Jeanna Baxter White, Author at Davie County Blog

November 15, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at November 15, 2017

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This Weekend – Friday Night Bed Races, Christmas Parade and Winterfest Coming to Mocksville!

Races Friday night, Parade Saturday Historic Downtown Mocksville will race into the Christmas season this Friday night, November 17th as 15 intrepid teams from local businesses, non-profits, WXII-12 News, and CW Channel 20.1 take part in the 6th annual “Twas the Night Before” Bed Races. The festivities will begin with the lighting of the downtown businesses at dusk followed by the Parade of Beds at 6 pm. The bed races will begin at 6:15 as CW takes on WXII. WXII Chief Meteorologist Lanie Pope is determined that her team will place in the top three this year! $600 in Cash […]

November 3, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at November 3, 2017

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Just HOPE Masquerade Fundraiser at Triple J Manor House Saturday, November 11th

Join Just HOPE for a night of mystery and fun as they “Unmask the Face of Homelessness” and raise funds to help transition families in Davie County from homeless to housed by attending their Masquerade Event on Saturday, November 11th at the Triple J Manor House in Mocksville. Just HOPE Gives Hope Where it is Needed Most Just HOPE, Inc. is a community outreach agency that provides services to those who are homeless/displaced or lack reliable transportation in Davie County. It serves hot meals at local motels/campgrounds, deliver food boxes to those in need, and provides a family day center […]

October 16, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at October 16, 2017

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On the Border – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute at Brock Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 21st – Tickets Available Now!

Eagles fans will have a “Peaceful Easy Feeling” as On the Border — The Ultimate Eagles Tribute band takes the stage at the Brock Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 21st at 7:30 pm. What sets this Eagles Tribute apart from any other, is that they were each hand selected to play the respected member: not only to recreate the music of that Eagles member, but to emulate their sound as well. On the Border does just that. Prepare to be amazed! They perform shows all over the U.S. at major festivals, music venues, casinos, theaters, corporate and private […]

October 2, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at October 2, 2017

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Davie High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) – Among the Best in North Carolina!

A four-year college degree is not the only pathway to a rewarding, high-paying career; just ask Janet Barnes and Darla Goldfuss. As facilitators of Davie High’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, it is their job to open the eyes of students to all of their career options. Enrolling in CTE classes and courses of study is an excellent way to explore these other pathways. “We are programmed to think that the more post-secondary education a student gets is better and that a four-year degree will ensure future employment, but that isn’t always the case,” said Barnes. “There are technical […]

September 24, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at September 24, 2017

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Register Now! — “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race and the Hometown Christmas Parade – November 17-18th

The holiday season is fast approaching and it’s time to get in the spirit by registering for the “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race and the Hometown Christmas Parade. The bed race will be held Friday night, November 17th at 6 pm followed by the parade on Saturday, November 18th at noon. Join the whacky, whimsical, and outrageous teams race bed sleds down Main Street in a competitive yet FUN event! Industry, corporations, churches, nonprofits, and individuals are invited to participate. Television station WXII is joining the competition for the fourth year! Presented by the Mocksville Tourism Authority, the annual […]

September 20, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at September 20, 2017

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Riverwalk in Bermuda Run & Concert on the Square in Mocksville This Saturday, September 23rd

Live music, art, storytelling, and kids activities — Davie County has something fun for everyone this Saturday, September 23rd. Shop with local artists, enjoy live music, storytelling, children’s activities and food at the River Walk Art Festival from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Town Square, 120 Kinderton Boulevard, in the Town of Bermuda Run. This free event is hosted by The Town of Bermuda Run and Davie County Arts Council. The rain date is Saturday, September 30th. Unique Creations by North Carolina Artists The following gifted artists will be sharing their work and selling their unique creations: KITTY AMOS […]

September 18, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at September 18, 2017

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SouthPoint Developer Believes Investments in Davie County & America Have a Bright Future

Joe Hollingsworth believes that the next dozen years will be a continued expansion like America has never seen before. As owner and CEO of the Hollingsworth Companies, the largest non-urban industrial real estate developer and construction firm in the southeastern United States, which owns the SouthPoint Industrial Park on US Hwy 601 in Mocksville, he carefully researches economic trends. “It is my belief that the next 12 years will be the best economic period of our lives,” Hollingsworth said. “We are coming out of the “Perfect Storm” that had formed against industrial development in the last 10 years. Over-regulation in […]

September 14, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at September 14, 2017

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Groundbreaking at Southpoint Industrial Park in Mocksville – A Job Creation Machine!

Local and state officials and members of the business community gathered to celebrate phase III of the SouthPoint Industrial Park in Mocksville as well as the longtime partnership between Davie County and the Hollingsworth Companies which has provided the community with hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in investments. The Hollingsworth Companies broke ground September 11, 2017 on construction of a 108,960 square foot spec building and three pre-graded building pads in the industrial park on US Hwy 601, paving the way for continued economic growth in Davie County. This combined 641,000 square feet of additional industrial space has […]

September 11, 2017

Published by Jeanna Baxter White at September 11, 2017

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Free Event This Friday – Josh Perryman in the Mocksville Concerts on the Square Series!

Enjoy acoustic rock and blues as Josh Perryman takes the stage this Friday night, September 15th, from 7 p.m-10 p.m in the quad near Restaurant 101 in downtown Mocksville. His performance is part of the free Concerts on the Square series sponsored by the Town of Mocksville. More Free Concerts for 2017 The Concerts on the Square series is winding down with only one free concert left for the 2017 season. Brad Ratledge will perform acoustic country and rock on September 23rd from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Josh Perryman New York native, Josh Perryman, has devoted nearly his entire life […]