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April 4, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at April 4, 2012

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21st Century Learning ~ Davie County Schools Robotics Competition

Davie County STEM Education in collaboration with Wake Forest Baptist Health ~ On Friday, April 27th, from 4-7 pm, teams from all 6 Davie County elementary schools and all 3 middle schools will converge at Davie County High School for an afternoon and evening of friendly but fierce competition! Each team has been issued 10 logistics challenges with a hospital theme developed in collaboration with North Carolina Baptist Health to celebrate the building of a new hospital in the county. Engaging Curriculum with Cutting Edge Science and Real World Relevance Teams will program LEGO NXT robots to do such things […]

March 22, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at March 22, 2012

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Unemployment Figures Released

The unemployment rate increased in 95 of North Carolina’s 100 counties for January 2012 while Davie County’s unemployment rate decreased from 10.4% to 10.3%. Over the last twelve months, unemployment rates increased in 58 counties, decreased in 35 counties and remained the same in seven counties. Davie County’s unemployment rate decreased. The state-wide unadjusted unemployment rate was 10.5 percent in January 2012. Seasonal factors contributed to an increase in county unemployment rates across North Carolina in January. “Seasonal losses in retail as well as the leisure and hospitality sector contributed to gains in the unemployment rates,” said N.C. Department of […]

March 5, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at March 5, 2012

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$80 Million New Hospital Construction Project Begins ~ Wake Forest Baptist Health – West Campus

The sights and sounds of construction are beginning in Davie County, North Carolina as site preparation begins for phase one of the $80 million Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center complex on Highway 801 at Interstate 40. Phase one will consist of an outpatient center and medical office building. Approximately 200 jobs will be created by phase one, excluding construction jobs. The complex will be named Wake Forest Baptist Health – West Campus. Larger Than Originally Planned The medical office building will be larger than originally planned. It will be a four story, 60,000 square foot building containing physician offices. The […]

February 29, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at February 29, 2012

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DCCC President Dr. Mary Rittling Named 2012 President of the Year

The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges has confirmed that the 2012 President of the Year for North Carolina is DCCC President Dr. Mary Rittling. DCCC is the Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties. The President of the Year Award was established by the State Board of Community Colleges to encourage, identify, and reward outstanding leadership and commitment to the community college mission among the presidents of the 58 institutions of the North Carolina Community College System. The recipient receives a plaque and $8,000. In addition, the foundation of the recipient’s institution receives a cash prize of $2,000. […]

February 27, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at February 27, 2012

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140 New Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Davie County

Carolina Precision Plastics, operating as CPP Global, a manufacturer of packaging products for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries is opening a new manufacturing plant in Mocksville this spring, investing $5.3 million and creating 140 new manufacturing jobs. Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $39,183 plus benefits. CPP Global manufactures packaging for some of the world’s most recognized products. The CPP Global plant is located at the former Kaydon ball bearing plant on highway 601 South in Mocksville. Manufacturing is expected to begin this spring. Why CPP Global Selected Davie […]

February 8, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at February 8, 2012

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Davie County Civic Forum ~ Share Your Ideas

Do you have ideas that could make Davie County and the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina a more sustainable place to work, live, and get around? The Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Planning Project has established an online forum, “Piedmont Voice,” for each county in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Help Shape the Future ~ The Davie County “MindMixer” Join the Davie County MindMixer, an online conversation, and help shape a future where communities across the Piedmont Triad become more resilient through tough economic times by creating innovative solutions to sustainable development. Strengths and Challenges of the Piedmont Triad […]

January 29, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at January 29, 2012

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Dozens of Davie County Job Openings

Davie County Jobs Dozens of new jobs have appeared this week on the continuously updated list of Davie County jobs. New job openings are being posted frequently, sometimes several times per day. Current Job Openings Jobs posted in Davie County as of Sunday evening include openings for machinist, precision machinery maintenance technician, delivery driver, property manager, real estate agent, occupational therapist, manager trainee, case manager, anesthesiologist, customer service representative, pet sitter, after school nanny, and more. Please Help… You can help connect job seekers with local employers while helping local businesses find local talent by hitting the like button above […]

January 27, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at January 27, 2012

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150 Attended the Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan Review

Over 150 Davie County citizens attended the public presentation of the draft comprehensive plan at the WinMock Barn “Granary” events center on January 24th! After introductions by Mayor Rethmeier, residents were briefed in detail on the draft comprehensive plan. Presentations included details on the goals, history and famework of the plan. Videos from the meeting appear below and are also available on your Davie County YouTube Channel. Links to the comprehensive plan resources are provided after the following videos. Public Presentation of Town of Bermuda Run Draft Comprehensive Plan ~ Part 1 of 2 Public Presentation of Town of […]

January 27, 2012

Published by Merit Kirkpatrick at January 27, 2012

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Davie County Civic Forum ~ Tuesday, January 31st

The Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Project Do you have ideas that could make Davie County a more sustainable place to work, live, and get around? Join the conversation during the Davie County civic forum at the Davie County Library from 4-6 PM on Monday, January 31st. Community Activism and Involvement are Attributes of Sustainable Communities. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an interactive small group activity and learn more about the overall project. The forum will give Davie County residents an opportunity to give input on the strengths and challenges of their own communities. Cooperative Effort Funded by […]