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All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part III

2023-05-17T08:05:21-04:00

Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is. Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City Award. We will now compete against 19 other communities in Denver, Colorado, June 9-11, 2023. This year’s theme is “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement.” The 2023 award seeks to identify communities that are breaking down barriers to meaningful youth participation and enacting programs that will improve the quality of life for youth and, by extension, all members of the [...]

All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part III2023-05-17T08:05:21-04:00

All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part II

2023-05-10T10:00:19-04:00

Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is.  Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City Award. We will now compete against 19 other communities in Denver, Colorado, June 9-11, 2023.   This year’s theme is “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement.” The 2023 award seeks to identify communities that are breaking down barriers to meaningful youth participation and enacting programs that will improve the quality of life for youth and, by extension, all members of the [...]

All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part II2023-05-10T10:00:19-04:00

All-American City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special

2023-05-12T15:44:34-04:00

Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is. Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City Award. We will now compete against 19 other communities in Denver, Colorado, June 9-11, 2023. This year’s theme is “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement.” The 2023 award seeks to identify communities that are breaking down barriers to meaningful youth participation and enacting programs that will improve the quality of life for youth and, by extension, all members of the [...]

All-American City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special2023-05-12T15:44:34-04:00

Daniel Boone Family Festival, Saturday, May 6th, will Dish up Food, Fun, Music, and a Heapin’ Helpin’ of History

2023-04-26T11:45:50-04:00

Free Community Event! 10 a.m. -  7:30 p.m. The Daniel Boone Family Festival will be held in Historic Downtown Mocksville on Saturday, May 6th, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with entertainment on the outdoor stage continuing until  7:30 p.m. Featuring local artisans,  historical tours throughout the county, food,  live music, and a kids’ area with free inflatables and balloon artistry, there’s something for everyone at this all-day event!  Brush up on Your Boone History Before the Festival  Get ready for the festival by brushing up on your Daniel Boone history. Michelle DeLapp, president of the Wachovia Historical Society, will make [...]

Daniel Boone Family Festival, Saturday, May 6th, will Dish up Food, Fun, Music, and a Heapin’ Helpin’ of History2023-04-26T11:45:50-04:00

Davie County Named Finalist for All-America City Award

2023-03-30T12:40:24-04:00

Congratulations, Davie County! You are a finalist for the All-America City Award! Davie County will now compete against 19 other communities in Denver, Colorado, June 9-11, 2023. Although the award is called All-America City, it is actually a competitive forum of best practices open to cities, counties, tribes, and community organizations of all types.   The National Civic League’s All-America City Award has celebrated the best in American civic innovation since 1949. The Award, bestowed yearly on ten communities (over 500 recipients in all), recognizes the work of communities in using inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections [...]

Davie County Named Finalist for All-America City Award2023-03-30T12:40:24-04:00

Davie County Breaks Ground on New Cooleemee Water Treatment Plant

2023-03-28T08:48:37-04:00

(L to R) Davie County Public Utilities Director Johnny Lambert, Mocksville Town Board Member Carl Lambert, County Commissioner Benita Finney, County Commissioner Brent Shoaf, Mocksville Town Board Member Johnny Frye, Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin, County Commissioner Terry Reneger, County Commissioner Mark Jones, and County Commissioner Richard Poindexter. Last week Davie County and the Towns of Mocksville, Cooleemee, and Bermuda Run broke ground on their most significant collaboration yet: a $50 million state-of-the-art water treatment plant that will serve all residents of Davie County.  State-of-the-Art Water Treatment Plant Will Serve All of Davie County Davie County owns and operates the Cooleemee Water [...]

Davie County Breaks Ground on New Cooleemee Water Treatment Plant2023-03-28T08:48:37-04:00

Town of Mocksville Kicks off 2023-2024 Budget Process 

2023-03-28T08:52:02-04:00

Recognizing that a goal without a plan is just a wish, the Mocksville Town Board held its first budget retreat incorporating the Town’s 2022 Strategic Plan this month at Davidson-Davie Community College. The half-day meeting allowed the board and staff to discuss the challenges and needs facing the town during the coming year and to look at the big picture before making specific decisions about allocating resources.  Town Board members listened to presentations by the town manager, economic development, the town’s engineer, and the heads of each department. Each department provided a progress report toward its strategic goals and shared funding [...]

Town of Mocksville Kicks off 2023-2024 Budget Process 2023-03-28T08:52:02-04:00

Budgeting for Mocksville’s Future: Public Invited to Mocksville’s Budget Retreat February 4

2023-01-30T12:40:19-05:00

Budgeting plays an essential role in ensuring a town’s financial stability. Have you ever wondered how the Town of Mocksville sets its budget and determines how to allocate your tax dollars? Now is your opportunity to find out.  Mayor Will Marklin and the Mocksville Board of Commissioners invite you to attend the Town’s FY2023-2024 Budget Retreat on February 4, 2023, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. beginning at Davidson-Davie Community College (1205 S. Salisbury Street.)  “Mocksville residents are invited to come out to the annual budget retreat and hear how your elected officials work through the budget requests and come out [...]

Budgeting for Mocksville’s Future: Public Invited to Mocksville’s Budget Retreat February 42023-01-30T12:40:19-05:00

Apply Now! Town of Mocksville and Davie County Tourism Grants Now Open for 2023

2023-01-08T11:27:44-05:00

The Davie County Tourism and Town of Mocksville Tourism annual grant cycles are now open for 2023 and both non-profit and for-profit organizations are invited to apply.  Grant Seekers Can Apply for Both Grants This year, Davie Chamber President Caroline Moser and Mocksville Community Development Director Tami Langdon want to make sure that applicants understand that they can apply for grants from both organizations.  “By applying to both Davie County and Mocksville Tourism, you will gain financial leverage toward your event which enhances economic gains for both the County and the Town of Mocksville plus creates a tourism destination,” said Langdon.  [...]

Apply Now! Town of Mocksville and Davie County Tourism Grants Now Open for 20232023-01-08T11:27:44-05:00

Mocksville Christmas Parade Winners

2022-12-07T09:03:36-05:00

Holiday spirits were high as thousands lined the streets Saturday, December 3rd, for one of Mocksville’s most beloved traditions, the Mocksville Hometown Christmas Parade.  The crowd waved and children scrambled for candy as the dozens of participants, everything from walking groups, performers, single vehicles to full-blown floats, and of course, Santa Claus, traveled down Main and Depot Streets.  Mocksville Community Development Coordinator Tami Langdon appreciates all of the parade entrants and said that the points were very close for awarding top prizes. The winners of the 2021 Mocksville Hometown Christmas Parade are:  BEST OVERALL FLOATSWINNERPRIZEFIRST PLACEKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS$75.00SECOND PLACEDAVIE CO. FIREFIGHTERS [...]

Mocksville Christmas Parade Winners2022-12-07T09:03:36-05:00
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