drive to help provide […]
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November 14, 2012
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This year the historical Davie County Christmas ornament has a new look! In keeping with this year’s Hometown Christmas theme “Celebration of Trees”, the 22nd historical ornament is a pewter ornament which captures the significance of the oak trees that define the square in Historic Downtown Mocksville as well as our community way of life. This ornament was designed and dated by House of Morgan Pewter, owned and operated by Kent and Martha Morgan of Mount Airy, NC, whose pewter ornaments are featured and for purchase from Our State Magazine ©. Ornaments on sale beginning this weekend Ornaments will be […]
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November 12, 2012
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Join us for the America Recycles Day event at Junker’s Mill, 105 S Salisbury Street in historic downtown Mocksville this Thursday, November 15th from 11 am until 1 pm. The event is being sponsored by the Mocksville Woman’s Club and the town of Mocksville. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States. One day to inform and educate. One day to get our neighbors, friends and community leaders excited about what can be accomplished when we all work together. One day to make recycling […]
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November 9, 2012
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Come out to beautiful Sugar Valley Airport this Saturday in Davie County to meet and hear about the inspiring experiences of women who are contributing to aviation in a variety of ways—designing jets, serving in the military, flying helicopters, soloing around the world, breaking records, giving FAA check rides, and more. Sugar Valley Airport Presents “The Spirit of Aviation: Outstanding Women and Today’s Opportunities.” Bring your family and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding women in aviation and explore the many opportunities in aviation today all day on Saturday, November 10th. Special guest speakers will be presenting a wide range of […]
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November 8, 2012
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The advocacy center of Davie County will host a benefit concert this Friday evening, November 9th from 7 to 9:30 PM at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 321 Redland Road, Advance NC. Performing will be “Mel Jones and the Black and Blues Brothers” and “Second Chance Bluegrass.” While the event is free, a love offering will be taken up to support the Advocacy Center of Davie County. About the Advocacy Center of Davie County The Advocacy Center of Davie County was founded in 2004 through the generosity of Mr. Tom Bailey Woodruff. The Advocacy Center […]
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November 7, 2012
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The Davie County unemployment rate continued its downward creep in September, dropping from 8.1% in August to 7.5% in September 2012. This is the lowest unemployment rate in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. The 7.5% unemployment rate in Davie County is lower than the North Carolina rate of 8.9% and lower than the United State unemployment rate of 7.9%. The graph below shows the Davie County unemployment rate from January 2010 through September 2012. The September improvement is a continuation of an overall positive trend that stretches back over 2 years. Resources: North Carolina unemployment rate by county […]
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November 2, 2012
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Donations to help families ravaged by Hurricane Sandy will be accepted from companies and individuals across Davie County next week. A 53 foot tractor trailer will be placed in the Gesipa parking lot early next week to collect donations of items listed below from companies and individuals across Davie County. Relief collection begins Tuesday, November 6th through Friday, November 16th. We have been assured that this timing is sufficient to do a lot of good for folks that will need help for some time to come. When Karen Creason, office manager at Gesipa Fasteners in Mocksville called the NJ Gesipa […]
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October 31, 2012
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On Saturday, November 3, the Cooleemee Recreation Department will host a Chicken Stew at the Zachary House in Cooleemee. Walter Ferrell just keeps on cooking – perhaps he needs to open a local restaurant! Steaming hot, the fall Chicken Stew is becoming an annual event. Sponsored by the Cooleemee Recreation Department, there will be plenty of crackers, all you can eat stew and a drink for $5. Stew will be served beginning at 4:30 PM. Hot dogs will also be sold. It will be an afternoon of fun with a Cornhole Tournament at 1 pm and a Horseshoe Tournament at […]
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October 26, 2012
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Hometown Christmas Parade The 2012 Davie County Hometown Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 3 PM in historic downtown Mocksville. The parade theme for 2012 is a “Celebration of Trees.” – a theme that ties in well with traditional Christmas trees while recognizing the impact of the four majestic oaks on the historic Mocksville town square. The parade has traditionally been held on the first Saturday of December. The new timing allows for better coordination of holiday activities sponsored or presented by the town of Mocksville, the Davie County Chamber of Commerce, and the Historic Downtown […]
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