December 1, 2020

Davie County Cooperative Extension Office Sponsors Community Food Drive

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 20, 2020

David Bone Named Davie County Manager

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

Davie County in the Red Zone for Community Spread

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

Davie Chamber Hosts 2020 Outdoor Health Fair

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 5, 2020

Davie County Public Library Resumes Regular Business Hours

Good news book lovers, the Davie County Public Library has resumed normal business hours at both the Mocksville and Cooleemee locations!  The Mocksville branch is open: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Mockville branch is located at 371 N. Main St. Mocksville and can be reached at (336) 753-6030.  The Cooleemee Branch is open: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and is closed for lunch each day from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The Cooleemee Branch is located […]
October 6, 2020
Davie County Recreation and Parks is offering a safe and family-fun way for you to celebrate Halloween this year. From October 24th-29th, there are time slots for you to carve or paint a pumpkin at the Davie County Community Park. Then on October 31st you can come back to see your pumpkins lighting the way on Jack-O-Lantern Trail.

Davie County Fall Fun

Update from Davie County Government DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. – Davie County Recreation and Parks is offering a safe and family-fun way for you to celebrate Halloween this year. From October 24th-29th, there are time slots for you to carve or paint a pumpkin at the Davie County Community Park. Then on October 31st you can come back to see your pumpkins lighting the way on Jack-O-Lantern Trail.  The Davie County Recreation and Parks team is also looking for volunteers for the pumpkin carving and Jack-O-Lantern trail events. You can help our community celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun way […]
October 5, 2020
Davie County Chamber of Commerce will host an outdoor job fair at the Chamber on Friday, October 9th, from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm. Job seekers can meet with local industries and may secure jobs on the day of the event.

Davie County Outdoor Job Fair

Don’t Miss the Outdoor Job Fair This Friday! The Davie County Chamber of Commerce will host an outdoor job fair at the Chamber on Friday, October 9th, from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm. Job seekers can meet with local industries and may secure jobs on the day of the event. “Employers are looking for committed team members, and we want to help bridge the gap,” said Caroline Moser, president of the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. “Normally, we co-host hiring events at DCCC, but given our current circumstances with the pandemic, we decided to be creative and take the event […]
October 1, 2020

Ingersoll Rand Continues Investing In And Empowering Employees

Ingersoll Rand Awards $150 Million Equity Grant to Global Workforce; Grant Value Equal to 20% of An Employee’s Annual Base Cash Compensation* Granting Ownership to all Employees Highlights Company Purpose “ Lean on Us to Help You Make Life Better ” and Core Value of “We Think and Act Like Owners” DAVIDSON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, celebrated its $150 million equity grant to nearly 16,000 employees worldwide with a virtual ringing of The Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). “This is a $150 million […]
September 3, 2020
Ignite Davie Sign Welcomes Students to the Davie Campus of the Davidson Community College

IGNITE DAVIE is Sparking Futures!

Reprinted with permission from DavieLife Magazine Davie County is putting EDUCATION at the center of our community through the IGNITE DAVIE College Promise Program! Davie County students now have the opportunity to continue their education without incurring student debt. All eligible high school graduates, regardless of financial need or academic ability, can continue their education and training to open the door to better career opportunities and increased earning potential.    “We are very proud of IGNITE DAVIE because it does put education at the very CENTER of our community by investing in the students of Davie County,” said Carolyn McManamy, Director […]