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Mocksville Invites Community to Help Shape the Future: Public Kickoff Set for November 4

2025-10-16T10:48:36-04:00

Town of Mocksville Launches Comprehensive and Downtown Master Planning Process with Benchmark Planning The Town of Mocksville is inviting residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend a public kickoff event for its Comprehensive Plan update and new Downtown Master Plan. The event will take place during the Mocksville Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, November 4th, at 6 p.m.,  held at the Mocksville Education Building (behind Town Hall). The evening will offer an overview of the planning timeline and scope, and introduce Benchmark Planning, the firm hired to lead the initiative. Multiple public input opportunities will be forthcoming as part of [...]

Mocksville Invites Community to Help Shape the Future: Public Kickoff Set for November 42025-10-16T10:48:36-04:00

Rock, Relax, and Celebrate! Downtown Mocksville’s End of Summer Block Party – Sept. 20

2025-08-22T16:36:07-04:00

A Full Day of Free Family Fun Say goodbye to summer in style! Join us in Downtown Mocksville for the End of Summer Block Party on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 12–8 p.m. Enjoy a day packed with live music, delicious food, and activities for the whole family. Eric and K’s BBQ and Sippity Sips will be serving up mouthwatering favorites, kids can enjoy fun activities, and the music will keep going until the crowd says otherwise—our bands will keep playing until 8 p.m. as long as there are fans in front of the stage! Live Music All Afternoon 1:30 p.m. [...]

Rock, Relax, and Celebrate! Downtown Mocksville’s End of Summer Block Party – Sept. 202025-08-22T16:36:07-04:00

Baseball Fans, Rejoice! Blue Ridge Invitational Brings Summer Tournament Action to Mocksville

2025-07-28T11:24:11-04:00

Disco Turkeys and more take the field at Rich Park There’s no better way to spend a summer evening in Mocksville than cheering from the stands at Rich Park’s Mando Field—and this July, the stakes are even higher. The Blue Ridge Invitational, a three-day round-robin collegiate summer baseball tournament, is coming to town! Featuring four exciting teams from across North Carolina and Virginia, the tournament will showcase top-level talent and hometown pride. Mocksville’s Mando Field will host six games total on Tuesday, July 29, Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, with afternoon and evening matchups each day. Admission is just [...]

Baseball Fans, Rejoice! Blue Ridge Invitational Brings Summer Tournament Action to Mocksville2025-07-28T11:24:11-04:00

Manager’s Corner: Summer 2025

2025-07-26T17:51:37-04:00

As a long-time resident of Mocksville, let me say what an absolute honor it is to serve the community I love as Town Manager. I look forward to working with the town staff to continually improve our services while being mindful of expenses. The Mocksville Board of Commissioners adopted the 2025-2026 Budget on June 3, 2025. This budget continues an incremental focus on achieving the Town's Vision Statement: The Town of Mocksville will effectively balance its historic roots and values with the need to revitalize, renew, and modernize the Town for the benefit of all its citizens. The Town will become [...]

Manager’s Corner: Summer 20252025-07-26T17:51:37-04:00

A Message from the Mayor: Summer 2025

2025-07-23T18:11:07-04:00

Summer is here! School is out, the days are getting hotter, and the kids are home looking for something to do. For all the folks who missed the June 3rd Mocksville Town Board meeting, a proclamation was read declaring June 15th-21st as Parks and Grounds Week. During our meeting, we took time to recognize the hard work of our Parks Department in keeping Rich Park and Downtown Park looking great and in helping create a welcoming environment for everyone in our town and county. At the request of my son (the one who lives in Arizona), I had the opportunity last [...]

A Message from the Mayor: Summer 20252025-07-23T18:11:07-04:00

Deputy Town Clerk, Emily Quance Earns NCAMC State Certification

2025-07-11T14:13:50-04:00

Emily Quance, Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Mocksville, North Carolina, has been awarded the prestigious designation of “NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL CLERK” (NCCMC) from the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks, along with the School of Government of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for achieving its high educational, experience, and service requirements. Ms. Quance attained her designation as a North Carolina State Certified Municipal Clerk through the completion of the NC Association of Municipal Clerks Program conducted in cooperation with the School of Government of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an established [...]

Deputy Town Clerk, Emily Quance Earns NCAMC State Certification2025-07-11T14:13:50-04:00

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

A Christmas Message From The Mayor

2024-12-23T15:18:12-05:00

Merry Christmas!!! I hope everyone is enjoying family and friends during the holiday season. Over the last several weeks, we have been busy in town with the parade, bed races, and many other Christmas activities. It will be nice to settle down for a few days as the year ends. As 2024 comes to a close, I would like to recognize a few folks who have been instrumental in making the year a success. Thank you to our retiring Town Manager, Ken Gamble, who has done an excellent job. Ken spearheaded the “All-Star County “ initiative and has been an integral [...]

A Christmas Message From The Mayor2024-12-23T15:18:12-05:00

Help Shape the Future of Mocksville’s Movies in the Park: Share Your Preferences!

2025-06-20T10:55:57-04:00

The Town of Mocksville is committed to making its Movies in the Park series an unforgettable experience for families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy. To help create movie nights everyone can look forward to, they are inviting the community to participate in a quick survey about the event. Your input will guide in the planning of future showings, ensuring they meet the preferences of the people who matter most—you! What We Want to Know The survey is designed to cover a few key areas, such as: Preferred Days: Would you rather attend Movies in the Park on Friday or Saturday evenings? [...]

Help Shape the Future of Mocksville’s Movies in the Park: Share Your Preferences!2025-06-20T10:55:57-04:00

Mocksville Town Manager Ken Gamble Announces Retirement at the End of 2024

2024-10-11T14:34:50-04:00

After nearly 35 years of distinguished public service, Mocksville Town Manager Ken Gamble has announced plans to retire at the end of 2024. In a heartfelt statement, Gamble reflected on the honor and privilege of working alongside talented and dedicated individuals from various sectors, including government, business, non-profit, civic, faith, and community organizations. These collaborations, with a shared commitment to improving safety, outcomes, and the quality of life in both urban and rural communities, have defined his career. “My experiences serving in law enforcement and town management have made for an extremely rewarding career,” he said. He expressed deep gratitude to [...]

Mocksville Town Manager Ken Gamble Announces Retirement at the End of 20242024-10-11T14:34:50-04:00
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