Saturday, October 30th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Raylen Vineyards will host a Halloween open house.  No bobbing for apples in wine, but for a spooky good time and candy, join RayLen for complimentary flight tastings of the award-winning wines and see what other Halloween surprises are planned for the day! Wear a Costume and Win a Prize! Those wearing costumes to the open house will win a prize.  Bring a picnic lunch and purchase wine to go along with your picnic or just come out to take advantage of open house discount specials.  Reservations are recommended.  Visit the […]

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina opened its newest store in Mocksville today. The new store, located at 1355 Yadkinville Road in Mocksville, a replacement store for the 1117 Yadkinville Road location, is twice the size and offers a convenient covered donation drive-through. Goodwill Transforms Donations into Jobs and Job Training Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina placed over 5,000 people into jobs last year. Revenue generated from the sale of donated items pays for career development and training programs that help people find jobs and reach financial stability. Goodwill provides a wide range of training, placement and workforce development services […]

Davie County students are invited to enter the 2010 Veteran’s Day essay and poster contest.  The topic for the 2010 contest is “How can I do my duty to my country.” The poster contest is open to all Davie County students from kindergarten through 5th grade and the essay contest is open to all Davie County students from 6th through 12th grade. Posters will be displayed at the at the 2010 Veteran’s Day observance on November 11th, 2010, 11AM at the Veteran’s Monument on the Mocksville town square. Contest winners will be asked to read their essays or explain their […]

Tim Trudgeon of Turkeyfoot Creations in Davie County is a celebrated pumpkin carver this time of year.  His pumpkin carving demonstrations at the North Carolina State Fair October 16th to 21st drew large and enthusiastic crowds. Pumpkin Carving by Tim Trudgeon of Turkeyfoot Creations Tim will be providing live pumpkin carving demonstrations again next week at Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop Extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, October 29th and 30th.   A complete schedule and details are available online at http://klingsporextra.blogspot.com/ Work Featured at Station on Main Street Fine Arts Gallery During most of the year Tim Trudgeon earns his living as a […]

On Friday, October 22nd at 7:30 PM,  the Davie County Arts Council presents  Rhonda Vincent and the Rage in concert at the Brock Performing Arts Center, 622 North Main Street, Mocksville, NC. Female Vocalist of the Year ~ 7 Consecutive Years! With over seventy awards to their name, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage are the most celebrated band in bluegrass, with honors including a coveted Entertainer of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and a staggering seven consecutive IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards. In 2001, Vincent signed a high-profile endorsement contract with Martha White […]

Bands from North Davie Middle School, South Davie Middle School and William Ellis Middle School performed together at the Brock Performing Arts Center, 622 North Main Street in Mocksville on Saturday afternoon after the Davie County Schools Showcase & Homecoming Parade. Full 1080p HD Video Available Band instructors from each school took learns conducting the students through various pieces.  The following embedded below are also available in full 1080p HD on your Davie County YouTube Channel: “Discover America March” by Ken Harris, conducted by Mr. Clayton Edwards from William Ellis Middle School. “Willam Tell Overture” by Gioachino, arranged by Andrew […]

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy old fashioned Carolina style beach music under the stars ~ it’s Beach Music Night at Junker’s Mill Outdoor Theater in historic downtown Mocksville this Saturday, October 16th, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. Come out and enjoy a classic performance by The Part Time Party Time Band. Lots of great food and drinks will be available and the dance floor will be full!  Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, kids under 12 admitted free. A Few Pictures from Beach Music Night at Junker’s Mill 2009 YouTube Video of The Part Time Party Time […]

Some Davie County citizens remember when Davie County High School Homecoming Week was kicked-off with a parade through town.  The annual homecoming parade was brought back last year and will be back again this Saturday, October 16th, in conjunction with the 2010 Davie County Schools Showcase event. The Davie County Schools Showcase will feature students providing entertainment and demonstrations beginning at 9:00 AM on the square in downtown Mocksville and at Junker’s Mill Outdoor Theater. Entertainment at Junker’s Mill Outdoor Theater is scheduled from 9:00 AM until approximately 1:15 PM.  The Homecoming Parade will begin at 1:30 PM.  The Davie […]