The 3rd Annual Farmington Fall Expo is this Saturday from 10 AM until 2 PM.  This will be a day of family fun with food, kids games, antique tractors, live bands, silent auctions, crafters, vendors and organizations with information to share.  The Farmington Fall Expo is a community fund-raiser for playground equipment at the Farmington Community Center.  Admission is $2 or $1 plus 2 cans of food.  Children 12 and under admitted free. About the Farmington Community Center ~ Preserving the Past and Promoting the Future The Farmington Community Center is the focus of local efforts to preserve the past […]

A Fun Day for the Entire Family Join the Over 4,000 people who visit Cooleemee each year to explore the history of Southern mill town culture.  Enjoy food, music and heritage displays.  This promises to be a fun day for the entire family. New Spin on Old Mills A Cooleemee Homecoming! “This is a real homecoming event for Cooleemee. It’s also a day when we proudly share our history with anyone and everyone who comes.”  says Tony Steele, president of the Cooleemee Historical Association. When: Saturday, September 24th, 10 AM to 3 PM Where: The Zachary House & Grounds 131 […]

14th Annual Pro Scramble Golf Tournament ~ Another Perfect Day of Golf in Davie County! The 14th Annual Davie County Chamber of Commerce Pro Scramble Golf Tournament was played at Oak Valley Golf Club on Monday, September 12th.  This Arnold Palmer designed course in Davie County is carved out of old dairy farmland that captures the splendor of the Western North Carolina foothills. The Davie County Chamber of Commerce, Oak Valley Golf Pro Randall James, the entire Oak Valley staff and a team of Davie County volunteers worked with a group of generous sponsors to provide Davie County golfers with […]

Center Fair and BBQ ~ A Davie County Institution If you missed the opening day today you still have one more day to enjoy the delicious food and displays ~ all day Saturday, September 10th.  There are tons and tons of slow-cooked, moist, tender, juicy, pork barbeque!  Held on the grounds of Center United Methodist Church and the historic Center Arbor built in 1876, the Center Fair has been an institution in Davie County for decades. Center Fair Ribbons Are Coveted Prizes The Center Fair and Barbeque is the closest thing Davie County has to a county fair and residents […]

Town of Mocksville Issues Resolution ~ STOP AND REMEMBER Sunday marks 10 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  The Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners has issued a resolution expressing support for the United States regarding coming together as a nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11th, 2011. Senate Resolution ~ Passed Unanimously The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution (S. Res. 237) calling on all Americans to participate in a Moment of Remembrance on September 11, 2011. For one minute, first […]

Sunday marks 10 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Davie County Emergency Services is marking the date with a memorial service at the War memorial on the Mocksville town square. The service will begin on the square at 2:00 PM.  There will be all types of emergency vehicles on display.  The ceremony agenda includes opening remarks, ROTC presenting colors, special speakers, and of course the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. In the event of rain, the service will be hosted at the Masonic Picnic Grounds behind the Brock Performing Arts Center at 622 North Main Street […]