By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Authorities believe a man had been dead for more than a day before his body was found in a van in Advance last Wednesday. His roommate has been charged with murder, telling Davie 911 Communications dispatchers what he had done. When Davie sheriff’s deputies arrived at the home in the […] The post Murder victim hit in head with barbell; dead for over a day when found appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

A Davie man is in custody, accused of having 11 emaciated Chihuahua dogs at his residence off Hobson Drive south of Mocksville. Nathan Lee Tanner, 30, of 413 Hobson Drive, faces 10 misdemeanor counts and one felony count of cruelty to animals. He was taken into custody without privilege of bond because of pending charges […] The post Man faces animal cruelty charges appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Ever curious about where the first school in Davie County might have met? Step inside it yourself. The owners of the circa 1830s brick schoolhouse where Peter S. Ney taught have invited members of the Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society and their guests to see their restoration in person on Thursday, Sept. 19 at […] The post Davie’s oldest standing schoolhouse – circa 1830s – to open for tour appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

A body was found dead inside of a vehicle on Wednesday morning, and a resident of that Underpass Road in Advance address has been arrested. Rivera Augero Jr., 29, of 888 Underpass Road, was charged with murder. He was taken into custody without privilege of bond pending a first-appearance hearing today (Thursday) in Davie District […] The post Body found in vehicle; man charged with murder appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The 145th annual Masonic Picnic is this Saturday in Mocksville. Sponsored by the Farmington, Advance and Mocksville Masonic lodges, it will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Masonic Picnic Grounds off Poplar Street. Once the biggest event in Davie County, the picnic went on some hard times before […] The post Masons bringing Masonic Picnic back to life appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Don’t say there’s nothing to do in Davie County. This Saturday, there are at least five events expected to draw local and regional interest, including the Masonic Picnic (separate story), the Tour of Farmington bicycle event; The Great Bullhole Duck Race and Community Day; a Pirate Party in Downtown Mocksville; and the Carolina Bible Camp […] The post Weekend events expected to draw hundreds into Davie appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Fundraisers Saturday, Sept. 14 Community breakfast, Mocks Church, Mocks Church & Beauchamp roads, Advance, 6:30-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, biscuits, beverages. Sponsored by Mocks Men to benefit projects. Saturday, Sept. 28 Hotdog Saturday to benefit Michele Dyson family, New Union Church, Sheffield/County Line roads, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 […] The post Local Events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Six women will vie for the title of Ms. Senior Davie at a pageant on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Davie Senior Services, 278 Meroney St., Mocksville. Tickets are free and are available for pick up at either campus of Senior Services. • Deborah Gail Nelson will sing for her talent portion of […] The post Six seek Ms. Senior Davie County title appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

By Alyson Morse IMPACT of the Piedmont Nestled in the heart of the Piedmont, where rolling hills blend seamlessly with a vibrant community spirit, lies IMPACT of the Piedmont – a beacon of dedication to the humanity and rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This organization is devoted to ensuring that everyone […] The post More than a meal: Special visitor brought joy to homebound recipient appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 7: Zachary Alan Hinkle, 26, of Pratt Farm Lane, Mocksville, felony possession of Schedule IV controlled substand, possession of Schedule III controlled substance. Sept. 6: Courtney Castle Makuch, 38, of US 158, Mocksville, injury to property, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, resisting an officer, […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

By KC Smith Cooleemee Correspondent While standing on stage with nine other teachers representing schools in Davie County, Carmen Lawerence heard her name announced as the Davie County teacher of the Year. With hands in the air she gave a big shout out to the faculty seated at her left because she was so happy […] The post Davie’s teacher of the year always striving for improvement appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Davie County Public Utilities will conduct smoke tests in Bermuda Run and Cooleemee during the week of Sept.  16. These tests are crucial for identifying leaks, cracks, or defects within the sewer system. During this time, residents may notice smoke emitting from various points such as ventilation lines within homes, manhole covers, and locations where […] The post Don’t be alarmed as county tests sewer systems with smoke appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Michele Dyson had a smile on her face. At least she was trying her best to smile. It was Monday, Aug. 19 as she was driving her vehicle on Dyson Road in western Davie County when a gust of wind downed two large trees, taking power lines with them. It all fell on her vehicle. […] The post Recovery long for woman injured when trees fall on vehicle appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record A couple of weeks ago, a 4-year-old child in Davie County overdosed on a packaged CBD product found in the home. And Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman says that some of the CBD products being sold are actually marijuana. That’s why officers raided two such places, confiscating products and cash. No […] The post Sheriff says marijuana being sold as hemp at local stores appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Bermuda Run Mayor Mike Brannon said it best as he described Davie’s newest Ambassadors of Respect. “Too often we hear the negative stories of young adults and the things they should or should not be doing. It’s so encouraging to be able to show the positive side of what these special individuals are doing to […] The post Show some respect: Davie’s young people are doing just that appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Each year, the Davie County Hospital Foundation Fund provides essential support for projects aimed at improving healthcare in Davie County. This August, the Davie Community Foundation awarded $32,891 in grants to five organizations to support initiatives that enhance healthcare services. A grant of $10,000 went to A Storehouse for Jesus to help with medical needs […] The post Davie County Hospital Foundation grants help promote better health appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Community breakfast, Mocks Church, Mocks Church & Beauchamp roads, Advance, 6:30-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, biscuits, beverages. Sponsored by Mocks Men to benefit mission projects. Saturday, Sept. 28. Hotdog Saturday to benefit Michele Dyson family, New Union Church, Sheffield/County...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center is a full-service hospital focusing on emergency and surgical care – including orthopedic and colorectal surgery. In Davie County, Novant is partnering with the Ignite Davie (ID) College Promise program. Alisha Hutchens, president and chief operating officer of...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 31: Shannan Lee O’Shaughnessy, 33, of Harness Lane, Mocksville, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Aug. 30: Keefrem Trevaugh Zyier Barrett, 25, of Winston-Salem, DWI; Cory Dustin Holleman, 36, of Salisbury, assault,...

By Julie Whittaker Partners Davie Community Collaborative Suicide Prevention Initiative Folks, Davie has a history of having spiked years with high suicide rates. Sadly, it appears that we may well be in such a year. As of early April, there were five confirmed deaths by suicide. This number will likely be the average rate for […] The post Davie suicide rate spikes: training to help available appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.