February 26, 2020
FOr Your Health Expo at the Davie Family YMCA postponed until June

Update -Health Expo at the Davie Family YMCA is Postponed

  By Jeanna Baxter White Health Expo Postponed! In light of the current recommendations to suspend large gatherings, the Davie County Chamber of Commerce has elected to postpone the For Your Health Expo. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you healthy and well at the Davie Family YMCA on our new tentative date Tuesday, June 2, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Start the New Decade Right Mark Your calendar and start the new decade off right! Health Expo You’re invited to attend the annual Davie County Chamber of Commerce For Your Health Expo on […]
February 2, 2020

POPSICLE 5K on Saturday, February 8th– Tell Cold Weather to Take a Hike!

Lace up your running shoes, and have a chillin’ good time while supporting a great cause — take part in the 9th Annual Popsicle 5k Run on Saturday, February 8th! All abilities are welcome. Not a runner? No worries! Walkers are welcome too! The route begins at Mocksville Elementary across from Rich Park and goes through Mocksville and the Greenway. The Race kicks off at 8:30 am, with packet pick up and on-site registration beginning at 7:15 am. Click here to register today. The Popsicle 5K is a fun family event, with a variety of fun activities: Each participant receives a […]
January 29, 2020

Mocksville Police Department Following New Blueprint for Success

By Jeanna Baxter White The Mocksville Police Department has finished implementing the most urgent recommendations and is diligently working to complete the rest of the objectives detailed in an independent assessment of the Mocksville Police Department that was released in October, reports Town Manager Matt Settlemyer. “The Police Department has taken ownership of the assessment and views it as an opportunity to enhance the professionalism and create a positive culture shift in the department,” said Settlemyer. “Our hope is that the public will continue to see positive results from our improvements and recognize the Police Department’s commitment to the community […]
January 22, 2020
Thomas Johnson of The Resource — Davie Chamber 2019 Ambassador of the Year

Davie Chamber Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Gala!

By Jeanna Baxter White The Davie County Chamber of Commerce held its 50th Annual Awards Gala and Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 16th at WinMock in Bermuda Run. The sold-out event began with a welcome reception of networking and mingling followed by a delicious dinner in the loft. The Awards Gala was the Chamber’s opportunity to highlight achievements of the past year and to honor the recipients of their signature awards:  E.C. Tatum Humanitarian Award, Business of the Year, and Chamber Ambassador of the Year. The “Best of Davie” award winners were also announced. Fifty Years of Workforce Support and […]
January 8, 2020

Stand up and be Counted!

It’s time to stand up and be counted! The 2020 Census is coming and the benefits to Davie County and its residents are enormous. During 2015, 132 programs used Census Bureau data to distribute more than $675 billion in funds. “It is imperative that Davie County has strong participation/representation in the upcoming census. More than half a trillion dollars in federal funds will be distributed to state and local governments through census participation,” said John Eller, Davie County manager. The Census is a count taken every 10 years of every person in the United States. It is required by the […]
January 3, 2020

Global Production Powerhouse “Special Event Services” Breaks Ground in Mocksville!

By Jeanna Baxter White Mocksville is rolling out the red carpet and entering the glitz and glam world of show business.  Special Event Services, an industry leader in audio, lighting, design, staging, and live event production broke ground this month on a space that will make room for growth, provide greater efficiency, and free up space for one of its affiliated companies. Founded in 1986 by Jim Brammer and Jeff Cranfill in Brammer’s Winston-Salem garage, SES provides state-of-the-art equipment with unmatched service to clients including Ed Sheeran, Zac Brown Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, Franklin Graham, Joyce Meyer Ministries, and […]
December 30, 2019

Skyline National Bank Celebrates Grand Opening in Mocksville

By Jeanna Baxter White Skyline National Bank celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, December 12th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of area residents and local officials attended to welcome the community bank to downtown Mocksville. “It is always a great day in Davie County when we celebrate the opening of a new business, and we are especially excited to welcome Skyline National Bank to downtown Mocksville,” said Caroline Moser, president of the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. “The group has done an incredible job revitalizing the building and has hired wonderful, engaging […]
December 28, 2019

Lambert-Graham Funeral Home Celebrates Grand Opening in Mocksville

By Jeanna Baxter White Lambert-Graham Funeral Home celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, December 10th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. Despite the nasty weather, more than 150 area residents turned out to congratulate new owners, Carl and Kim Lambert, and to tour the newly renovated and redecorated facility. The husband and wife team purchased the funeral home, located at 635 Wilkesboro Street in Mocksville, from  Dorothy Graham, who owned and operated the funeral home for more than 20 years. “This funeral home has always been a well-respected business in the community and it […]
December 26, 2019

Total Real Estate Expanding in Mocksville

By Jeanna Baxter White Total Real Estate celebrated the expansion of its office in downtown Mocksville on Tuesday, December 17th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. Attendees enjoyed apple cider and holiday desserts as they mingled with the staff and Chamber and local officials. Total Real Estate, located at 100 North Main Street, has expanded to include the space formerly occupied by Threads, doubling the office’s size and allowing more room for agents and clients to meet. “We love our location on the Square where we are able to participate in the activities downtown […]