November 13, 2018

Bed Races This Friday in Mocksville ~ Whacky, Whimsical, and Outrageously Fun!

Historic Downtown Mocksville will race into the Christmas season this Friday night, November 16th as 25 whacky, whimsical, and outrageous teams from local businesses, non-profits,  and WXII-12 News take part in the 7th annual “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race. The festivities will begin with the lighting of the downtown businesses at dusk. WXII News Reporter Briana Conner will take on WXII Chief Meteorologist Lanie Pope at 6 p.m. followed by the Parade of Beds at 6:15 p.m. led by the Super Girls from the Mocksville Police Department. $600 in Cash Prizes at Stake! At stake are prizes for speed […]
November 12, 2018

It’s Not Too Late to Enter This Friday Night’s ‘Twas the Night Before’ Bed Race!

The beds will roll this Friday night, November 16th at 6 p.m., but it’s not too late to join in the fun! Applications will be accepted for the hilarious, fun, yet competitive bed races until tomorrow night’s mandatory team captain’s meeting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Presented by the Mocksville Tourism Authority, the annual “Twas The Night Before Bed Race” has become one of Mocksville’s most popular events with dozens of teams competing for the cheers of the fans and $600 in cash prizes. Compete for $600 in Prizes! Awards will take place in the square. However, you will […]
November 5, 2018

DavieLEADS – Building Momentum on Encouraging First Year Results

Davie County Schools is on a roll–an honor roll. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released its statewide End-of-Grade (EOG) test data for 2017-18, and Davie County has moved from 45th to 17th out of 115 districts in 3rd-grade reading proficiency.  Based on last year’s test results, Cooleemee Elementary is now in the top 4 percent of North Carolina elementary schools for academic growth, with a ranking of 47th out of 1,218 schools statewide. In addition, kindergarten readiness in Davie County has improved from 71 percent to 80 percent based on the Dial-4 screening assessment. These are just […]
November 2, 2018

6th Annual Best of Davie Awards – Vote Online today!

Everyone has their favorites – those businesses that take the time to get to know you and go above and beyond to meet your needs each and every time. It’s time again to give them the recognition they deserve by voting online today for the “2018 Best of Davie Awards.” We all know just how special our community is—and judging from all of the new businesses and enterprises choosing to locate here, it seems the word is starting to spread. The Davie County Chamber of Commerce is giving you a chance to highlight the businesses, services, and destinations that make […]
November 1, 2018

iShopDavie Gift Shopping Expo Today! 2:30 – 7 PM at WinMock!

The Davie County Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 5th Annual iSHOPDavie Gift Shopping Expo today Thursday, Nov. 1from 2:30-7 p.m. at WinMock at Kinderton, 168 E. Kinderton Way, Bermuda Run. Jumpstart your Christmas shopping! More than 50 vendors will showcase and sell their products and services.  Several local restaurants and caterers will be onsite offering a variety of food samplings and items to purchase. Davie County wines will be available by the glass. A $1 admission/donation will be collected at the door, and proceeds from wine sales and admission will be donated to Shop with a Cop and Toys […]
October 29, 2018

Halloween Crawl and “Little Brock of Horrors” Wednesday in Mocksville!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween! Ready for some thrills and chills? Join the Halloween Crawl in downtown Mocksville this Wednesday! Start with our costumed local merchants for your trick or treating…maybe grab a bite to eat or an ice cream cone. Halloween music will begin at 5 p.m to add to the fun. Then “crawl” along toward North Main Street’s residential section and be prepared to be ENTERTAINED. There will be festive decorations, plenty of candy, and live music provided by the residents. And don’t forget the Davie County Recreation & Park’s Little Brock of Horrors Trail […]
October 25, 2018

Comfort Bilt Growing in Mocksville, Creating New Jobs!

  The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded the Town of Mocksville a $212,000 grant to support the renovation of a 194,000-square-foot building that is occupied by Comfort Bilt® Windows and Doors, a subsidiary of Larson Manufacturing, which manufactures storm doors and windows. The company plans to invest over $500,000 to expand production at the facility, creating as many as 50 new jobs over the next two years. The plant will begin producing an additional line of storm doors with retractable screens next year. To provide space for the increased production, Larson’s distribution center will move to an adjacent […]
October 22, 2018

iShop Davie Gift Shopping Expo – Thursday, November 1 – Vendor Space Still Available!

The Davie County Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 5th Annual iSHOPDavie Gift Shopping Expo Thursday, Nov. 1 from 2:30-7 p.m. at WinMock at Kinderton, 168 E. Kinderton Way, Bermuda Run. Jumpstart your Christmas shopping! More than 50 vendors will showcase and sell their products and services.  Several local restaurants and caterers will be onsite offering a variety of food samplings and items to purchase. Davie County wines will be available by the glass. A $1 admission/donation will be collected at the door, and proceeds from wine sales and admission will be donated to Shop with a Cop and Toys […]
October 18, 2018

FinishWorks; Another Win for the Supply Chain Economy in Davie County

“Everything you touch has a coating,” said Myron Miller, vice-president, and general manager of FinishWorks, holding up a Calloway golf ball and pointing to a Monroe shock, a Heritage guitar, and a display of wood-stained cabinet door samples during a tour of the company’s blending/distribution facility in Mocksville. A leading manufacturer of wood, metal, and specialty industrial coatings, FinishWorks opened its doors in Mocksville two years ago in the old Crown Wood building at 125 John Crotts Road. Since then, the company has developed $3 million a year in new business while shifting established customers over from its facility in […]