April 29, 2024
Crowd at a concert with people making heart shapes with their hands, text promoting a summer concert schedule.

Summertime Concerts are Music to Your Ears

It’s time to welcome back the beloved tradition of summertime concerts in Davie! Live music returns this summer as the Town of Mocksville, Davie County Recreation and Parks, and the Davie County Arts Council, in partnership with the Town of Bermuda Run, offer a multitude of free concerts that are sure to have you singing and clapping along.  With a mix of country, rock, beach music, and everything in between, these performances are sure to get crowds grooving, ensuring unforgettable summer nights of family-friendly fun for everyone. Town of Bermuda Run Series:  The Davie County Arts Council and the Town […]
March 27, 2024

Forging a Legacy: Fuller Welding is Investing in the Future

In 1972, Phil Fuller set out to start his own business, embarking on a lifelong journey in localmanufacturing. At just 19 years old, his determination and passion for welding helped him lay the foundation for what would become Fuller Welding and Fabricators, Inc. (Fuller Welding) in Mocksville. Today, over five decades later, Fuller Welding stands as a testament to his commitment to bothcraftsmanship and the community. “I went through the Forsyth Technical Community College welding program in 1971. I started this business because I was interested in the welding profession, and now, it’s turned into so much more than that.” […]
March 7, 2024
Flow Automotive is a proud sponsor of IGNITE DAVIE as an Employer of Choice. Flow Automotive has 15 dealerships in Statesville and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

A Drive for Success: Flow Automotive Companies’ Journey of Employee and Community Empowerment

In the bustling world of the automotive industry, where trust can be scarce and customer loyalty hard-won, Flow Automotive Companies (Flow) stands out above the crowd as more than just another dealership. Flow’s approach to doing business shines as a beacon of integrity, employee empowerment, and community involvement. In a recent interview with Annie Carper, Flow’s director of team member experience, and Dixon Douglas, director of partnerships and customer loyalty, Flow’s principles shine as they discussed Flow’s commitment to employees and the local communities where they do business. It Takes a Team  Flow focuses on ensuring that employees thrive in […]
February 23, 2024

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center: Excellence in Patient Care and Community Partnerships 

Standing as a beacon of healthcare excellence, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center (Davie Medical Center) provides more than just routine medical care; its entire staff is committed to fostering a culture of compassion and excellence.  Davie Medical Center’s passion for patient care and community enrichment shines through every aspect of the medical center’s operations.  An Exceptional Culture Central to Davie Medical Center’s success is its exceptional team and culture. Lori Koethe, Davie Medical Center’s chief nursing officer and campus administrator, speaks passionately about the employees at the Davie campus. “I’ve been in healthcare for over 30 years, […]
February 15, 2024
Cyclists on the road in Farmington North Carolina

Sign up for the NC Cycling Festival – A Weekend of All Things Cycling!

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of cycling fun! The inaugural 2024 NC Cycling Festival in historic downtown Mocksville has lots of fun in store.  A New and Improved Cycling Extravaganza The first annual NC Cycling Festival traces its roots to the Tour of Farmington, an annual cycling race that occurs each fall. Beginning in 2019, event organizers created an additional spring race, the NC Cycling Rendezvous. After a brief lapse in the event due to COVID, organizers were excited to bring back the event in full force, but this time, with a new face and vision. The first year […]
February 5, 2024

DEX Heavy Duty Parts: A Driving Force in Sustainable Business

DEX Heavy Duty Parts (DEX), a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, is the country’s largest supplier of renovated, recycled, and surplus heavy-duty and all-makes truck parts for medium and heavy-duty trucks. The company has more than 3 million parts on hand across more than 30,000 different part types covering all makes and models at its headquarters in Advance. But DEX is far more than a supplier of truck parts. Since relocating to Davie County in 2014, the company has emerged as a key player in sustainable business practices and is a significant contributor to both the community and the economy. […]
January 13, 2024

Students at Davie High School Create Synergies with Local Businesses

Students in drafting classes at Davie County High School (DCHS) are constantly creating, tinkering, and innovating. Driven by identifying and solving problems, their projects encompass everything from a mold for synthetic fishing worms to cell phone holders for their cars.  These product solutions have been used in students’ personal lives, other DCHS classrooms, and even in local manufacturing businesses. Some solutions are benefitting companies nationwide. Student Talent – A Win for Local Company Avgol Davie High Junior Jaydon Leonard is a shining success story of the school’s internships with local manufacturers. While interning with Avgol, a nonwoven fabrics manufacturer, he […]
January 7, 2024

Get Moving this Winter

As we ring in the new year and set our New Year’s resolutions, creating fitness goals feels aspirational and sometimes even daunting. But perhaps it’s time for a different approach. Instead of seeking to burn the most calories or lose a few pounds, we should focus on bettering ourselves and having a little fun this year! You don’t have to wait until it warms up again outside to get moving here in Davie County. Join us now for some fitness & fun! If you want to improve your fitness with a gym membership, Davie has several facilities to choose from. […]
December 19, 2023

VVIC Hosts Toys for Tots Christmas Giveaway for Families in Need

Children’s laughter mingled with Christmas music, drifting past a Christmas tree adorned in red, white, and blue. Transformed by a heartwarming celebration and toy giveaway, the Veterans View Intake Center (VVIC) hosted a small Christmas party on Saturday, December 16th, for local families in need. VVIC, a transitional facility for homeless veterans, gave away presents to 60 children this Christmas season in partnership with Toys for Tots. While a little over half of the gifts were traditional Toys for Tots donations, VVIC wanted children to feel extra love this Christmas, supplementing donations with additional presents purchased on behalf of private […]