Aviation has been creating jobs and opportunities in North Carolina since the days of Wilbur and Orville Wright and the aerospace industry is still a very important job growth cluster for North Carolina. Carolina Precision Machining, Inc. (CPM), a home-grown Davie County aerospace manufacturer has relocated its manufacturing operation to the former Trim Building located in Mocksville at 351 Bethel Church Road.  Founded in Davie County by Steve Vick in 1993, CPM manufactures precision machine parts for aerospace, aviation and heavy equipment manufacturers.  The company currently employs 30 people and this move will help the company create 10-25 new jobs […]

You are invited to the Town of Bermuda Run for some free family-friendly outdoor entertainment this Thursday evening.  WinMock at Kinderton presents the hit movie “Despicable Me 2” at 8:30 PM this Thursday, July 9th. Admission is free… and there will be fresh hot popcorn and beverages available for purchase. A donation of canned goods for the Second Harvest Food Bank is encouraged. Bring your chairs and blankets and come sit out on the lawn at WinMock. This hit movie from Universal Pictures earned rave reviews.  three books, a video game and several other products based on the movie have also […]

Fireworks, wagon rides through Rich Park, kiddie train rides, kiddie pedal tractor races, antique tractors, a ladies frying pan toss, and even a lawn mower parade are part of the weekend activities as our nation celebrates its 239th birthday, our community has a week planned that is filled with fun for all ages!  There are many free and exciting events for everyone to enjoy. Free Fireworks Display – July 4th Celebration at Rich Park Bring your family out for an evening of Fourth of July fun, music, food and fireworks.  Parking is $5 per car beginning at 5:00 pm.  You […]

The Davie County Chamber of Commerce announces the next “Let’s Do Lunch” event for 11:45 am Tuesday, June 23rd at Maria’s Salvadorian Cuisine in Mocksville.  “Let’s Do Lunch” is an informal lunch event with a “Cash Mob” twist.  The Davie Chamber coordinates with local restaurants to host the event and invites the community to come out for lunch and make a difference at a local business. Let’s Do Lunch is open to everyone – chamber members, prospects or anyone who wants to support our local restaurants.  Participating in Let’s Do Lunch is very easy – simply decide to have lunch […]

Wake Forest Baptist Health continues to invest in our community by providing a wealth of free resources in an initiative called BestHealth. Besthealth offers free health seminars, screenings and lifestyle events to help you live a healthier life while staying on top of the latest advances in medicine.  In addition to free health screenings, members of the BestHealth program can receive discounts at restaurants, pet stores, salons, gift stores, and more. All Classes Are Free  – Grab a Friend and Encourage One Another! Classes include creative solutions for grocery store meals, fun dance classes that tingle the soul, and boot […]

This summer the Town of Bermuda Run and Davie County Arts Council are offering Davie County families several free events as part of their summer concert series and summer movie nights. Music pops a little louder in the summertime – We throw off the shackles of the indoors for refreshing summer breezes and the beautiful outdoors.  We engage our senses as we experience the world beyond our devices.  Do you enjoy taking your family out for a walk, a dance, and some laughter?  Knowing that there is something to see, something to do, something to experience, makes our time out […]

The Volvo Group invested $2.6 million into the renovation of the 210,000 square-foot Dex building located at 2016 Cornatzer Road in Advance, North Carolina and created 38 new jobs in Davie County.  The building is located on 38 acres near Interstate 40. Automotive Industry Discovers Davie County North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory travelled to Davie County today to welcome DEX to North Carolina.  Governor McCrory was joined by executives of the Volvo Group, Dex Heavy Duty Parts LLC and local and state officials to celebrate the grand opening of the Dex facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour. Dex, a […]