June 10, 2013

From Davie County Farms to Your Supper Table ~ Another Option? “CSA”

Enjoy garden fresh produce all season long People with their own vegetable gardens understand the delicious “snap” and outstanding flavor of fresh picked produce. It’s called “Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – and it links local residents to local farmers, eliminating “the middleman” and increasing the benefits to both the farmer and your family.Subscribing to shares of a local CSA farm make it easy to treat your family to those fresh-picked flavors and wholesome nutrition of days gone by. There are two CSA farms right here in Davie County In a CSA program, a farmer grows food for a group of […]
June 7, 2013

Traveler Alert! Weather Postpones I-40 Construction – No Closure This Weekend

Wet weather this week has postponed the I-40 construction project and the road will remain open throughout this weekend.   A new concrete overlay is being placed on the riding surface of the I-40 bridge at the Forsyth/Davie County line at mile marker 181 approximately 1 mile west of the Harper Rd. interchange (Exit 182).  On weekends that the road construction occurs, a signed detour will run from the Harper Road exit to highway 158, then to highway 801, then back onto I-40 at Bermuda Run (see map). Alternate Route While traffic from the detour is manageable during non peak […]
June 5, 2013

Have Fun, Save Money & Live Longer ~ Davie County Farmer’s Markets Friday and Saturday

Peachtree Farmer’s Market is open from 4:00 until 8:00 every Friday evening.  It is located behind Bojangle’s in Bermuda Run on the corner of NC Highway 801 and Peachtree Lane.  Many local farmers bring their goods for sale, and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.  There are numerous choices at Peachtree, varying from homemade soaps to fresh local meat, and of course produce.  The Farmington Farmer’s Market is open from 8 am to 1 pm at the Farmington Community Center located at 1723 Farmington Road.  This farmer’s market provides locally grown produce, honey, jellies and local homemade items. Have fun […]
June 4, 2013

The Davie Family YMCA Keeps Families Moving, Learning and Growing All Summer

The Davie County YMCA – Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.    If you’re looking for a place that you know your child will love and be safe for before and after school care, the YMCA has you covered. They offer before and after school care for children in elementary school. The Davie Family Y also offers “Child Watching” a service for busy families; whether you’re trying to get in a quick work out or just need someone to watch your children for a few hours of free time. Younger kids aren’t the only ones […]
May 31, 2013

Traveler Alert! Weekend Construction Begins Tonight ~ Will Close I-40 Westbound for 3 Weekends

Beginning at 8 PM tonight, May 31st, 2013 all lanes of westbound I-40 at the Yadkin River bridge will be closed weekends to place a new concrete overlay on the bridge surface. A new concrete overlay will be placed on the riding surface of the bridge. The bridge is at the Forsyth/Davie County line at mile marker 181 approximately 1 mile west of the Harper Rd. interchange (Exit 182).  A signed detour will run from the Harper Road exit to highway 158, then to highway 801, then back onto I-40 at Bermuda Run (see map). Closure Schedule – Weather Permitting  […]
May 29, 2013

Remembering Josh Rominger ~ Josh’s Jog 5k for ACS Saturday, June 1st

Josh’s Jog is a 5k jog/run in Mocksville this Saturday, June 1st, 2013. The second annual fund raiser for the American Cancer Society will take place in honor of Josh Rominger, a senior at Davie County High School who passed away on April 10th, 2013 after a battle with cancer. This “jog” is fit for EVERYONE! At 9:00 am, those who would like to compete in the “true and competitive” 5k race will begin. Following the racers, at approximately 9:05 am, the rest of the participants will begin. Feel free to walk, jog, run, or even bring your friendly dog […]
May 28, 2013

“Businesses Can Lower Their Costs and Prosper in Davie County!”

“Inc. Magazine” identified Hollingsworth Capital Partners as the 12th fastest growing company in America and the Hollingsworth Companies continue to invest in Davie County. If you drive by the SouthPoint Business Park during business hours and see the traffic flowing into and out of SouthPoint, you can appreciate the number of Davie County jobs that have been created there.  And the level of investment is not slowing down! “Companies from larger cities and other regions are attracted by our pro-business government, labor-rich environment and proximity to several interstates.  Davie County is a place where businesses can lower their costs and […]
May 24, 2013

Boyles Furniture and Rugs ~ Grand Opening This Weekend!

A Grand Re-Opening of the longtime Boyles Furniture and Rugs location at 182 Farmington Rd., directly off of Interstate 40 in Mocksville is underway. The parking lot was packed with overflow parking on the lawn for the first night of the grand opening on Friday evening, May 23 with live music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments from Nobles.  The grand opening continues throughout this Memorial Day weekend. Bringing Furniture Jobs Back to NC Mark Bannon, President of the new Boyles Brand Holdings company says, “We’re hiring back the very people who lost their jobs when this industry faltered, we are helping […]
May 23, 2013

The Davie County Montage is Here!

The Davie County Montage is now available through the Davie County Chamber of Commerce and Collette Art and Framing.  The highly detailed pen and ink drawing tells the story of Davie County and commemorates our past and present architecture as well as the sites, people and history of Davie County.   The Montage also includes several businesses, churches and nonprofit organizations who signed up as sponsors for the project.   It is the eclectic mix of old and new and the artist’s interpretation of familiar images that gives the Montage its unique and compelling character While the signed and numbered originals are […]