May 29, 2014

Free Community Event this Weekend – Town of Bermuda Run Celebrates 15 Years

The Town of Bermuda Run is hosting a community celebration on Saturday, May 31 from 4-8 p.m. to commemorate the Town’s 15th Anniversary and the entire Davie County community is invited to attend. The Town hopes this event will serve as an opportunity for the community at large to learn more about Bermuda Run and how it supports the overall community and its residents. The Town of Bermuda Run has grown to be more than a gated community and now includes hotels, restaurants, housing developments and more along stretches of highways 801 and 158. Recent developments, from WinMock at Kinderton […]
May 28, 2014

House of Raeford Farms, Inc. Bringing 200 Jobs back to Davie County

After being closed for more than 2 years, the former Crestwood Farms (Townsends) processing plant on Eaton Road in Mocksville is up and running again.  Like a knight on a white horse, House or Raeford Farms is bringing the plant back to life and bringing up to 200 jobs back to this Mocksville location. Pioneers of the poultry industry since WW II, and family owned, House of Raeford Farms is operated and based out of Rose Hill, North Carolina with additional facilities in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina.  With over 5,500 employees, House of Raeford Farms is one […]
May 24, 2014

Davie County Remembers – Community will Honor Heroes on Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observation 11 am at the Brock Monday Please join us at the Brock Performing Arts Center in Mocksville at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 26th to participate in an authentic remembrance honoring the heroes who make our freedom possible and celebrate the unity and sacrifice that are among the core values that continue to sustain our nation. Memorial Day began as a day of remembrance for fallen servicemen, first observed on May 30th, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. From its inception, this was a solemn occasion. […]
May 20, 2014

SWG Aerospace Selects Davie County for New Manufacturing Plant

Please join us in saying thank you to Sabeti Wain Garrard Aerospace (SWG Aerospace) for investing in Davie County and creating new jobs here. They are located at 852 US Highway 64 West, in Mocksville at the former Eagle Heights Baptist Church. SWG Aerospace is a division of Sabeti Wain Aerospace, a global leader in the design and manufacture of airline passenger seatcovers with direct sales to over 20 major international airliners.  Sabeti Wain Aerospace is headquartered in the UK with a second production operation in Dubai. Although it has started initially with a small team, it is expected that […]
May 16, 2014

Davie County Jobs – Manufacturing Job Fair Next Tuesday

Manufacturers  looking for skilled employees to fill available positions and area job seekers have the opportunity to come together at a Davie County job fair to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 20 at the Davie Campus of DCCC, the Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties.  The job fair will be held in the Davie Administration Building, located at 1205 Salisbury Road in Mocksville and is open to the public. Resume Required for Entrance to Job Fair – Assistance Available Job fairs sponsored by DCCC allow employers to feature jobs available in the Triad area […]
May 13, 2014

Another Company Selects Davie County for Expansion

In another example of Davie County business leaders playing ambassador for our community, Davie County is pleased to welcome Bolts and Nuts Corp. to Mocksville, North Carolina. With locations in Chattanooga, TN, Macon, GA and Chicago, Ill, Bolts and Nuts began looking for a North Carolina location to continue their aggressive expansion east of the Mississippi to both support existing customers and attract new OEMs to their growing list of valued customers. Economic Development is a Team Sport While exploring options south and east of Davie County in Mooresville, Charlotte and other locations, Bolts and Nuts Executive Chairman, Dave Hadani […]
May 8, 2014

“How to get Started in Beekeeping” ~ Class Starts This Saturday, May 10

Did you know North Carolina has more backyard beekeepers than any other state?  Have you ever considered keeping bees?  Would you like to know more about this fascinating hobby or occupation?  Join the Davie County Beekeepers Association for the 2 day class, “How to Get Started in Beekeeping.” Classes Begin Saturday, May 10, 2014 When: Saturday, May 10th and 17th, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.(two classes) Where: Davie County Public Library, 371 N Main St.Mocksville, NC 27028 Course Fee: $35.00 per person Contact: George Snyder at (336) 492-2350 for more information or register online now to reserve your seat. Classes […]
April 30, 2014

Congratulations! Mocksville Recognized as One of the Safest Cities in North Carolina

Good Work Everyone and Good News for the Town of Mocksville!!!…..Mocksville is number 26 in the top 50 Safest Cities in NC, home to approximately 552 cites/towns. Thank You to Mayor Slate and the Town Board of Commissioners, Will Marklin, Johnny Frye, Lash Sanford, Rob Taylor and Amy Vaughn-Jones for their support and leadership within the Town of Mocksville.  The town is fortunate to have employees who cooperate and collaborate with other local and state resources to safeguard our environment for all residents and visitors. Thank you to the EDC, the Chamber of Commerce and the many folks inside and […]
April 28, 2014

Daniel Boone Family Festival This Saturday will Dish up Food, Fun, Music and a Heapin’ Helpin’ of History

Free Community Event! 10 AM to 9 PM On Saturday, May 3, Historic Davie will host the Daniel Boone Family Festival in Historic Downtown Mocksville.  Featuring craftsmen, merchants, educational tours, historic re-enactors, food vendors, and live music, there’s something for everyone at the all-day event which kicks off at 10 AM. The festival originated as a way to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Daniel and Rebecca Boone, and for its first two iterations it was held in August (the couple married on August 14, 1756). But the summer heat made for a long day so Historic Davie moved the celebration to May. […]