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October 2, 2013
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From shopping, dining, gas tank fill-ups to landscaping, banking, doctor’s visits and more – spending our money where we live, pay taxes and send our children to school strengthens our local economy and our community! When we choose to purchase goods and services in the community where we live, pay taxes and send our children to school, we are investing in the well being of our community; creating more jobs, increasing revenues and creating a more prosperous place to live. When we open our wallets elsewhere – we’re improving someone else’s hometown, not ours. Simply put – it matters where […]
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September 29, 2013
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Help people in Davie County by simply dining out! You can help people in Davie County by simply dining out this week! The restaurants listed below are giving back to Davie County by participating in “Dine Out for Davie” and donating a portion of sales on this day to the Davie County United Way. Start your day with a yummy breakfast treat, then visit one of your neighborhood restaurants for lunch…and finally, go home and grab the family for a delicious dinner at a participating restaurant. Be on the lookout for the “Dine Out for Davie” restaurants near you (see […]
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September 27, 2013
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The 22nd Annual Textile Heritage Festival will be held this year on Saturday, September 28th from 10 am to 4 pm on the Historic Zachary House grounds on Church Street in Cooleemee. What happens when a person gets amnesia? If it’s bad enough, that person loses their identity. That’s because, in many ways, we are the sum total of our memories. That also holds true for communities. Memories of Cooleemee and its hard working people are revived each year by holding a reunion to cement hometown identity and revive the stories that will be passed down to future generations. Live […]
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September 26, 2013
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Dr. Ben Carson – renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, storyteller, and author – will be the centerpiece of the DCCC 50th anniversary celebration in Davie County as they celebrate 50 years of educating and empowering students. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, Dr. Carson will be speaking on “Pursuing Excellence, for Healthcare, Education, and our Future” at WinMock at Kinderton in the town of Bermuda Run. DCCC and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are co-hosting his visit. Success Dr. Carson on Success: “Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them. And if you look […]
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September 16, 2013
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$4.9 Million Investment Creates 85 New Manufaturing Jobs in Davie County Pro Refrigeration is investing $4.9 million to create 85 new manufacturing jobs in Davie County, NC. On Tuesday September 10, 2013, Pro Refrigeration held an open house at their east coast headquarters and manufacturing center in Mocksville, North Carolina. Speakers included Pro Refrigeration CEO, Jim Vandergiessen, Jr., North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, Pro Refrigeration President, Jim Vendergiessen, Sr. and Terry Bralley, president of the Davie County Economic Development Commission. Davie County Site Selection Win Ends Year Long Search Pro Refrigeration designs, manufactures, and distributes state-of-the-art refrigeration systems for the […]
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September 12, 2013
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Since 1975 the Davie Arts Council has been “Connecting People to the Arts” throughout Davie County and the surrounding areas. The Davie Arts Council is known for its community outreach programs and arts education. The council schedules art exhibits and performance events at the Brock Performing Arts Center throughout the year. The 2013-2014 Season will “kick off” on September 21, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. with a glittering performance by “Supreme”, singer, Mary Wilson. Her smooth vocals will dazzle, and her classic selection of songs will evoke fond memories of the “The Supremes” the Motown singing group, of which she was […]
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September 9, 2013
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A Community Prayer Breakfast and Patriotic Picnic at WinMock at Kinderton will allow Davie County and the surrounding areas to remember 9-11, and honor those who currently serve as our local communities’ “first responders”. As the anniversary of September 11th approaches, citizens all over the United States will take time to remember the pain and loss of innocent loved ones on that fateful day. But we will also recall the extraordinary sacrifice and bravery of the rescuers and first responders, and we will be grateful for a country where we continue to be free to gather as a community and […]
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August 26, 2013
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The Davie County Chamber of Commerce will host its 16th annual Pro Scramble Golf Tournament Monday, September 9th at Oak Valley Golf Club. Professional golfers serve as captains of the teams consisting of five amateur players. A shotgun start at noon gets the day started with a post-tournament cookout and awards ceremony to celebrate the winning teams. The tournament is the Chamber’s key annual fundraiser and proceeds are designated for furthering the Chamber’s mission to develop business initiatives and support economic development and community projects throughout the year. “The tournament is an excellent platform for our thriving business community and […]
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August 22, 2013
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The DCCC community and special guests gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the start of a new school year and to name the college’s Conference Center for DCCC’s third president, Dr. Mary E. Rittling. The surprise announcement provided a more formal name for the building that was erected under Rittling’s leadership in 2009. Wednesday’s festivities were among the many poignant events that have taken place this year to mark DCCC’s 50th Anniversary. “It’s my greatest honor to announce that our Conference Center, a building that has become a hallmark of DCCC’s community spirit, shall from this day forward reflect the tireless […]
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