October 28, 2013

Another Davie County Business is Expanding – Trailers of the East Coast

Thanks to a loyal customer base, business is growing at Trailers of the East Coast and they are expanding to better meet customers’ needs.  Trailers of the East Coast is adding 80,000 square feet (2 acres) to their location adjacent to Interstate 40 in Mocksville, NC bringing the total space to 10 acres. Expanding for a better shopping experience Trailers of the East Coast stocks hundreds of dump and utility trailers, horse and stock trailers, open and enclosed cargo trailers, car haulers, toy haulers, vending trailers, trucks and motor homes.  This additional space will help improve the positioning and display […]
October 25, 2013

Experience the Thrill of Flight for Free at Sugar Valley Airport ~ Saturday, October 26th!

The Aviation Center of Sugar Valley Airport, is hosting the annual “Spirit of Aviation: The Next Generation” Fly-in, on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Arrivals will begin at 8:00 a.m. and there will be activities from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., so come early and you won’t miss a thing. Pilots can earn “WINGS” credits There will be engaging activities to entertain and educate both kids and adults. There will be activities for pilots seeking to earn WINGS credits; Mayday 101 taught by Robert Sutherlin and Air Traffic Control will teach more about what happens in the tower. Those who are […]
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 […]