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, […]
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 11, 2024

PHILANTHROPY PHYLLIS Celebrates! Thank you, Davie County!

Philanthropy Phyllis spent the month of December learning about the IGNITE DAVIE College Promise. She also took time to meet many of the local businesses who support the program. She now understands what a wonderful benefit the Promise offers to any resident of Davie County who attends school in the county. Philanthropy Phyllis plans to take advantage of the IGNITE DAVIE College Promise after graduation and start school at Davidson-Davie Community College in Fall 2024. She absolutely cannot wait to get started! Right before Christmas, Philanthropy Phyllis was thrilled to learn that Davie County met the endowment fundraising goal of […]
December 5, 2023

Davie County Schools Celebrates the new Mebane Education Center

Davie County Schools has officially unveiled its new central administration building, the Mebane Education Center. Aptly named in honor of the gifts the Mebane Foundation has given to the Davie County School System throughout the years, its opening was celebrated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 28th. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the larger community and school system, fulfilling a plan set out with the bond referendum to build the new high school passed back in 2014. Included in the referendum were plans to convert the former high school building into central administration offices. Over the past 25 […]
December 4, 2023

Davie County’s Seventh Graders Step into the World of Careers

Davie County’s seventh-grade students recently got a jump start on career exploration with unique behind-the-scenes tours of several local businesses and manufacturers as part of Manufacturing Day 2023.  Students from North Davie and South Davie Middle Schools each toured two different locations, including Dex Heavy Duty Parts, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, Fuller Welding & Fabricators, Gildan, Pro Refrigeration, and  Rise Indoor Sports. Middle-schoolers from Ellis and the Virtual School spent their tour time experiencing many facets of Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.  Hosted annually, Manufacturing Day is a national event executed locally and typically focuses on manufacturing careers. The tours were the […]
November 13, 2023

November is Career Development Month at Davie County High School

Are you a Davie County High School student wondering what the future holds for you after graduation? Look no further! November is National Career Development Month, and Davie County High School is gearing up for an exciting Career Development Week, beginning on November 13th.  Throughout this month, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department at Davie is using flex and lunch times to bring students an array of guest speakers and learning opportunities. Students can gain valuable insights from professionals, explore various career paths, and network with the possibility of job shadowing or internship opportunities. From army recruiters to wildlife […]
November 7, 2023

IGNITE DAVIE and Pro Refrigeration – a Success Story at Work

Max Martinez’s journey from a recent graduate to a successful technician at Pro Refrigeration in Mocksville is a testament to the transformative power of the  IGNITE DAVIE College Promise. The program not only benefits students, but provides invaluable employees to our local businesses, fostering a brighter future for this community. The 2022 graduate of Davie County High School (DCHS) initially had plans to attend a four-year college but was persuaded by some of his peers and elders to pursue a trade free of charge through IGNITE DAVIE.  IGNITE DAVIE is a place-based last-dollar scholarship, meaning students must live in and […]
November 2, 2023

Remembering Davie County’s Heroes –Veterans Day Activities Abound

The brave men and women who serve and protect the U.S. come from all walks of life; they are parents, children, and grandparents. They are friends, neighbors, coworkers, and an important part of our community. Davie County will honor our veterans throughout the month of November. Davie County Schools to Host Special Events to Honor Our Veterans  Davie County’s schools are hosting special events to honor our veterans. Please see the listing below:  Davie County Senior Services Veteran’s Appreciation Meal Davie County Senior Services invites all veterans and active military personnel and one guest to a special event in their […]
October 2, 2023

Limited Edition All-America County T–Shirts Available Now!

In June, Davie County was one of 10 communities across the country to receive the prestigious All-America City/County award from the National Civic League. You can show your pride by wearing a limited edition Davie County All-America County t-shirt!   You asked, and we’ve answered! When the All-America delegation returned home from Denver, numerous people asked about purchasing one of their “We Are Davie” team t-shirts. Although those shirts were created for the competition team,  Davie High Drafting Instructor Will Marrs has designed a special All-America County t-shirt for the entire community as a fundraiser for the four youth programs featured […]