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December 11, 2019
By Jeanna Baxter White The Town of Mocksville will be getting a new, improved crosswalk at the main intersection of Hwy 158 (Main Street) and Depot Street following the Board of Transportation’s funding approval of a pedestrian safety improvement plan presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on December 5th. According to the DOT’s proposal, the new crosswalk will include flashing crossing lights, a pavement stamp with reflective markings to enhance the outline of the crosswalk for motorists, and curb extensions (bumpouts) to shorten the distance pedestrians must walk to cross the street. The mid-block crossings that currently […]
December 9, 2019
By Jeanna Baxter White Skyline National Bank has leased the former BB&T bank building in downtown Mocksville and will open its newest branch during the first week of December with a grand opening scheduled for December 12th. Grand opening festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., refreshments, giveaways, and account specials with CD promotional rates and safe deposit box fee waivers. The first fifty people to register for a door prize will also receive a free Christmas wreath. Door prizes will be drawn every hour from 12 until 4. “National is in our name but community is in […]
December 6, 2019
By Jeanna Baxter White Davie County has the 17th strongest economy out of the 100 counties in North Carolina, for the second year in a row, according to the 2020 North Carolina Development Tier Designation report issued by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. “We have a lot to be proud of in our community,” said Terry Bralley, president of the Davie County Economic Development Commission. “This is another example of how we are stronger together and how we are continuing to make a difference.” Since 2007, North Carolina has used a three-level system for designating development tiers. The designations, […]
December 3, 2019
By Jeanna Baxter White It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Mocksville has made the “nice list” with its range of holiday activities sure to delight “kids from 1 to 92.” Mark your calendars now because you won’t want to miss a single event! Horse & Buggy Rides — Friday, December 6th, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Christmas season with horse & buggy rides beginning and ending in downtown Mocksville. Rides will start and end on West Depot Street in downtown Mocksville and will cost $5 per person. Children under 5 ride for free. […]
November 18, 2019
Historic Downtown Mocksville will race into the Christmas season this Friday night, November 22nd (rain date November 23rd) as wacky, whimsical, and outrageous teams from local businesses, non-profits, and the community take part in the 7th annual “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race. The festivities will begin with the lighting of the downtown businesses at dusk followed by the parade of beds at 6 p.m. and the bed races at 6:30. Although not racing this year, WXII will be broadcasting live from the event on Facebook. This year’s race will feature a NEW course, race times, and a mid-race challenge! […]
November 9, 2019
By Jeanna Baxter White Davie CONNECT, DCCC, the Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties and the Davie County Chamber of Commerce joined forces on Wednesday, October 16th at the Davie Campus in Mocksville for a co-sponsored job fair. The event brought together 38 employers representing a wide range of professions and industries. Career options at the job fair included positions in the areas of healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, IT, education and more. The job fair was moved to the library and surrounding area which provided more space to accommodate a larger number of employers. According to Carolyn McManamy, director of Davie CONNECT, “Our […]
November 4, 2019
By Jeanna Baxter White The Davie County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2019 E.C. Tatum Humanitarian Award and the 2019 Business of the Year Award which will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala on January 16th, 2020, at WinMock at Kinderton. Do you know an unsung hero, someone who goes above and beyond to make our community a better place to live? Nominate them now for the 2019 E.C Tatum Humanitarian Award. Download the E.C. Tatum Nomination Form here. This award is named in honor of E.C. Tatum, “A Man of Vision” who personified the […]
November 2, 2019
By Jeanna Baxter White Everyone has their favorites – those businesses and individuals that take the time to get to know you and go above and beyond to meet your needs each and every visit. It’s time again to give them the recognition they deserve by voting online today for the “2019 Best of Davie Awards.” We all know just how special our community is—and judging from all of the new businesses and enterprises choosing to locate here, it seems the word is starting to spread. The Davie County Chamber of Commerce is giving you a chance to highlight the […]
October 30, 2019
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to downtown Mocksville on October 31st from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. for spooky fun. Merchants in full attire will welcome all trick or treaters with goodies, Davie County Recreation and Parks will feature a haunted house and food trucks, and of course, homes along North Main Street will be decked out and ready for all the kids. Note: Main Street between Cemetery and Church St. will close beginning at 6 p.m Davie County Recreation and Parks will host its Halloween Spooktacular: Curse of the Living Brock from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Brock Recreation Center […]