October 13, 2009

“Foster Drug” in Mocksville, NC Wins Prestigious National Award!

Congratulations to Foster Drug in Mocksville, NC for winning the highly coveted “Top Independent Pharmacists” award.  This prestigious award, given annually by Drug Topics Magazine, the leading newsmagazine for pharmacies, is the cover story for the October, 2009 issue. Most Davie County residents already appreciate the friendly, professional service they get at Foster Drug.   This well-deserved award lets others across the nation know that Davie County is home to this world-class independent pharmacy which continues to have a positive impact on our community. The event leading to the award began at about 10:30 PM on March 12, 2007 when an […]
October 12, 2009

“The Best Catfish You Will Ever Taste” — 8th Annual RiverPark Catfish Fry!

Don’t miss the 8th annual RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls Catfish Fry this Saturday, October 17th, 2009.  Enjoy great Blue Grass music, delicious food, and family friendly fun under the shelter from 11:00AM to 2:00PM, rain or shine. Each plate of the “Best Catfish You Will Ever Taste” comes complete with fries or hushpuppies, slaw and dessert.  Fish frying will be done by the “3 Rons”; Ron Bivens, Ron Shoaf, and Ron Webb. Tickets (just $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for the kids) are available in advance at the Zachary House & Osborne’s Service Station in Cooleemee, the Davie County Chamber […]
October 2, 2009

Choco-Latte Fall Friday Winetasting Tonight!

What a great way to start the weekend! Choco-Latte’s first Fall Winetasting Friday is tonight, Friday October 2nd from 5-8pm.  Local favorite Westbend Vineyards will attend, as will a brand new local winery, Cellar 4201.  Just confirmed-The Divine Llama Winery from Eastbend will also attend. Just a $3 tasting fee per person. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the Savory Spoon.  Bring your friends and enjoy a night of delicious wine, wonderful food, and wonderfully unique shopping. Choco-Latte is located in the Kinderton Professional Building at 107 Gleneagles Way, Advance, NC 27028. See the map below for driving directions.
October 1, 2009

Restaurants in Davie County

Americans are dining in restaurants more than ever, and with eateries trying to hold the line on prices, it’s not necessarily a big money-saver to buy your own groceries.   Davie County has a growing selection of places to eat, from fast food to steakhouses to Japanese cuisine.   The growing variety of places to eat is one more reason that time in Davie County is time well spent. Click on any pin in the map below to get the name of the restaurant, driving directions, and telephone numbers. Arby’s, 1511 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville, (336) 751-2729 Bojangles’, 1468 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville, (336) […]
October 1, 2009

This Saturday, October 3rd – Davie County Schools Showcase and Homecoming Parade!

On the Square in Downtown Mocksville The first annual Davie County Schools Showcase and Homecoming Parade will be held this Saturday, October 3rd, and everyone is invited!  The day will include face painting for the kids, food, and lots of entertainment.  Activities will be held on the square in downtown Mocksville with performances by students and teachers at Junker’s Mill. This is a great opportunity for the community to come together and to encourage our students, teachers, volunteers and administrators.  Performances and demonstrations will be given by elementary, middle school, high school and early college students and teachers. In addition […]
September 30, 2009

Enjoy the beautiful month of October… right here in Davie County!

There are some great October events in Davie County you will want to mark on your calendar.  There is something for everyone this month. 10/02 ~ Winetasting Friday at Choco-Latte Event Details Choco-latte 10/03 ~ Harvest Festival at Raylen Vineyards Event Details Raylen Vineyards 10/03 ~ Dancing With Our Stars Event Details Mocksville Women’s Club 10/08 ~ Cars & Coffee Event Details 10/10 ~ Oktoberfest Event Details Historic Downtown Mocskville 10/15 ~ Chamber Awards Dinner Event Details 10/17 ~ 7th Annual Catfish Fry Event Details 10/24 ~ The Association Event Details Davie County Arts Council 10/27 ~ Business After Hours […]
September 29, 2009

Have Some Family Fun Celebrating our Agricultural Heritage

3rd Annual Fall Charity Tractor Ride & Show The Cooleemee Civitan Club will host its third annual Fall Charity Tractor Ride and Show this Saturday, October 3rd. The tractor ride tours southwestern Davie County. Along the way, participants enjoy fun and fellowship, have a snack and check out everyone’s tractor. There will also be a tractor show for folks who don’t want to make the ride but would like to show their tractors. The cost is $20 per tractor entry and the fee is tax-deductible. Entrants can choose where their money goes, and a recommended list of charities will be […]
September 24, 2009

Davie County Unveils New Web Portal!

Things got much easier today for anyone who uses the web to locate information on events, businesses, things to do, etc., in Davie County, North Carolina.  A new Davie County web portal was published today at www.daviecounty.com. The web portal includes links to the web sites for the Davie Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Commission, the towns of Mocksville, Bermuda Run and Cooleemee, and Davie County government and education web sites. Chamber of Commerce Also published today, in conjunction with the new web portal, are new sites for the Davie County Chamber of Commerce and the Davie County Economic […]
September 19, 2009

Davie STEM Project Kicks Off September 28

Community Invited to Join in Designing Education for the Future! The Davie community has a unique opportunity to plan the educational program for our students for the future. Davie County is one of three communities in North Carolina selected to develop STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs in public schools. Davie was chosen by the NC STEM Community Collaborative, a partnership between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MCNC, an independent, non-profit organization that improves learning and collaboration in education. Monday, September 28th The community is invited to attend the kickoff of the Davie STEM project at 6 […]