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November 30, 2023
The Town of Cooleemee will host its annual Christmas parade at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 16th. The parade will begin at Cooleemee Elementary School at 136 Marginal Street and end at the Zachary House at 131 Church Street. Families will gather on the grounds of the Zachary House after the parade for music, stories, fellowship, and free food. Bring your S’Mores sticks and enjoy roasting marshmallows by the fire. Of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for a chat and pictures with the children. Want to enter a float, car, bike, or walk in the parade? […]
November 10, 2023
Christmas is fast approaching, and Davie County has a wealth of fabulous activities guaranteed to make your holiday a little more merry and bright! Mark your calendars now, because you won’t want to miss a thing! Race into the Holiday Season -“Twas the Night Before Bed Race” November 17 Mocksville will race into the holiday season Friday night, November 17th, as wacky, whimsical, and outrageous teams from local businesses and non-profits take part in the annual “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race. (Rain date November 18th) The festivities will begin with the lighting of the downtown businesses at dusk, followed […]
August 25, 2023
Jack Jerome is an incredible character who continues to leave a lasting impact on those he comes in contact with. Throughout his lifetime, he has held many titles, such as son, brother, chemist, husband, father, and volunteer. I had the pleasure of interviewing this Davie County treasure and one of his daughters, Martha, a few weeks shy of his 97th birthday! Born in Pittsboro, NC, on August 19, 1926, Jack Jerome has lived the life of several men. After high school, he planned to study engineering at North Carolina State University. However, upon arrival at the university, he realized that […]
July 17, 2023
What is small, yellow, and floats? If you said a rubber ducky floating down the South Yadkin River, you would be correct! Hundreds of rubber ducks will take a plunge into the South Yadkin near the Cooleemee dam on Saturday, August 5th, at 1 p.m. sharp. The first numbered duck to reach the finish line downriver will win its “owner” a cash prize of $300. The 2nd place winner will garner its ticket-buyer $200, and the 3rd place finisher will win $100. That’s something worth quacking about! This year’s Great Bullhole Duck Race, which runs from 10 a.m. – 2 […]
June 28, 2023
Independence Day is just around the corner, and events for the whole family will be held across the entire county in celebration! Come out with family and friends to these exciting events! Mocksville Independence Summer Concert and Fireworks With two live bands, food trucks, and the largest pyrotechnic firework show in the region, the Independence Day Celebration at Davie County Community Park will be a spectacular way to celebrate our nation’s independence! “It’s exciting to carry on an Independence Celebration tradition that’s been a part of Davie County since July 3, 1976,” said Mercedes Barr, marketing & special events coordinator. […]
June 16, 2023
After winning All-America County status, Davie County’s tired but elated delegation returned home from Denver, Colorado, to a warm welcome from family, friends, and the community. Davie County is one of only ten communities across the country to receive this prestigious award from the National Civic League this year. Touched by the turnout, the team expressed its appreciation for the welcome and the support. “It was heartwarming to see the surprise welcome as we approached the government center,” said Ken Gamble, Mocksville town manager. “I’ll never forget the looks of joy on the faces of our youth and adult team […]
June 12, 2023
Davie County, NC, has been named an All-America City by the National Civic League. Davie County was one of 20 communities selected as finalists from across the country to compete for this prestigious award in Denver, Colorado. The National Civic League’s All-America City Award has celebrated the best in American civic innovation since 1949. Although the award is called All-America City, it is actually a competitive forum of best practices open to cities, counties, tribes, and community organizations of all types. The Award recognizes the work of communities in using inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger […]
June 6, 2023
After weeks of planning and preparation, Davie County’s team leaves for Denver early Thursday morning to compete against 19 other finalist communities for the honor of being named an All-America City. The National Civic League’s All-America City Award has celebrated the best in American civic innovation since 1949. The award, bestowed yearly on ten communities (over 500 recipients in all), recognizes the work of communities in using inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses, nonprofits, and government leaders. This year’s theme for the All-America City Award is “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement.” […]
March 28, 2023
Last week Davie County and the Towns of Mocksville, Cooleemee, and Bermuda Run broke ground on their most significant collaboration yet: a $50 million state-of-the-art water treatment plant that will serve all residents of Davie County. State-of-the-Art Water Treatment Plant Will Serve All of Davie County Davie County owns and operates the Cooleemee Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in southern Davie County, with an intake on the South Yadkin River. The Town of Mocksville owns the Hugh A. Lagle WTP with an intake on Hunting Creek. Both water treatment facilities are at the end of their useful life, costing more to […]