October 24, 2013

Peachtree Farmer’s Market Open Friday 3 PM to Dusk

Here’s another chance to buy fresh, local and healthy this week!  The Peachtree Farmers Market is open on Friday afternoons from 3 PM until dusk.  The Peachtree Farmer’s Market is located in the town of Bermuda Run at the intersection of Hwy 158 and 801 on the street behind Bojangles. Mocksville Farmer’s Market Going Strong The Mocksville Farmer’s Market on Wednesday had 20 producers participating and a parking lot full of folks buying up produce, breads, honey, mushrooms, pumpkins, apples, and more. A Fresh, Local and Healthy Bounty This writer went home with several bags of goodies including an assortment […]
October 22, 2013

Mocksville Farmer’s Market open Wednesday, October 23rd, 4-6 PM

The Mocksville Farmer’s Market is growing, adding eight new producers this week for even more fresh. healthy and local products this Wednesday from 4-6 pm. The Mocksville Farmer’s Market is in the Mocksville Town Hall Parking Lot located at 171 S. Clement St in Mocksville, just a block down W Depot street from the town square.  For more information call: 336-671-0553 or 336-753-6700. The following producers are among those who will be attending the market on Wednesday, October 30th. Harold Latham- Worm Compost Bill Miller – Sweet Potatoes Sharon Tally – Pumpkins, Peppers, Soap, Pottery, Jellies Callahan Farms – Mushrooms, […]
October 21, 2013

Hundreds of State and Local Leaders Honor NC Rep Julia Howard

The N.C. League of Municipalities (NCLM ) last week awarded Representative Julia Howard its Community Champion Award for her work on behalf of cities and towns. Representative Howard was on hand at the league’s annual conference in Hickory to accept the award. In addition to the hundreds of League officials in attendance at the conference, also present to see Rep. Howard accept her award were her former House colleague and current Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry, current N.C. Representative Andy Wells, former N.C. Representative and current Senior Advisor to the Office of the Secretary of the N.C. Department of Health & […]
October 17, 2013

“Thank You Wake Forest Baptist Health” ~ $120 Million Investment Brings 200 Jobs to Davie County

Davie Medical Center – Bermuda Run is open!  Thousands from Davie County and surrounding communities turned out on Saturday, October 13 for the Open House at Davie Medical Center – Bermuda Run hosted by Wake Forest Baptist Health. 1,547 Construction Employees Deliver 200 Davie County Jobs On Time and On Budget Davie Medical Center – Bermuda Run is located on an 88-acre site at the intersection of Interstate 40 and State Highway 801. Approximately 40 acres of the site, River Hill Commons, is designated for commercial development. Preliminary engineering at the site began in March 2012. Phase 1 of the […]
October 10, 2013

Four Oaks Festival and Free Concert This Saturday!

Historic Downtown Mocksville Welcomes You and Your Family! Visit historic downtown Mocksville for an entire day of family fun on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Relish the fall weather and stroll the quaint downtown area while enjoying a variety of activities throughout the day at the Four Oaks Festival. There will be activities from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. including “country” and “rock” music beginning at noon at the Junker’s Outdoor Theater which is located at 107 South Salisbury Street in Mocksville, NC. The children will be entertained by face painting, a rock climbing-wall, and lots more. Everyone will appreciate the […]
October 9, 2013

Welcome Gildan Activewear! ~ $112 Million Investment Bringing 290 New Manufacturing Jobs to Davie County

Governor Pat McCrory vivisted Davie County again yesterday to announce that Gildan Activewear, Inc. will expand its operstions in North Carolina creating 501 new jobs in North Carolina. Davie County has been selected by Gildan Activewear, Inc. for a $112 Million Dollar investment which will create 290 new manufacturing jobs in Davie County. Gildan, based in Montreal, Canada, has over 31,000 employees worldwide.  They are a leading supplier of quality branded basic family apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, socks and underwear.  Gildan Activewear sells its products under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands, including the Gildan®, Gold Toe® and Anvil® […]
October 7, 2013

Davie County Competing for $112 Million Investment & 290 New Manufacturing Jobs

Davie County is being considered by Gildan Activewear, Inc. for a $112 Million Dollar investment which would create 290 new manufacturing jobs here. Gildan, based in Montreal, Canada, has over 33,000 employees worldwide.  They are a leading supplier of quality branded basic family apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, socks and underwear.  Gildan Activewear sells its products under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands, including the Gildan®, Gold Toe® and Anvil® brands and brand extensions, as well as under  license agreements for the Under Armour® and New Balance® brands. The Company is also one of the largest suppliers of branded […]
October 2, 2013

iShopDavie… Do You?

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 […]
September 29, 2013

11th Annual Dine Out for Davie ~ Thursday, October 3rd

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 […]