FacebookInstagramYouTubeFlickrRss

Yearly Archives: 2025

Mocksville Charts a Bold Future for Downtown: Town Explores Master Plan and Development Opportunities for Former Energy United Property

2025-06-24T17:13:19-04:00

At the June 2025 meeting of the Mocksville Board of Commissioners, town leaders shared updates about the future of downtown, including the development potential of the former Energy United property and the importance of creating a master plan to guide growth. These discussions reflect Mocksville’s commitment to thoughtful, strategic revitalization that respects the town’s character while preparing for the future. A Landmark Acquisition for Downtown Revitalization In June 2024, the Town of Mocksville purchased a key 5.08-acre parcel from Energy United for $1,985,000, marking a significant step in shaping downtown’s future. The tract, the largest contiguous property in downtown Mocksville, stretches [...]

Mocksville Charts a Bold Future for Downtown: Town Explores Master Plan and Development Opportunities for Former Energy United Property2025-06-24T17:13:19-04:00

Celebrating Parks and Grounds Appreciation Week in Mocksville

2025-06-17T13:29:30-04:00

(L to R) Back Row: Jeff Brown, Adam Sexton, Jonathan Hampton, Middle Row: Chris Vaughn, Eric Mendoza-Razo, Austin BlaskievichFront Row: Victor Calix, Wyatt Burton, Donnie Simmons Mayor Honors Local Crew for Their Hard Work and Dedication During the June meeting of the Mocksville Board of Commissioners, Mayor Will Marklin proclaimed June 15th–21st as Parks and Grounds Appreciation Week, recognizing the vital role these spaces—and the teams that maintain them—play in the quality of life in our community. “Parks and grounds are something near and dear to my heart. I just got back from spending a week with my sons in Zion [...]

Celebrating Parks and Grounds Appreciation Week in Mocksville2025-06-17T13:29:30-04:00

Full Circle: Lee Rollins Returns Home as Mocksville Town Manager

2025-06-20T10:53:29-04:00

(L to R)  Lee Rollins, Mocksville town manager; Lynn Trivette, assistant town manager/town clerk/finance director; and Donna Lawrence, administrative specialist.  Life-long Resident Brings Decades of Experience and a Heart for Community to the Role After a career spanning the private sector, regional leadership, and nonprofit work, Lee Rollins has come full circle—returning home to serve as the town manager of Mocksville, the community he has loved his entire life. A lifelong resident of Mocksville, Rollins is no stranger to its people, history, or challenges. “I love Mocksville. I live here, grew up here, and I’m only a five-minute walk from Town [...]

Full Circle: Lee Rollins Returns Home as Mocksville Town Manager2025-06-20T10:53:29-04:00

Mocksville Town Manager Presents Balanced FY 2025-2026 Budget, Maintains Current Tax Rate

2025-06-20T10:53:44-04:00

Budget Reflects Strategic Vision and Sustainable Growth Mocksville Town Manager Lee Rollins has submitted a balanced proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to the Board of Commissioners, in accordance with the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The $8.48 million General Fund budget reflects the town’s commitment to long-term strategic planning, infrastructure investment, and sustainable growth, while maintaining the current property tax rate of $0.29 per $100 of assessed value. “This budget is the result of thoughtful collaboration with our leadership team and Board of Commissioners,” said Rollins. “It represents an incremental but meaningful step toward realizing [...]

Mocksville Town Manager Presents Balanced FY 2025-2026 Budget, Maintains Current Tax Rate2025-06-20T10:53:44-04:00

Summer Nights, Silver Screens: Mocksville’s 2025 Movies in the Park Lineup Is Here!

2025-04-23T14:54:24-04:00

Enjoy family-friendly favorites under the stars, selected by you! Get ready to grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks—Mocksville’s beloved Movies in the Park series is back, and this year’s lineup is better than ever! Thanks to input from the community through a summer movie survey, the Town of Mocksville has compiled a schedule filled with fun, laughter, and heartwarming moments for the entire family. “We’re excited to unveil this summer’s movie lineup, chosen with help from our community through the summer movie survey,” said Jeannette Pitts, Mocksville’s director of marketing and community development. “Every voice matters, and our goal [...]

Summer Nights, Silver Screens: Mocksville’s 2025 Movies in the Park Lineup Is Here!2025-04-23T14:54:24-04:00

A Spring Message from the Mayor

2025-06-20T10:54:13-04:00

One of my favorite things about being the Mayor of Mocksville has been my newfound appreciation for our water and sewer infrastructure. My wife and children laugh when someone asks me about our new water plant or sewer plant improvements, and I light up like a Christmas tree. I am amazed at the miles of pipe, the number of valves in the system, the water towers that aid in pressure, and the safety cutoffs put in place throughout the system. Most people never even consider all that goes into providing these essential services until there is a failure in the system.  [...]

A Spring Message from the Mayor2025-06-20T10:54:13-04:00

SBA Home North Carolina Launches in Mocksville With Community Celebration and Big Plans for Growth

2025-06-20T10:54:05-04:00

SBA Home North Carolina presented Mocksville with the gift of pickleball courts at Rich Park. (L to R) Mocksville Town Manager Lee Rollins, Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin,  Angelika Matczak - President and CEO of SBA Home North Carolina, and Jurgita Radzevice - SBA Home’s CEO in Lithuania. SBA Home North Carolina rolled out the green carpet to celebrate the construction of its first U.S. manufacturing facility with a festive event that combined global flair and genuine community warmth The Lithuanian furniture manufacturer has chosen Mocksville as the site of its first U.S.-based facility, and the recent gathering marked the beginning of [...]

SBA Home North Carolina Launches in Mocksville With Community Celebration and Big Plans for Growth2025-06-20T10:54:05-04:00

Mocksville Celebrates 32 Years as a Tree City USA with Arbor Day Festivities

2025-03-21T15:11:08-04:00

Join the Arbor Day Celebration on April 25th! The Town of Mocksville is proud to celebrate its 32nd consecutive year as a Tree City USA! Join us on Friday, April 25th, at 10 a.m. at Rich Park Shelter 2, 317 Park Drive, Mocksville, as we commemorate this milestone with a special tree-planting ceremony. Honoring Our Commitment to Trees During the event, Mayor Will Marklin will read the official Arbor Day proclamation, reinforcing our community’s commitment to tree planting, care, and preservation. We are also honored to welcome Ranger James Bentley from the North Carolina Forest Service, who will present Mocksville with [...]

Mocksville Celebrates 32 Years as a Tree City USA with Arbor Day Festivities2025-03-21T15:11:08-04:00

Lee Rollins Announced as Next Mocksville Town Manager

2025-03-04T20:56:48-05:00

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 5, 2025Contact: Interim Town Manager, Lynn Trivette336-753-6702ltrivette@mocksvillenc.gov                                      Lee Rollins Announced as Next Mocksville Town Manager Mr. Lee Rollins has been appointed as Mocksville Town Manager. Mr. Rollins will join the Town of Mocksville on March 17, 2025. Mr. Rollins has 13 years of experience as a former town manager of Bermuda Run and over 30 years of experience in public and private partnerships.  Lee currently serves as Executive Director for Resource Institute, Inc. a locally based non-profit organization that works with local governments and other partners to enhance America's natural resources by restoring streams, rivers, [...]

Lee Rollins Announced as Next Mocksville Town Manager2025-03-04T20:56:48-05:00

Preparing for Mocksville’s Future: Join the Town’s Budget Retreat on February 15

2025-01-31T10:19:19-05:00

Residents of Mocksville have a unique opportunity to participate in shaping the town’s future. Join Mayor Will Marklin, the Mocksville Board of Commissioners, and Town staff for the FY2025-2026 Budget Retreat on Saturday, February 15th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mocksville Education Building, 201 Salisbury Street. Open to the public, this pivotal meeting will focus on aligning the town’s budget with its Strategic Plan for sustainable growth. Why a Strategic Plan Matters “A Strategic Plan with a well-defined Mission, Vision, and Goals is essential for controlled and thoughtful growth in the Town of Mocksville,” explained Interim Town Manager [...]

Preparing for Mocksville’s Future: Join the Town’s Budget Retreat on February 152025-01-31T10:19:19-05:00
Go to Top