December 2, 2020
Free drive-thru testing for COVID-19 will continue through December at the Davie County Community Park and Smith Grove Community Center. Locations & Schedule Davie County Community Park, 151 Southwood Drive, Mocksville, NC Mondays: December 7, 14, and 21 9 AM – 6 PM Tuesdays: December 1, 8 ,15, 22, and 29 9 AM – 6 PM Wednesdays: December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 9 AM – 6 PM Testing will occur in the […]
December 1, 2020
Celebrate the holidays in charming historic downtown Mocksville! Come dine, shop, and play all through the season with your family and friends. There’s something for everyone so dress warm and come on down! Holiday Pop-Up Market – December 3 Let’s kick off the holiday season with a pop-up market! The fabulous farmers, producers, and crafters from the Mocksville Farmers Market will have their very best for your holiday shopping! Join us from 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Junker’s Mill Outdoor Theater, 105 S. Salisbury Street. Ice Sculptures in the Park & Treasures for Christmas – December 12 You will be […]
December 1, 2020
No one should go hungry. This year’s challenges have made the need for food donations greater than ever. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Davie County Center, is sponsoring a food drive through December 11th to benefit local food pantries. Drop Off Donations by December 11, 2020 There will be a collection box outside the front door of the extension office, located at 180 South Main Street in downtown Mocksville, beside the courthouse, for no-contact drop-offs. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m to 5 p.m, for large donations, just ring the doorbell for assistance. Items Needed Non-perishable food items suggested for donation […]
November 25, 2020
Seeking Nominations for E.C. Tatum Humanitarian Award & Business of the Year: Deadline Monday, November 30 The Davie County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2020 E.C. Tatum Humanitarian Award and the 2020 Business of the Year Award which will be presented The award will be presented at the State of Davie & Chamber Annual Meeting to be held in early Spring 2021 at WinMock at Kinderton. Do you know an unsung hero, someone who goes above and beyond to make our community a better place to live? Nominate them now for the 2020 E.C Tatum Humanitarian Award. […]
November 24, 2020
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and your local merchants are ready to help you find that perfect gift for all of the special people on your list! The Davie County Chamber of Commerce has created two initiatives to highlight Davie County’s unique shops, tantalizing restaurants, and delightful services and activities to encourage everyone to support your friends, neighbors, and community by shopping local. “Shopping where you live is like giving a present to your friends, neighbors, and even yourself,” said Chamber President Caroline Moser. “When we choose to purchase goods and services in the community where we live, […]
November 24, 2020
On Monday Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten face-covering requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and runs through 5 p.m. on Friday, December 11. The order extends Phase 3 capacity limits and safety requirements and adds a face-covering requirement to several additional settings including any public indoor space, even when maintaining six feet of distance; gyms even when exercising; all schools public and private; and all public or private transportation when traveling […]
November 20, 2020
The Davie County Board of Commissioners met on November 18, 2020, and named David Bone as the new county manager. Bone currently serves as county manager in Martin County, NC (population of 22,671), a position he has held since 2011. Bone has served a total of 18 years as a local government manager, having also served as the town manager in Wendell, Elizabethtown, and Chadbourn, NC. The County conducted an extensive search with the assistance of Developmental Associates to recruit and intensively screen applicants based on attributes desired by the county commissioners. Ultimately, the board of commissioners interviewed several finalists […]
November 18, 2020
North Carolina Introduces COVID-19 County Alert System: Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) have announced a new COVID-19 County Alert System to pinpoint counties with the highest levels of viral spread and to offer specific recommendations to bring numbers down. This system will provide information about how each county is faring and will help local leaders make decisions about actions to slow the virus’s spread. The map will be updated every four weeks. How To Read the Detailed Report You can read the report online or download […]
November 16, 2020
POSTPONED: Out of an abundance of caution and due to Davie County being a red tier community, our 2020 Outdoor Health Fair is postponed until further notice. While we understand that this is unfortunate news, the health of our team, members, and community is of utmost importance. OneBlood will be onsite from 9 am-1 pm fulfilling registrations and also accepting walk-ins. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Davie County Chamber of Commerce at (336) 751-3304. The Davie County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2020 Outdoor Health Fair on Friday, November 20th. This event, […]
November 15, 2020
Visitors to Mocksville often marvel at the magnificent old homes gracing Main Street and wish to know their history. Now visitors and locals alike can learn more about these stately structures by picking up a copy of the new Walking Tour of Downtown Mocksville guide created by the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. “Mocksville has such a rich history. We thought a walking tour brochure would be a terrific way to showcase our beautiful downtown homes and attract visitors to our area,” said Caroline Moser, president of the Chamber. “As people are taking the self-guided tour, we hope they will […]