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Davie County Enterprise Record 2-06-2025USPS 149-160 Number 06 Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 12 Pages 75¢ Domination War Eagle wrestlers breeze through CPC 89076 3821260Page B1 2 Year Wait Man arrested for rape after DNA test results returned Online: www.ourdavie.com By Julia BurazerFor the Enterprise Julie Lauwers found the per- Food for Thought Serving Our Neighbors volunteers and participants share a “Friendsgiving” meal. - Submitted Photos Davie High Interact Club President Karina Arellano and SON volunteer Bill Entwistle with other Interact volunteers Colson Sink, Alexa Villa and Renna Margaret Welborn. At right, Sink moves a box of food. Volunteers show love of community with food fect way to share love in her com-munity.Food.“Some of us might wonder, ‘How can I show my neighbors and my community that I love them?’ One way is by reaching out and getting to know them and what better way than by sharing food together?”President of Serving Our Neighbors (SON), Lauwers is among volunteers who pick up donations from Lowe’s Foods in Bermuda Run six days per week, from Publix three days per week and from Vernon’s Produce on Thursdays.Starting with Fresh Hope, which began sharing food during the pandemic and evolved into Serving Our Neighbors in March 2023, it has always been about community. “Serving Our Neighbors is just that: serving our neighbors,” she said. “This is our community and it's ours to care for. No one choos-es to need help with food and many have a hard time asking. However, as we always say, there is always plenty of food available and this is food that would oth-erwise go to waste, so we're all helping our neighbors and help-ing to keep the landfill from being filled up with useful food. We are Please See Son - Page 4 By Mike BarnhardtEnterprise Record The good news: the crime rate is down in Davie County.More good news: the sheriff’s office is booking more inmates into the detention center than ever before.Now the bad news: the deten-tion center is falling apart, and state inspectors are letting Sheriff J.D. Hartman, who is responsible for the jail, know.Speaking to county commis-sioners at their work session Jan. 30, Hartman said in 2024 the county’s crime rate dropped by 8.6%. “That’s tremendous. That’s my staff working diligently and hard to protect the citizens of Da-vie County.”At the same time, the number of people booked at the detention center rose from 990 to 1,036. There are 72 beds in the center, with an average daily census of 75.Hartman is housing some fe-male inmates in a neighboring county, a move that costs at a minimum $82,000 more per year.And he thinks the county’s delay in starting construction on a new jail is causing negative re-ports from state inspectors.Commissioners delayed build-ing the new jail in 2022, when they learned cost estimates from 2020 had risen some $11 million, to $27.1 million. The new esti-mate is $37 million, up from $35 million a year ago.“The state has started to get onto us,” Hartman said.He mentioned a required smoke suppression system that inspectors say must be in work-ing condition. It wasn’t installed Crime rate down But increased inmate count straining jail Please See Jail - Page 6 By Sean LaneFor the Enterprise What do a mobile coffee shop and the high school Mock Trial team have in common? They both received grants given out by the SURF Board last year, which totaled $4,750. The board, a branch of the Davie Community Foundation, is made up of 24 high school students who give youth an opportunity to make a positive impact in Davie County. Each year, the board does just that through the Popsicle 5K, raising money for the grant cycle in the spring. Whether you are an avid runner or a supporter of the community, promote youth philanthropy and register for the 5K on Feb. 22 by visiting bit.ly/Popsi-cle5k.Board Member Carden Stroud says: “My favorite part about being on the SURF Board is getting the chance to work with other teens who share a love for our community while also building valuable leadership, teamwork, and com-munication skills.” Stroud and the rest of the board start organizing the 5K early in the fall, splitting into committees such as “marketing” or “food and fun.” One of the most important jobs of the board is to reach out to business owners to secure sponsorships for the 5K. It’s this reason that gives the board the opportunity to host an annual grant cycle that has given more than $100,000 in youth grants since 2005.“The grants allow us to give back to the community and then see the impact,” says the board’s Volunteer Committee Chair, Amber Lynde. “A great example of this is with Soaring Sips. We are able to see this grant in action at our high school and the positive impact on the Soaring Eagle students.” This grant written by Brooklyn Lakey funded a mobile coffee station for the high school special education students as an opportunity for work experience and interaction with the community. Another grant from last year was carried out by Mock Trial member Ellie Addison. The grant covered the expense of competition tim-ers, travel costs, and competition entry fees, which help the Mock Trial team at the high school learn teamwork, public speaking, and knowledge of the law. These grants would not be possible without community involvement in the Popsicle 5K.Runners take off in last year’s Pop- sicle 5K. - Photo by Tami Daniel Popsicle 5K empowers Davie teens 2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025Editorial Page USPS 149-160 171 S. Main St., P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 751-2120 Published weekly by Salisbury Newsmedia LLC John Carr.....................................Publisher Mike Barnhardt............................Managing Editor Ray Tutterow...............................Advertising Director Brian Pitts....................................Sports Editor Mocksville Enterprise 1916-1958 Davie Record 1899-1958 Periodicals Postage Paid in Mocksville, NC 27028Subscription RatesSingle Copy, 75 Cents$32.03 Per Year In Davie CountyPOSTMASTERSend Address Changes to:Davie County Enterprise RecordP.O. Box 99, Mocksville, NC 27028 Cooleemee Journal 1901-1971 The Enterprise Record welcomes letters from readers on topics of local, state, national or international issues. An effort will be made to print all letters, provided they are not libelous, vulgar or in poor taste. The editor reserves the right to edit for grammar and space. Letters should include the name and ad-dress of the writer and a signature. A telephone number, not to be published, is requested. Have letters in the newspaper office no later than 4 p.m. Friday prior to the week to be published. The Literary Corner: Renegade Writer’s Guild Dateline Letters Welcome The Dulin Family MysteryBy Linda BarnetteOne of the most interesting stories I’ve encountered in my People, Not Property research is that of the Dulin family in Davie County. Phillip Nathaniel Dulin was a wealthy plantation owner in eastern Davie County. After his parents died, Philip went to Mississippi (no reason given). While there he married Harriet Esther Brown on Jan. 13, 1861. They returned to Davie and had 5 children together. After Philip died on May 24, 1874, Harriet married John Asbury Davis, an attorney and a justice of the peace from Davidson County.What is interesting here is that Harriet’s mother, Edna Brown, who is also buried in the old Dulin Family ceme-tery, had the following inscription on her tombstone: “Edna Brown, ex-slave and house servant to the ‘Davis family.” She was born in 1818 in Tennessee and died here in 1889. She had 3 daughters: Harriet Esther Brown Dulin Davis, Sarah Paine “Sallie” Brown Bloodsworth, and Helen Susanna Brown.When I checked her information on Find a Grave, the writer said that her grandson-in-law- Col. Jacob Stewart, was sworn in as the executor of her hesitate on 8/14/1889 and list-ed Harriet Davis and Sallie Bloodworth as her heirs.I personally remember Col. Stewart, who lived in a big white house where the North Main Street Church of Christ stands now. He often walked up the street to town and was a visible and well-known person. His daughter was a teacher at Mocksville Elementary School when I was a student there in the early 1950s. Naturally, I was curious about the truth or fiction of Edna Brown’s tombstone. As it turns out, Col. Stewart was married to Madeline Dulin, daughter of Philip and Harriette Dulin. They had 8 children, the youngest of whom was the teacher I mentioned above.The next step was Ancestry, where I checked her records. She was listed as free in the 1850 and the 1860 censuses in Mississippi, no race given. However, her race was listed as white in the 1870 and 1880 censuses. At that time she lived with her daughter Sallie in Tallahatchie, Mississippi. The Dulin Cemetery is essentially lost to time. Six people are listed as buried there, including Edna, but no grave photos exist. The Edna Brown mystery is also lost to time. A Battle CryBy E. BishopOur very own North Carolina hero, born in Kittrell (near Raleigh) in 1918, Charity Adams was the first Black wom-an to be commissioned into the Women’s Army Corp (WAC) leading the first and only unit of color in WAC to be stationed in Europe. She was the highest ranking black woman officer during WWII earning a well-deserved rise to Lieutenant Col-onel in December 1945. After arriving back home in February 1946 to no fanfare, she continued her fight against segrega-tion in the Army and helped give opportunities for African American women in the military. She died Jan. 13, 2002 at age 83. A 2024 American war drama filmed, written and di-rected by Tyler Perry titled Six Triple Eight is based on the true story of the unsung heroes led by Adams.The WAC was created during WWII; 150,000 women served in this branch during the war in noncombat roles. Their jobs ranged from switchboard operators to mechanics, bakers, etc. Initially, the Army was slow to keep pace with progress of accepting black servicewomen. But, with civil rights groups pressing the War Department to give the same opportunities to these women as they did their white counter-parts, things started to change.A total of 855 Black, Caribbean and Mexican descent women volunteered to serve their country in any role as-signed to them. This specific group of women became battle ready despite being given support roles. The SixTripleEighth Central Postal Directory Battalion was established but only after many of the Army’s attempts had failed in getting a huge backlog of mail delivered to the service men and women and to their families back home. Due to the three year backlog of mail and packages, fami-lies at home, not knowing where their loved ones were, began complaining to the government. The psychological impact of not receiving mail from loved ones created low morale on the battlefields as well. With the intervention of First Lady Elea-nor Roosevelt and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, things began to take shape and move forward even though the higher-ups in the military with their racist’s attitudes hoped to see the 6888 fail.This group of women took on an impossible task. Despite the discrimination and agonizing conditions they were forced to work under, they were determined. Their motto was “No mail, low morale” so their focus was on getting mail to sol-diers and raising their morale. A system was developed and put in place, working in three shifts, ensuring 24 hour pro-cessing of mail. They were able to process about 65,000 piec-es of mail per shift and cleared the backlog in three months instead of the anticipated six month time frame given to them. As a retired postal delivery person, I cannot fully grasp the enormity of problems these women went through to deter-mine where each piece of mail should go. There were no zip codes then, many of the soldiers probably had shifting loca-tions for mail delivery, many letters were probably addressed with nicknames or hard to read and the list could go on. But, despite all of this, these women sorted over 17 mil-lion pieces of mail ahead of schedule. The documentary/movie SixTripleEight is based on his-torian Kevin M. Hymel’s article “Fighting a Two-Front War” published in February 2019 issue of WWII History Maga-zine. Well worth watching. Fundraisers Saturday, Feb. 8 Community breakfast, Mocks Church, Beauchamp/Mocks Church roads, Ad-vance, 6:30-10 a.m. $8, pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits, sausage grave, b iscuits, beverages. Sponsored by Mocks Men to benefit their mission projects.Community breakfast, First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville, 7:30-10 a.m. Donations County ham, ba-con, sausage, eggs, grits, ap-ples, biscuits, gravies, bever-ages.Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, 1939 Farmington Road, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, fruit, beverages. Do-nations to support Hurricane Helene victims in mountains.Souper Bowl Meal, Oak Grove United Methodist, 1994 US 158, Mocksville, 6 p.m. Fellowship meal and bingo. Saturday, Feb. 15Community breakfast, Oak Grove United Methodist, 1994 US 158, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Eggs, biscuits, gra-vy, sausage, country ham, grits, apples, French toast sticks, beverages. Donations accepted.Country ham and sausage breakfast, Center Method‑ist, 7-10 a.m., 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville. Also biscuits, grits, eggs, gravies, beverages. Saturday, March 22Community Yard Sale and Pet Adoptions, Davie Hu-mane Society, 162 Webb Way, Advance, 8 a.m,.-3 p.m. $15 for 10 x 10 space, givebutter.com/HSDCyardsale. Religion Through March 5KidsZone and Teen/Zone, Mocks Church, 423 Beau-champ Rd., Advance, Wednes- days through March 5. Family dinners at 5:15 p.m.; program ends at 7:15. 5 age groups. Special Events Friday, Feb. 14Blood drive, Davie High small gym, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Daviehosa fu-ture health professionals. 180 War Eagle Drive, Mocksville. Saturday, March 22Young Enbtrepreneurs Mar‑ket, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Down-town Mocksville. Kids do the selling, age 18 and under. Email Dottie Graham at dgra-ham@skylinenationalbank.com for details. Second ThursdaysSenior Services @ The Bridge, 197 Main St., Cool-eemee, 10 a.m. Open to adults age 55 and older, game with prizes, program, light snacks. OngoingScout Troop 9555G, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tues-days of each month, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W.Tech Tuesdays/Thurs‑days, Davie County Public Library, 371 N.Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Contact rnelson@daviecountync.gov, 336-753-6033.Free Food from Serving Our Neighbors: Thursdays, 5-5:30 p.m., 197 N. Main St., Cool-eemee; Sundays, 3-3:30 p.m., Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1994 US 158, Mocks-ville; fourth Monday of each month, 6-6:30 p.m., Hillsdale Church, 5018 US 158, Ad-vance. Meetings Thursday, Feb. 20Davie County commissioners, 9 a.m. work session, second floor, county administration building, Downtown Mocks-ville. OngoingSheffield-Calahaln Vol. Fire Dept., Monday nights at 7. NAMI family support group for confidential support for families with persons with diagnosed mental illness. Via Zoom second and fourth Tues-days, 6-7:30 p.m. missjulieysl@gmail.com.Disabled American Veterans Davie Chapter 75, first Mon-day of each month, 6 p.m., DAV Building, 1958 US 601 S., Mocksville. 336-749-8347. SeniorsAll events are sponsored by Davie Senior Services. For more information or to register, call 336-753-6230. The main cam-pus at 278 Meroney St. is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The health and fitness center at the Brock Recreation Center at 644 N. Main St. is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays. Friday, Feb. 7Bunco, 1 p.m.Crafternoon: Tea Cup Gnomes, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Monday, Feb. 10Diabetes & Nutrition Class, 1-2:30 p.m. with Kathy Crots of Kidney Nutrition Care Center. Tuesday, Feb. 11Intergenerational Hand Quilting, 9-11 a.m. With Da-vie Recreation & Parks, call 336-753-8326 to register.QPR Suicide Prevention Training, 9:30 a.m. with Ste-fanie Robbins of Partners Health Management. QPR: question, persuade, refer. Teach-es skills to recognize clues. Wednesday, Feb. 12Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction. Feb. 13-March 27Knitting, Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. with Danny Cartner. Thursday, Feb. 13Heart Health Seminar, 10 a.m. with rep from Novant Health.Senior Games/Special Olym‑pics Cornhole, 10:30 a.m. at Brock Gym.Memory Cafe, 2 p.m. For those with dementia and their caregivers. Friday, Feb. 14Valentine’s Day Party, 2 p.m. Food, entertainment by Singing Seniors. Monday, Feb. 17Monthly Movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn. Tuesday, Feb. 18Downsizing 101 Seminar, 10 a.m. with Lori English of Chaos2Calm. Learn how to downsize home/belongings.Tell Me Your Story Project, 1 p.m. with Senior Writing Group. Get tips on writing personal history. Wednesday, Feb. 19Winter Field Day, 1 p.m. at Brock Campus. Table tennis, badminton, basketball shooting, cornhole. Friday, Feb. 21Crafternoon ‑ Cork Trivet, 2 p.m. with Rachel Nelson at public library. Monday, Feb. 24What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25Intergenerational Machine Quilting Class, 9-11 a.m. at recreation & parks.Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner to discuss trip options. Wednesday, Feb. 26Black History Month Cel‑ebration, 2 p.m. with Da-vie NAACP. Theme: African Americans and the Arts. Cake and punch. OngoingBrock Senior Steppers, Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no pro-grams. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.Coffee & Caregiving, Second & fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m.. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff member Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages.Quilting, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring own suppliesCrocheting, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. with Theresa Manak and Sara Cioffi. Bring own supplies.Woodcarving, Wednesdays, 9-noon with Tim Trudgeon, $8.75 for new students to cover initial supplies.Art Class, Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon with Jo Robinson. Begin-ning to advanced. Live Music Friday, Feb. 7Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tan-glewood Pizza, US 158, Ber-muda Run. Saturday, Feb. 8Coley Williams, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Friday, Feb. 14Anna Mertson, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.Carolina Clay, Wingman, 7 p.m., Four Oaks Event Center, Downtown Mocksville. $10. Saturday, Feb. 15Exit 180, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Friday, Feb. 21Fireside Collective Duo, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Bite the bullet.It’s the position our county commissioners are in when it comes to construction of a new detention center - or in terms us older folk understand - a new jail.If you think those commissioners have an easy job, attend or listen to their budget workshops. Listen as department heads explain the needs, and how much money it takes to meet those needs. It can make your head spin.Sure, there’s plenty of waste in government. Most of us have seen that in private business, as well. Goverments - and individuals for that matter - should always be on the lookout for unneeded expenditures.Those needs are real. Commissioners are tasked with meeting them the best they can while trying not to burden residents with higher taxes. It ain’t easy.But the time to build a new detention center is here. Not because the state says we have to, but because it’s the right thing to do. A high price is no reason to delay this project any further. The price ain’t going down. It’s been reviewed and cut and reviewed and cut more times than most can re-member. Imagine that, prices aren’t decreasing. That delay a few years ago was just putting off the inevitable. Well, the inevi-table is here.Yes, there are bad people housed at the Davie Detention Center. Sheriff J.D. Hartman explained that well to commis-sioners, giving one example of a woman who had stripped off all her clothes and began throwing urine and feces at guards, even covering her own body with the excrement.In a new jail, the guards wouldn’t be subjected to such behavior. Neither would her fellow inmates.Also, it’s a jail - not a prison.Most of the people housed in the Davie Detention Center are awaiting trial. Just because you are arrested doesn’t mean you’re guilty, at least not according to the law. And those who can’t make bail while awaiting trial are usually those with lower incomes, with mental illness and no or poor support systems. Let’s not forget about those detention officers who have to work in these same, sometimes unsafe conditions. They de-serve better even more than those charged with crimes. There have been worker’s compensation claims; more lawsuits can only be expected if something isn’t done.And while it’s the county commission’s job to pay for a new jail, it’s not entirely their decision on when to do that or why it has to be done. As with the courthouse, judges and other state inspectors can require improvements.It’s time to bite the bullet.- Mike Barnhardt Bite the bullet and build a new jail DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 - 3 ADVANCE FAMILY DENTAL DR. AMY LI & DR. 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Gold $8995 each 2503 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd. Clemmons, NC(beside Lowes Foods) (336) 766-8505 Community Covenant ChurCh 1446 Sheffield Rd.,Mocksville, NC 27028 Bible Wesleyan, Traditional Music Everyone is warmly welcomed. JESUS SAVES! Pastor Keith Ledford Sun. am 10:45 Sun. Pm 6:00 Wed. Pm 7:00 Find us on Facebook Continued From Page 1just the middle-men, so to speak.” As one volunteer shared: “It’s not about us or the food, it is about building relation-ships.” SON is flourishing due to community partnerships. One of the highlights of 2024 was “Friendsgiving.” Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing and gravy were on the menu, plus two long tables of homemade desserts prepared by volunteers. Volunteers served the plates to guests and then joined them at the tables.“There was no us and them,” Lauwers said. “We were all one. Tables were decorated, and salads and bread baskets adorned each table, creat-ing what Lauwers called “a beautiful glimpse of God's Kingdom at our first-ever Friendsgiving meal.” Serving Our Neighbors partners include Oak Grove UMC, Grace Mission, Campfire Collective, and the Shoals Emerging Communi-ty which worked together to make it possible. “Everyone ate their fill and there were even left-overs. Sorta like the time Jesus shared a meal with five loaves and two fish; all were filled, plus 12 baskets of left-overs were made up for those who could not attend.”“My heart was full with The cooks who prepared the “Friendsgiving” feast; and greeters Kelly and Phyllis. - Submitted Photos SON ... the sound of conversation, laughter, and a little one say-ing, ‘This was the best meal I ever had.’ Yes, indeed,” said the Rev. Susan H. Ewing – United Methodist Emerging Community Pastor – Camp-fire Collective. Another guest said she never expected to even be served – even the coffe. The afternoon was topped off with the tables playing Mad Libs, with laughter as each table shared their story. Food sharing/ distribu-tions are held every Sunday from 3-3:30 p.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist, off US 158 just east of Mocks-ville. Participants shop for the food they are interested in for their family, so there is choice involved and boxes are not pre-prepared. When asked if there had been any changes since the Friendsgiving, board mem-ber,Sue Boggs said: “I feel there has been a change in at-mosphere when we come to-gether on Sunday afternoons to share food. Trust had been built by being a consistent presence each week, but hav-ing a sit-down meal around the table was a turning point. I believe there is now more interaction among the folks being served and those of us serving, with more eye contact, more smiles, and in-creased conversation.” Another food distribu-tion/sharing is at The Bridge Church, 197 Main St. in Cooleemee. SON pulls in with the mobile food pan-try every Thursday evening and offers food from 5-5:30. Terry Thornett, a member of Hillsdale UMC and SON board, regularly brings his homemade soup which is especially appreciated on these cold winter days. One evening, over the holidays, Grace Mission and Campfire Collective served hot choco-late and had “treat bags” for everyone. This was a great opportunity to visit with many of our neighbors. Jan Denton, who leads the Cool-eemee distribution, shared how much it meant to the people who came that eve-ning. There are so many orga-nizations and businesses in the community who want to give back. SON was recently blessed to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from Satur-day breakfast at First Presby-terian Church in Mocksville. Once a month they feature a different nonprofit to learn about the service organiza-tions in the area. Over the holidays was another time people shared.” One company contacted us and asked what kinds of foods were needed. Shelf stable items are in high de-mand, especially peanut but-ter and jelly, spaghetti sauce, canned soups, and tuna… For a month the employees of Funder collected canned goods for SON and delivered an SUV full of goodies. “We are super excited to help the community and the mission of Serving Our Neighbors,” said Kara Rice HR coordinator for Funder by Genesis Products. With huge smiles, Kara and her mother Michelle Crowley delivered the bags and boxes just in time for Christmas. One of the regular vol-unteers attends a church in Salisbury and the church is debt free. So, each quarter, they select charities for a do-nation and SON has grateful-ly been the recipient of two donations. Because SON is 95% volunteer, all donations go to supporting the work. SON is serving approx-imately 325-400 neighbors per week. Recently, mem-bers of the Interact Club at Davie High School began volunteering. Four young people came to the Oak Grove distribution on Jan. 26 and helped with setup, carry-ing boxes for families, and cleanup. President, Karina Arella-no was enthusiastic: “Serv-ing as president of the Inter-act Club has been an honor as I get to lead passionate leaders who are ready to give back. My members and I had an amazing time volunteer- ing at Oak Grove, which yet again has let us give back and create bonds with our com-munity members. ‘Service Above Self’ is more than a motto to us as it reminds us of the power of giving back to our community that sup-ports us in any way they can.” “SON is so grateful for the generosity of Davie County and beyond,” Lauw-ers said. “The relationships we are forming are so beau-tiful, from our grocery store employees who greet us with big smiles to donate food, to our tireless volunteers, to all the people we have the op-portunity to interact with on a weekly basis. Our hearts are filled with gratitude.” For information about Serving Our Neighbors, con-tact Alma at 336 707-0203 or Julia 336 413-2701. Volunteers from Funder include Philip and Craig, left, and Kara Rice and Michelle Crowley. Can I make changes to my prearrangements or transfer a preneed? The answer is YES! NC law provides for a consumer to always have full control of where they place their prearranged funeral, even if it was previously placed somewhere else. If we can answer any questions, we are here for you. www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com 336-751-1100 Carl & Kim Lambert, Owners Proud to be Davie County family owned and operated. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 - 5 Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Dwight DurhamMr. Kenneth “Kenny” Dwight Durham, 69, of Main Street, Cooleemee, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at his home. He was born on Nov. 30, 1955 in Rowan County to the late Dwight Judson and Nancy Jose-phine Shore Durham. Kenny was a devoted hus-band, father, and “Papa”, who always put his family first. He was a natural athlete who en-joyed playing many sports in-cluding basketball, softball, and tennis. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed yard work and put-tering around the house. Kenny enjoyed traveling to the beach and mountains and especially camping and hiking with his best friend, “Scout”. He also loved watching his beloved Tarheels play basketball, football, and baseball. Kenny received an Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering from Rowan Technical College and worked as an engi-neer for Burroughs Corporation in Charlotte and Ingersoll Rand in Mocksville. In 1998, he acquired his general con-tractor license and started his own company, Ken Durham Construction, where he worked as a home builder until he retired in 2009.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Cindy Durham; 2 children, Kirsten Link (Josh) and Jamie Durham (Ma-son Lashmit); 4 grandchildren, Skylar, Sadie, Bowen, and Lydia; 10 siblings, Sandy Ashley (Tommy), Denny Durham (Susie), Connie Reynolds, Randy Durham (Pam), Susan Mecham (Mike), Leonard Durham (David), Karen Hall (David), Michael Durham, Beth O’Donnell (Robert), and Casey Durham; many nieces and nephews; and his de-voted canine companion, “Scout”.Kenny’s family hosted a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the home.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Ella Marie Poplin ChappellElla Marie Poplin Chappell, 94, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Health in Spartanburg, S.C.Born in Davie County, N.C. on Feb. 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John M. Poplin and Lola Mento-ria Summers Poplin.In addi-tion to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband of 53 years, Carl Edward Chappell, who passed away Dec. 4, 2007; 2 brothers, Oscar Lee Poplin and Grady Poplin; and 4 sisters, Thelma Turntine, Clara Good-win, Kathleen Hatley and Wilma Poplin.Over the past years, Marie was a member at Central United Methodist Church in Spencer, then later she attend-ed Resurrection Life Church while her health allowed.She loved spending time with her family, taking trips to the beach and mountains in her earlier years. Marie enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sewing and will be re-membered for being a wonderful cook and a best friend. She loved her feline companions as well.Those left to cherish her memory are: her sons, Shawn E. Chappell of Salisbury, with whom she made her home, and Kevin D. Chappell of Spartanburg; 3 grandchildren, David S. Chappell (Katie), Garrett D. Chappell and Grant A. Chappell; her great-grandchildren, Rylee Grace Chap-pell, Judah Benjamin Chappell, and Brandon Dale Chap-pell; and numerous nephews and nieces. The family received friends Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 11 a.m.-noon at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home. The Cel-ebration of Life service was at 12 p.m. in the Northcrest Chapel with Rev. Jerry Snipes, Pastor David S. Chappell and Apostle Barry Spates officiating. Burial took place at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury at 1:30 p.m..Memorial donations: Resurrection Life Church or to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary.The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. South and the staff at Rowan Family Physicians, the doctors and nurses at Novant Rowan Medical Center for their exceptional care over the years shown to Mrs. Chap-pell. The family would like to express their appreciation to Max Hayes for the care and service shown to their father, Carl Chappell and to their mother, Marie. Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to serving the Chappell family. Public Records ArrestsThe following were ar-rested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office.Feb. 1: Ismael Mendo-za Cuevas, 37, of Calahaln Road, Mocksville, false imprisonment; John Mead-er III, 69, of Azalea Drive, Mocksville, unnecessary noise; Blake Norman, 34, of Ridgecrest, possession of drug parphernalia; Jermaine Dalton, 52, ov Vircasdell Lane, Mocksville, assault on a child under age 12, misde-meanor crime of domestic violence.Jan. 31: Charles Andew Blevins, 46, of Jonesville, expired vehicle inspection, failure to apply for new title, driving with no registration, lending license plate, driv-ing while license revoked, James Richard PattersonMr. James Richard Patterson, 78, of Fairway Road, Ad-vance, died suddenly Jan. 31, 2025.He was born on Nov. 22, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Lindsay and Betty Dull Pope Patterson.Mr. Patterson served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era, being stationed in Bangkok, Thailand and Cape Canaveral. He later worked as an electrician for Johnson Controls and Simplex for many years and upon retirement, began working at Pudding Ridge Golf Course. James was a longtime member and very active in Concord Unit-ed Methodist Church. Mr. Patter-son loved playing golf, visiting the gun range, and traveling. He especially enjoyed trips to Myrtle Beach. James adored his grandchildren and his wife, Patsy, and cherished spending time with his family. James always lived life to the fullest, was happy-go-lucky, and never complained. To know him was to love him.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, John Pope.Survivors include: his wife of 28 years, Patsy Patter-son of the home; a daughter, Gina P. Damm; step-sons, Timothy Grubb (Angela) and Steven Grubb (Caroline), 8 grandchildren, Ashley (J.J.), McCormick, Joshua, Alexan-dra, Taylor, Brandon, Jared, and Daniel; 5 great-grandchil-dren, Ellie, Shepherd, Aubrey, Makenzie, and Wesson; and 2 brothers, Steve Pope and Randy Pope.A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Ramos of-ficiating. Inurnment will follow in Concord United Meth-odist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: Concord United Methodist Church, 161 Cherry Hill Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Obituaries driving left of center; Kim-berly Blevins Smoot, 45, of Fletcher St., Mocksville, failure to appear in court, vi-olation of court order. Jan. 30: Kerrick Shavone Brown, 27, of Winston-Sa-lem, probation violation; Kimberly Louise Green, 51, of Rhonda, failure to appear in court; Peter James Har-rison Jr., 38, of Cooleemee, injury to property, larceny of vehicle, breaking and enter-ing, larceny, possession of stolen goods; Ishamel La-mar Johnson, 37, of Greens-boro, school attendance law violation, communicating threats; Cecil Lee Lusk, 41, of Howell Road, Mocksville, extradition, failure to appear in court; Dakota Lea Myers, 27, of Salisbury, trespass-ing; Dyllan Lee Young, 33, of Shaw Road, Harmony, carrying a concealed weap-on, driving while license re-voked. Jan. 29: Charles La-manule Bruce III, 20, of Salisbury, possession of a stolen vehicle; April Louise Dillon, 39, of Moore Trail, Mocksville, driving while li-cense revoked; Scott Bradley Hillard, 47, of Chal Smith Road, Mocksville, attempt to obtain property by false pre-tense, obtaining property by false pretense, identity theft, 3 counts felony worthless check and forgery of instru-ment; Jaren Lorone Johnson, 35, of Mill St., Mocksville, failure to appear in court; Marquon Shahraim Wil-liams, 31, of Federal Way, Va., possession of drug par-aphernalia, felony posses- sion Schedule II controlled substance; Cesar Robles, 38, of Winston-Salem, pos-session of open alcohol con-tainer in passenger area of vehicle, possession of mar-ijuana; Eric Munoz, 26, of Winston-Salem, possession of marijuana, possession of open alcohol container in passenger area of vehicle; Kerson Oliva, 27, of Win-ston-Salem, drinking while driving. Jan. 28: Michelle Irene Collins, 47, of Juney Beau-champ Road, Advance, mis-demeanor crime of domestic violence; Miranda Dillard Head, 41, of Creason Road, Mocksville, assault; Travis Ray Hedrick, 46, of Duke Whittaker Road, Mocksville, failure to appear in court; Tracy Gene Holleman, 50, of Creason Road, Mocksville, assault on a female; Brian David Stewart, 41, of Juney Beauchamp Road, Advance, failure to appear in court; Joseph Frye, 39, of N. Main St., Mocksville, simple af-fray; Joshua Comer, 40, of Winston-Salem, simple af-fray.Jan. 27: Christopher Aus-tin Kincaid, 30, of Woodleaf, failure to appear in court; James Francis Scott, 57, of Mocksville, failure to appear in court. Jan. 26: Latoya Blak-eney, 38, of Charlotte, con-tributing to the deliquency of a juvenile, giving false report to police; Johnny Lee Bo-ger, 52, of Abbeydale Road, Harmony, communicating threats; Stephanie Laverne Dillard, 38, of Yadkinville Road, Mocksville, larceny. Sheriff’s OfficeThe following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Of-fice reports.Feb. 1: suspicious activi-ty, Valley Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Salisbury Road, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Vircasdell Lane, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, US 158, Mocksville; noise complaint, Dutchman Trail, Mocksville; runaway, Mountview Drive, Mocks-ville; noise complaint, Town Commons Drive, Mocks-ville; larceny, US 64 E., Ad-vance; domestic assist, River Road, Advance; damage to property, S. Salisbury St., Mocksville; damage to prop-erty, E. Depot St., Mocks-ville; harassment, Whitney Road, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Calahaln Road, Mocksville; damage to prop-erty, Camden Pointe Court, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Lancelot Lane, Mocksville; noise complaint, Azalea Drive, Mocksville.Jan. 31: larceny, Davie Academy Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Boone Farm Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, US 158, Mocksville; burglary, Mill-ing Road, Mocksville; nui-sance complaint, Joyner St., Cooleemee; larceny, Hobson Drive, Mocksville; larce-ny, S. Main St., Mocksville; nuisance complaint, Morn-ing Glory Circle, Mocks-ville; assault, Cemetery St., Mocksville; larceny, Shef-field Road, Mocksville; sus-picious activity, US 601 S., Mocksville; larceny, US 601 N., Mocksville; trespassing, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocks-ville; larceny, Hemlock St., Mocksville; larceny, Yad-kinville Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, US 64 W., Mocksville; harassment, S. Main St., Mocksville; disturbance, Jim Frye Road, Advance.Jan. 30: suspicious activ-ity, Windsong Road, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Pointe House Lane, Mocks-ville; damage to property, N. Wentworth Drive, Mocks-ville; fraud, Dalton Road, Mocksville; fraud, Cedar Lane, Bermuda Run; distur-bance, Eaton Road, Mocks- ville; domestic disturbance, Main St., Cooleemee; fraud, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; trespassing, Shelton Lane, Mocksville; domestic assist, Sandy Lane, Advance; assault, US 64 W., Mocksville; suspicious activity, LaQuinta Drive, Advance; sex offense, War Eagle Drive, Mocksville; disturbing the peace, Azalea Drive, Mocksville; distur-bance, Grant Trail, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, US 601 N., Mocksville.Jan. 29: disturbance, Twins Way, Bermuda Run; suspicious activity, Scott-sdale Drive, Advance; dis-turbing the peace, Willhaven Drive, Mocksville; harass-ment, Green St., Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, NC 801 N., Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Cemetery St., Mocksville; damage to prop-erty, Clark Road, Mocks-ville; disturbance, Dream-scape Lane, Mocksville; fraud, Valley Road, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Lakeview Road, Mocskville; fraud, Kingsmill Drive, Ad-vance; noise complaint, Aza-lea Drive, Mocksville.Jan. 28: disturbance, Duke St., Cooleemee; so-licitation, St. Andrews Drive, Advance; larceny, Valley Road, Mocksville; harassment, Whitney Road, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Bermuda Run Drive, Bermuda Run; domestic dis-turbance, Juney Beauchamp Road, Advance; larceny, Becktown Road, Mocksville; fraud, Windward Circle, Mocksville; larceny, US 601 S., Mocksville; fraud, Mead-ow Creek Court, Advance; fraud, Carpenter Lane, Ad-vance; fraud, Milling Road, Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Cornatzer Road, Mocksville.Jan. 27: suspicious ac-tivity, Willhaven Drive, Mocksville; suspicious activity, S. Salisbury St., Mocksville; missing person, N. Millbrooke Coiurt, Ad-vance; fraud, Twin Creeks Drive, Advance; harassment, Summit Drive, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Elm St., Mocksville; illegal dumping, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; suspicious activity, Turkey-foot Road, Mocksville; do-mestic disturbance, Chey-enne Lane, Mocksville.Jan. 26: suspicious ac-tivity, Sanford Ave., Mocks-ville; domestic assist, US 64 E., Advance; harassment, Riverside Drive, Cooleemee; suspicious activity, E. Depot St., Mocksville; noise com-plaint, Azalea Drive, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Kingsmill Drive, Advance; assault, Tarue Lane, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, US 158, Bermuda Run; trespass-ing, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; harassment, NC 801 S., Mocksville; larceny, Yad-kinville Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Glen Arbor Drive, Bermuda Run; harassment, Becktown Road, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Townpark Drive, Ber-muda Run. 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Hartman said that in addition to that, he isn’t able to isolate in-mate pods to where smoke couldn’t escape.That would cost more than $1.4 million.Other issues at the current jail: doors don’t work prop-erly; some toilets are from the 1950s; windows need replacing; there are cracks in walls; there is nowhere to isolate an inmate; the class-room is temporary; and there are no facilities for staff.The county is facing worker’s compensation claims from employees who have been subjected to hav-ing feces thrown on them, he said. A new jail would allow him to isolate such inmates.For 20 years, the deten-tion center passed inspec-tions, even with problems, Hartman said. That was be-fore commissioners decided in 2022 to delay building a new facility because the cost had risen from $16.1 million in 2020 to $27.1 million in 2022.“In my opinion, it’s their Oak Grove United Methodist Church 1994 US Hwy. 158 Mocksville OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 6 PM Join us for a fellowship meal and bingo! warning. You’re not mov-ing forward, so we’re going to get stricter and stricter. We had a plan, and we’ve reached a point where when they come back, I can’t tell them we’re progressing. I don’t know.”Brad Blackwelder, direc-tor of the county’s general services department, pre-sented a capital improve-ment plan that included $37 million in the 2027 budget for a new detention center. It didn’t include where those funds would come from, but said he expects the $37 mil-lion cost to remain the same. There are no ways to make major cuts, he said. “We have cut this down to the bare bones.”Commissioner Terry Renegar asked what costs for repairs could be saved if the county decides in June to go ahead with jail construction. “Could we buy enough time with the state?”Hartman couldn’t answer that question, but said he ex-pects the inmate population to continue to increase as the county’s population increas-es.Blackwelder said it would take 2.5-4 years before a new jail could open after being approved by the board. Jail ... DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 - B1Sports By Brian PittsEnterprise Record The road to Greensboro began at North Davie Middle on Feb. 1, and the first-round match in the 4-A state duals was a Davie clinic. Myers Park got blasted 64-10 as the defending state champion took care of business in 42 minutes. It was poor timing for the Mustangs, who traveled 59 miles to find Davie’s wrestling team at full strength for the first time all year. “I felt like we were ready and we knew they had a shorter lineup,” coach Josh Stanley said. Davis Jones (pin at 157), Ja-marius Pelote (tech fall at 165), Maddox Creason (pin at 190) and Ryder Strickland (decision at 285) tidal-waved Myers Park 32-0 out of the gate. Mixed in were forfeits to Max McCall and Walker Matthews. By Brian PittsEnterprise Record Both teams were 6-0 in the CPC. Glenn’s wrestling team had outscored six league opponents by an aggregate 333-112. Davie had smothered the same six foes 395-72. The co-leaders met at Davie on Jan. 29 with the regular-season title on the line. The result was a famil-iar story. The War Eagles stomped Glenn 51-29, exposing just how big the gap is between Davie and the rest while collecting their 31st regular-season crown in 41 years. “We did really good,” said Josh Stanley, who moved to 40-3 in his second year as Davie’s coach. “(Glenn’s) not an easy team. They’re getting better every year. So we performed pretty well.”The War Eagles (17-2 overall) erased an early deficit and never allowed the Bobcats (25-6) even the slightest glimmer of hope. Supplying pins were Tiaj Thao, Elliott Gould, Max McCall and Ryder Strickland. Thao ran his record to 28-4, in- Myers Park (15-7) won a major decision at 106, but those were the last points it would score until Davie forfeited out at 150. The Mustangs were on the business end of a pin from Jack Bost, a tech fall from Aidan Szewczyk, a tech from Cayden Glass, a major decision from Tiaj Thao and a pin from Andy Davis. The visitors forfeited to Brett Foster at 138. “We’re the closest we’ve been (to full strength),” Stanley said. “We’re in the best place we can be, so this is the best team we’ve got.”Davie 42, Weddington 30After taking a 23-minute break to watch Weddington squeeze past Southeast Guilford, the War Eagles locked horns with a Weddington squad that sported an impressive 22-3 record. cluding a perfect mark at 132. “Since he got to his weight, he’s really leveled up a lot,” Stanley said. “He’s long and stringy, so with his style it hurts him when he’s going up in weight.“Elliott’s a tough kid, so he should be favored in pretty much every match except for four or five guys in the state.“Ryder’s starting to let it go. We were so pumped for him. He took a shot on the guy and took him straight to his back. If he can let it go, I’m telling you, he can wrestle with any-body. There’s two really, really good heavyweights out there, but Ryder can wrestle with anybody.”McCall is picking up steam, winning 13 of 16 matches after a 5-7 start. “He’s a huge part of what we’re doing,” Stanley said. “Coming into wrestling with not much back-ground, he’s learning every single day and he’s vocal, he supports ev-erybody, you can hear him scream-ing with the coaches. So he’s been a blessing to have with us, and he’s just figuring it out.”Davie had two more lopsided wins, including a tech fall from Cayden Glass. “Cayden did what Cayden does,” Stanley said of the 2024 state run-ner-up at 120 who is at 126 as a senior. “He’s going to compete in anything we do. He wants to be the best at a video game. He wants to be the best at dodge ball. So whatever situation you put him in, he’s going to compete. He’s goal-driven.”Although Andy Davis found himself on his back during the match at 144, he restored order and took a major decision. “Andy got put on his back and had to battle a little,” Stanley said. “He’s coming off of sickness, so he struggled a little and put himself in a bad spot twice. But gutted it out.”Notes: Davie won nine of 14 weight classes. ... Davie won the CPC for the second year in a row. ... Davie has a five-match winning streak over the Bobcats, who have vastly improved after losing 69-9 and 70-6 to Davie the past two years. Davie wrestling advances in duals Davie dominates CPC with 31st title By Brian PittsDavie Enterprise Record Things began going sideways in a 58-43 loss to East Forsyth on Jan. 24. Coach Josh Pittman’s concern kicked into high gear in the next game, a 59-48 upset loss at Reagan on Jan. 28. So with three and a half minutes remaining, Davie’s varsity boys basketball coach had seen enough and he put three freshmen from the JV on the floor. “It’s like you’re pushing every button trying to get to the floor,” Pittman said. “I don’t get what’s the cause for the lack of energy and effort. It’s been kind of bad for two games and it’s time for change.”The War Eagles opened up an early 8-5 lead, but Reagan erased that with a 9-0 run. Landon King and Elliott Erlandsson keyed a 9-4 spurt as Davie pulled within 18-17. But then the War Eagles unrav-eled. They went 5:59 without a field goal and found themselves down 36-22. Their first field goal of the third came at the 3:50 mark on a fast-break layup by Isaac Swisher. Erlandsson led an 8-3 run that cut Reagan’s lead to 48-41 with three minutes left, but that would be Da-vie’s last push. With around 3:30 to go, Pittman summoned freshmen Noah Dulin, William Martin and Draeton Nance. He also inserted sophomore backup Ben Reid. The coach liked what he Pittman makes changes amid basketball tailspin By Brian PittsEnterprise Record Reagan put the Davie varsity girls basketball team in a 20-12 hole. Three nights later, Davie was behind 35-25 at Mt. Tabor. The War Eagles did not flinch either time. They showed resolve and earned two gritty wins to stay in a tie for first place in the CPC. “The girls are really maturing,” coach Lindsey Adams said. “I think early in the season we would have lost this game (at Tabor) and we would have lost Tuesday’s game at Reagan. Instead of choking under the pressure, they’ve thrived in it.”Davie 57, Reagan 48The Raiders mounted leads of 8-3, 15-8 and 20-12. But when it was over, Davie was all smiles, thanks in large part to a 12-0 run to end the first half. Avarie Martin, Bailey Aderhold and Makenzie Gentry made plays during the game-turning run that gave Davie a 24-20 halftime lead. Stopping Reagan’s six-game winning streak was a terrific re-sponse after a heartbreaking 35-33 loss to East Forsyth four days earlier. “I talked to the girls a lot about being able to take accountability,” Adams said. “When we were watch-ing film on Monday, I told them I take some accountability for the loss against East because I felt like I was Girls get 2 gritty wins too complacent as a coach to not sub and trust other players and give them opportunities when our starting five isn’t producing. So I told them that wouldn’t happen again. And my subs proved themselves. When we got down and some of our players weren’t producing, I did sub and that is how we came back.”In the third, Davie drew inspi-ration from Vivian Vaughters, who scored twice while getting fouled. Two Gracie Shore free throws and a steal/layup by Emmie Burris pro-vided seven-point leads at 42-35 and 46-39. When Reagan rallied within 46-44, it was a gut-check moment for Davie. The visitors stayed in control when Burris threw an inbound pass to Londyn McDowell, who convert-ed in the paint. Reagan pulled within 49-46, but Martin made sure it got no closer. She snatched an offensive rebound, was fouled going up and hit both free throws. Moments later, she did the exact same thing to put the Raiders away. Martin had a monster game with 17 points and 12 rebounds. “Luckily for her, she was a post player before she was a guard, so I told her to go back inside,” Adams said. “She tried to do that against East Forsyth, but we couldn’t get a Please See Gritty - Page B3 Please See Advances - Page B4 saw down the stretch. “Noah had five points and three rebounds in four minutes,” he said. “And it wasn’t like (East’s) starters weren’t in there. My job is to put the kids out there that give us the best chance to win.”Erlandsson put up 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, but there were not many positives to pull from this one. Davie went 2 of 16 from the 3-point line, it was outscored by 12 at the foul line and it was outrebounded 29-16. The loss dropped Davie from a tie for second to a tie for third in the CPC standings. Reagan (11-7) lost the first meeting 56-55. Tabor 54, Davie 50 It’s been a sudden fall for the War Eagles. On Jan. 17, they were tied for first with West Forsyth. Two weeks later, after a loss at Tabor, they were in fourth. Even though Davie’s slide reached three games at Tabor, this effort was something to build on. “I thought (the attitude, energy and effort) was ten times better,” Pittman said. “We played hard. I thought we battled the whole game. I’m super proud of those kids.”The War Eagles jumped to an 8-5 lead, and even when Jackson Powers limped off with a toe injury halfway through the first quarter, they maintained the upper hand for a good while. Please See Changes - Page B3 Landon King pushes the ball against a Reagan defender. - Photo by Marnic Lewis Walker Matthews is a starter as a sophomore. - Photo by Ashley Bowden B2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 By Brian PittsEnterprise Record In the Davie JV girls bas-ketball team’s game at Rea-gan on Jan. 38, the War Eagles did everything but lose. But all’s well that ends well. “We probably played the worst game we could have played,” coach Lamar Rus-sell said after a 33-32 over-time victory. “We missed anywhere between 20-25 uncontested layups. We were bad for the free-throw line (13-30). So we couldn’t have played any worse.”Davie took a 22-16 lead into the fourth quarter, but Reagan pushed the visitors to the brink by scoring 14 points in the fourth and forcing over-time at 30-30. “We were making passes that were just not right,” Russell said. In OT, Lucy Portman scored to give Davie a 32-30 lead. After the Raiders tied it at 32, Gracyn Coleman scored the game’s final point from the free-throw line. Reagan got a potential game-winning shot, but it was off the mark as Davie improved to 5-1 in the CPC. “They had a shot in the corner and somehow it got knocked over to the other side of the floor,” Russell said. “Emily Hernandez, if I remember correctly, was the one that got her hand to knock it toward halfcourt, and they didn’t get another shot up after that.” By Brian PittsDavie Enterprise Record Against East Forsyth on Jan. 24, Davie’s JV boys bas-ketball team came up short, 52-51, in a home game that featured twists and turns. It was an upset loss for the War Eagles, who whipped East (6-7) by 13 on Dec. 13. The War Eagles held a 36-27 lead in the third quarter. After East pulled off a 17-3 run, it was 44-39 in favor of the visitors. The War Eagles used a 7-0 spurt to grab a 47-46 lead, but they missed a tying free throw in the final seconds. 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She was responsible for eight of her team’s 10 points in the first, he converted 9 of 12 foul shots, and her output in three JV games has gone from five points to 12 to 17 in this one. “Gracyn really carried us,” Russell said. “She’s doing whatever she can to help the team. If that means taking over, she’s doing that. If that means passing the ball, she’s doing that. She had some very good on-point passes that were not caught by us, which led to a turnover. So that’s something we’re going to work on.”Notes: Portman had nine and Zahmirah Summers five. ... There were 49 fouls in the game, including 24 on Davie. ... Sarenity Miller and Audrina Bledsoe fouled out. “Those are two of my top two defenders,” he said. “Sarendi-ty can alter a shot and Audrina is aggressive all the time.”Tabor 45, Davie 36 The War Eagles’ winning streak was a fun little ride while it lasted. On Jan. 31 in Winston-Salem, Mt. Tabor put the game out of reach in the third quarter and pre-vented Davie from tying the Spartans for first place. Tabor is the only team that’s beaten Davie (5-6, 5-2) in the CPC. The War Eagles, who trailed by nine at halftime, watched Tabor rip off a 13-1 run in the third. Davie re-sponded with a 13-1 run of its own in the fourth, but it was too little too late. “We started to play (in the fourth), but it was too late,” Russell said. “Within a 30-second range, we got (the deficit) down from 16 to nine. We started getting after it. We got downhill like we should have. We got the shots that we wanted.“What I think gave the game away was 10 for 32 from the free-throw line. Against Reagan, we were 13 for 30 from the line. That’s 23 for 62 (37 percent) in the past two games. That right there is a killer.”Davie’s scoring leaders were Coleman (11), Mabyn Morris (10) and Portman (six). “I’m not mad about that game,” he said. “We’re just going to have to bounce back and play better against West Forsyth and take it to them.”Davie 33, Reagan 32 (OT) - Gracyn Coleman 17, Lucy Portman 9, Zahmirah Summers 5, Kate Nicholson 1, Sarenity Miller 1. Tabor 45, Davie 36 - Gracyn Coleman 11, Mabyn Morris 10, Lucy Portman 6, Zuria Turner 3, Zahmirah Summers 3, Kate Nicholson JVs regrouping after loss of top 2 scorers Despite facing a five-point deficit at the end of the first quarter, Davie won going away at Reagan on Jan. 28. Davie roared in front in the second quarter as Nance scored seven of his team’s 17 points. Davie extended a 31-27 halftime lead to 51-39 in the third as Dulin knocked down 10 of Davie’s 20 points. Dulin and Nance finished with 24 and 15, respectively. Horton was the the third in double figures with 11. Wil-liam Martin was next with seven. Tabor 58, Davie 48Before Davie headed to Tabor on Jan. 31, the teams had played two games that weren’t decided until final seconds. Tabor won by four on Dec. 27 and Davie won by three on Jan. 3. For the third meeting, Da- vie’s top two scorers - Dulin at 15.6 ppg and Nance at 14.6 - were moved up to varsity for the rest of the season. And it was a struggle after Davie ended the first with a 16-14 lead. Justin Haggler and Wyatt Harwood combined for four 3-pointers in the first, but Davie’s offense turned ice cold in the second as Tabor sprinted to a 29-19 halftime lead. The margin continued to grow in the fourth as Davie slipped to 15-4 overall and 7-3 in the CPC. It’s obviously a different team now. Cam Knox and Haggler replaced the fresh-men brothers in the starting lineup. “But we’re really rotating it between four guys - those two (Knox and Haggler) and Jayce Bentley and Wyatt Har- wood,” said coach Brandon Thalasinos, who was not dis-couraged by the loss. “I saw a lot of good things - a lot of heart, a lot of energy. It’s hard when you lose a leader on the floor like Dre, who could run the offense. Now you’ve got to find that guy who’s com-fortable stepping up and help guide the others on the floor to know when you need to push it and when you need to settle. I saw spurts of greatness from several different dudes and we’ll get there.”Horton (17), Haggler (sea-son-high 14) and Harwood (season-high 11) cracked double figures for Davie. Haggler came in averaging four and Harwood’s previous high was seven. Now Davie needs Horton (11.9 ppg) to have a hefty scoring presence. “He’s a post and a guard,” Thalasinos said. “He’s a big-body kid. He’s got ball skills, too. So if the jump shot’s not falling, you’ve got to drive, and he did that in the second half. He was scoreless in the first half. He scored in the fourth quarter by basically putting the ball on the floor and taking it to the hoop.”E. Forsyth 52, Davie 51 - Noah Dulin 16, Aiden Horton 12, Draeton Nance 10, Carter Cornett 6, William Martin 4, Cam Knox 2, Tate Helton 1. Davie 66, Reagan 49 - Noah Dulin 24, Draeton Nance 15, Aiden Horton 11, William Martin 7, Justin Haggler 3, Jayce Bentley 2, Tate Helton 2, Ian Patton 2. Tabor 58, Davie 48 - Aid-en Horton 17, Justin Haggler 14, Wyatt Harwood 11, Wil-liam Martin 4, Jayce Bentley 2. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 ‑ B3 Continued From Page B1a call and it just wouldn’t go in. I told her like to keep at-tacking the boards; they can’t defend you in the paint.”Vaughters stepped up in a significant way. After coming in with a 3.7 scoring average, she went for 16 points by drilling 8 of 10 free throws. The sophomore’s previous varsity high was 10 on two occasions. “Vivian was our Team Grundy of the night,” Adams said. “It’s a team award we give. She does a lot of things defensively. She disrupts the other team’s offense. Since she’s come back from her injury, she really hasn’t had a good offensive game. Her offense just hadn’t really been flowing for her, but it finally all fell into place.”Shore, the freshman point guard, keeps getting better, as her 10 points, eight rebounds and 4-for-4 foul shooting attest. “She’s small but she has a big heart,” Adams said. “It’s 80 percent just want-to and the will to go get it. She’s not afraid. She weasels her way in there and she’s just a magnet to the ball when it comes off the rim.”Gentry was big factor with eight points and seven boards. Lexi Mickey (four rebounds) and Burris (three assists) played supporting roles. “Makenzie’s been big,” Adams said. “Seeing her be able to put together a complete game is nice to see. Lexi did not have a lot of points, but she was huge on the boards. Londyn was big on the boards and took a huge charge. Olivia Smith’s basketball IQ and her length disrupts a lot.”Notes: Reagan (12-6) showed considerably more resistance than the first meet-ing, when Davie steamrolled the Raiders 59-23 on Dec. 10. ... Davie was outshot but made up for it by killing Reagan on the boards. Davie shot 29 percent to Reagan’s 35, but Davie attempted 21 more shots. Davie 66, Tabor 56The Spartans thumped Davie in the 2024 CPC Tour-nament final. They outlasted Davie 53-50 on Jan. 3, when 6-0 senior Shaymiah Bailey pounded out 22 points. They had turned back Davie five consecutive times. But the streak ended Fri-day in Winston-Salem. After trailing by seven at halftime, Davie was almost flawless in the second half as it stayed in a three-way tie for first. The week began with Davie, East and Reagan knotted up at 8-2. The key to the win was slowing down the 2024 CPC Player of the Year. Bailey, who came in averaging 19 points, was held to 10 as Vaughters displayed impres-sive defensive chops. “I knew we’d get them, it was just a matter of when,” Adams said. “But I knew it would feel better doing it with (Bailey) still on the team.“Vivian did a heck of a job on (Bailey). I mean, the girl Continued From Page B1Bryson Mickey ignited an 11-0 run with a 3-pointer. Erlandsson scored inside. The best play of the night was next: Dulin got a steal in the frontcourt and threw long to his brother Nance. Nance gave it back and Dulin drilled a pull-up 3 to bring the Davie fans to their feet. Erlandsson hit two free throws, Tabor went 5:11 without a point and Davie had a 24-17 lead. During the run, Powers re-turned from the locker room and checked in at 4:18 in the second after missing over eight minutes of action. When Ethan Driver nailed a triple early in the third, Da-vie had a 29-22 advantage. Its momentum quickly vanished, though. Davie had a 4:25 scoring drought, the dry spell ending on a fast-break basket by Driver that provided a 31- Changes ... 30 lead. Powers was noticeably in pain and Tabor was taking control. A Mickey runner and a fast-break dunk by Erlandsson cut Davie defi- cits to 37-33 and 39-35 with 5:40 remaining, but that was as close as Davie would get in the late stages. Mickey hit back-to-back 3s and two Erlandsson free throws sliced Tabor’s lead to 53-49, but only 13 seconds remained as Tabor avenged a 63-59 loss to Davie on Jan. 3. Mickey had 16 points and four assists. Erlandsson had 12 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots. Driver had 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals. A limited Powers managed two points, six re-bounds, three assists and two blocks. “Jackson battled through and gave it a run,” Pittman said. “I can’t be more proud of him. He hurt his toe again (after suffering the same in-jury during Christmas break). He stepped wrong and hurt it again. That was big because it kind of slowed us down, but he battled through even though I know he was in pain.”Notes: Pittman pulled up Dulin and Nance because they bring athleticism and high energy. “Everybody just has to keep being good teammates and keep supporting even if it’s your moment or it’s not your moment,” he said. “If we keep playing that way, I’m sure we’ll start picking up wins and we’ll be at a good spot when it’s time for the conference tournament.” ... The Spartans (15-4) have been on fire since the loss at Davie, winning seven of eight. ... The top four in the CPC: West Forsyth 9-1, Tabor 8-2, East Forsyth 7-3, Davie 6-4. ... The War Eagles, who shot 33 percent against Tabor, dropped to 13-6 overall. Ta-bor did not shoot much better at 39 percent. Reagan 59, Davie 48 - Elliott Erlandsson 15, Landon King 7, Ethan Driver 6, Noah Dulin 5, Asher Tolbert 5, Jackson Powers 4, Bryson Mickey 4, Isaac Swisher 2. Tabor 54, Davie 50 - Bryson Mickey 16, Elliott Erlandsson 12, Ethan Driver 10, Asher Tolbert 6, Noah Dulin 4, Jackson Powers 2. averages 20 points and 14 re-bounds. Viv did a phenomenal job on her.”The Spartans hit 4 of their first 5 shots. Later in the first half, they drained four straight field goals. They buried 5 of their first 11 3-point tries. Meanwhile, Davie missed 13 of its first 17 shots. The only reason the halftime deficit wasn’t greater is Davie hit 13 free throws. “They had never hit 3s like that,” Adams said. “We couldn’t match their 3-point play. We just couldn’t buy a basket.”It’s impossible to be un-impressed with Shore. She swung the momentum with a nine-point third. After scoring on a pair of drives, she hit two free throws. Then she got a steal and an old-fashioned three-point play. That and-one triggered an 11-0 run. Gentry went nuts during this time. She scored inside. With Davie pressing fullcourt, Gentry stole a pass and finished with a layup. Vaughters turned a steal into a layup. Martin rebounded a Davie miss and stuck it in. Gentry capped the run by intercepting a pass and scoring as she was fouled. When the dust settled, Davie had a 54-49 lead. What a second half it was for the War Eagles, who shot 54 percent (13-24) in the final two quarters. “Everybody kept their composure, and that’s real-ly hard to do with 14- and 15-year-olds in a big-game atmosphere,” Adams said. “We’ve seen them mature the past two games. They’re playing with confidence at the end of the game.”Shore was brilliant, scor-ing a season-high 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting to go with five assists and five steals. She hit her last six free throws. “They were playing the pass with Gracie,” Adams said. “They were leaving the middle of the floor open be-cause they kept thinking that she was going to reverse the ball. I said: ‘Don’t reverse it. Attack, attack, attack.’ That’s just what she did. She does so much.”How about Vaughters? She was a big asset when she was averaging 3.7 points because of her suffocating de-fense. Now she’s doing major work on both ends, including 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting at Tabor. She also controlled seven rebounds. Martin was efficient from the line (5 of 6) on the way to 13 points. Davie can beat you in mul-tiple ways. Gentry took over in the fourth to finish with eight points and a jaw-drop-ping 10 steals. “Kenzie was on fire,” Ad-ams said. “She showed up big. You’ve got to have a deep bench if you want to go far in a state playoffs. It’s really hard to beat a team when you never know who’s on, and Kenzie’s been a huge spark. At the beginning of the year, I said she’s just going to be an X factor.”Notes: Tabor fell to 5-14, while Davie improved to 13-6. ... The War Eagles man-aged to win despite getting outscored by 24 points from the 3-point line. While Da-vie went 0 of 11 from deep, Tabor went 8 of 18. Davie compensated with 23-of-32 foul shooting. 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C, Clemmons, NC 27012(336) 645-8888 6380 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3713 128 E. Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 (336) 228-8800 342 Klumac Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144 (704) 642-0031 Five Locations to Best Serve You Advances ... vie’s Pelote got things start-ed with a 43-second pin at 165, Weddington’s Declan Luedtke (56-7 at 175), Luke Shipley (71-6 at 190) and its 215-pounder sent the War-riors to a 17-6 lead. McCall got a takedown against Luedt-ke, which is an achievement against a dude like that. “Max was scoring, he was in the match, and he maybe got a little confidence off that,” Stanley said. “Both of those guys (at 175 and 215) are No. 1 in the state, so we knew what we were getting into.”While Davie was down by 11, there was nothing to fret about. Some big guns were coming for Davie. Strickland (285) won a six-pointer when his oppo-nent exhausted all his injury time. Like Pelote, Graylan Anderson (106) turned in a spectacular pin (22 seconds). “It’s really good to jump out, get six and light the crowd up,” Stanley said of Pelote. “Graylan’s a fresh-man, so he was nervous (vs. Myers Park). He lost that one, but he’s got a short memory.”Weddington forfeited to Bost at 113 and Szewczyk kept the Davie momentum going with an 11-5 decision at 120. The day marked a much-anticipated return for Szewczyk, who had missed seven weeks after starting 15-0 at 126. He cut down to 120 and went 2-0 on the day in his first action since Dec. 14. “He’s surviving right now, but he comes back fast,” Stan-ley said. “It’s not as much his gas tank as trusting the knee, and the weight cut was a little rough. It was so important for us to have him today so he’ll be firing on all cylinders on Wednesday.”Two sledgehammers met at 126. Glass had won 13 straight, but he couldn’t get anything going in a major de-cision loss to a 43-2 opponent named Aiden White. That cut Davie’s lead to 27-21. “(White’s) really good,” Stanley said. “We didn’t ap-proach that match the best we could have.”But at 132, Thao did what Thao does, pinning in the first period to boost Davie’s lead to 33-21. “T thrives on this, the team aspect,” Stanley said. After Foster lost a decision at 138, Stanley called on freshman Carter Hoots at 144 and bumped Davis to 150. Hoots found quick success before falling behind 5-3 to Michael Kepler, who is 54-27. Davie could smell blood in the water when Hoots rallied for a 6-5 win. What a moment for the freshman. “That’s our lineup for state duals, but we hadn’t showed it yet,” Stanley said. “We trust (Hoots, who is 22-5) a lot. He’s gangster. He’s got a crazy gas tank, so he usually finishes good. He caught a cradle and the rest was his-tory.”Davis sealed the deal with a pin at 150. With a 42-24 lead, Davie was able to forfeit the final weight class at 157. “We know Andy’s gonna step up,” Stanley said of the 19-2 junior. The Warriors watched their eight-match winning streak come to an end. By lift-ing its record to 19-2, Davie advanced to Feb. 5’s quarter-finals/semifinals at Hough. The state final is Saturday in Greensboro. 1484 Hwy. 64 West, Mocksville, NC 336-751-3372 1328733 “Serving Davie County Since 1973” •Brakes • Tires • Batteries • Alignments • Scheduled Maintenance • Complete and Professional Auto Repair The Ellis JV girls basket-ball team seized early control and never wavered in an 18-14 win over visiting North Davie on Jan. 27. At the end of each quarter, the Jaguars held leads of 6-2, 10-6 and 14-8. “They just kind of hung around,” Ellis coach Roger Blalock said of North. “We were up by eight at one point and they cut it to four, and then we’d go back up and they would cut it back down.”Ellis’ scoring leaders were Katie Lou Cornatzer and Zoey Harpe with six points apiece. North got four each from Kate Mason, Karmen Wilson and Emma Swofford. Wilson made her presence felt. “They had a big girl who kept getting rebounds,” Blalock said of Wilson. Moor 25, Ellis 14Ellis couldn’t find any of-fensive traction in a road loss to Mooresville on Jan. 30. The Jaguars (3-4) failed to score in the first quarter, trailed 8-4 at halftime and faced a 17-8 deficit at the end of the third. Harpe (eight points) led Ellis’ offense for the fourth time in six games. “In the first half, we prob-ably took five shots,” Blalock said. “We just weren’t shoot-ing the ball at all. We didn’t move around very well. Our defense is there, but our shots didn’t fall.”Burke 27, South 12South Davie stumbled to 1-6 after a home loss to Selma Burke on Jan. 27. After taking a 19-11 lead at the end of the third, the Bears broke it wide open in the final six minutes. Stella Brock (seven) and Zoe Nichols (four) led the South scoring. North 19, Moor 13Wilson was the star of the game as the Wildcats picked up a home win over Mooresville on Jan. 29. She posted a 12-point, 18-rebound double-double to help North square its record at 3-3. Mason was next with five points, followed by Khia Bo-hannon with two. “Karmen’s just learning how she doesn’t have to dribble, then go up down low,” coach Austin King said. “She’s gotten way more aggressive going for rebounds and staying out from under the net.”N. Davie 14 - Kate Ma-son 4, Karmen Wilson 4, Emma Swofford 4, Madison Stanley 2. Ellis 18 - Katie Lou Cor-natzer 6, Zoey Harpe 6, Tatum Willard 2, Nathalie Hernan-dez 2, Carsyn Stroud 2. Selma Burke 27, S. Davie 12 - Stella Brock 7, Zoe Nich-ols 4, Hallie Head 1. N. Davie 19, Mooresville 13 - Karmen Wilson 12, Kate Mason 5, Khia Bohannon 2. Mooresville 25, Ellis 14 - Zoey Harpe 8, Tatum Willard 2, Hailey Blalock 2, Carsyn Stroud 2. Ellis girls handle North The seniors from left: Brett Foster, Cayden Glass, Ethan Gentry, Max McCall and Ryder Strickland. At right, Strickland flattens his heavyweight foe. Junior Tiaj Thao is unbeaten at 132 this year. - Photos by Ashley Bowden The ref raises McCall’s arm in victory. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 - B5 4B • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 DAVIE CO. ENTERPRISE-RECORD Public Notices No. 1941314 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor of the Es - tate of DONALD H. LEWIS, deceased, late of Davie County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of May, 2025, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corpo - rations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. is the 30th day of January 2025. Steven W. Lewis, Executor of the Estate of Donald H. Lewis 3350 Mason Lake Drive W. Grapeview, WA 98546 Jennifer C. Noble Fox Rothschild LLP 230 N. Elm St., Suite 1200 Greensboro, NC 27401 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2025 No. 1935608 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of STELLA R. SMITH late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations hav - ing claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before April 16, 2025 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publica - tion of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immedi- ate payment to the undersigned. is the 16th day of January, 2025. Janella Marie Medves C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2025 No. 1935608 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Co-Executors of the Estate of PAULINE G. ALLEN late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations hav - ing claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before April 16, 2025 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publica - tion of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immedi- ate payment to the undersigned. is the 16th day of January, 2025. Pamela S. Deel Brenda S. McKee C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2025 No. 1935613 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Es - tate of Vieva M. Harlow aka Vieva May Harlow, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and cor - porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the under- signed on or before April 16, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their re- covery. All persons, rms and corpora - tions indebted to said estate are notied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 01/16/2025. Julie Virginia Mc- Quain, 1119 Farmington Road, Mocks- ville NC 27028, as Executor of the Estate of Vieva M. Harlow aka Vieva May Har- low, deceased, File #25-E-000010. Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2025 Public Notices No. 1935618 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Estate of Tony Mullis aka Tony Dwayne Mullis, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corpo - rations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the under- signed on or before April 16, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their re- covery. All persons, rms and corpora - tions indebted to said estate are notied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 01/16/25. Tonya Mullis Lemm, 2940 US Hwy 158 Mocksville, NC 27028 as Executor of the Estate of Tony Mullis aka Tony Dwayne Mullis, deceased, File #25-E-000005 Publish : Davie Enterprise 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2025 No. 1944714 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of SANFORD WOODRUFF FRYE late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, rms and corpora - tions having claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before May 6, 2025 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publi - cation of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms, and corporations indebt - ed to said estate will please make imme- diate payment to the undersigned. is the 6th day of February, 2025. Patricia F. Foster C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main Street Mocksville, NC 28028 Publish: Davie Enterprise 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 2025 No. 1940405 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 24 CvD 680 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY Davie County, A Body Politic and Corporate vs. Jacqueline McLaurin Miller, Michael Grace, Trustee of the Mary T. McLaurin Estate, John Cuthrell, Unknown Heirs at Law of Mary T. McLaurien, a/k/a Mary T. McLaurin TO: Jacqueline McLaurin Miller, Mi- chael Grace, Trustee of the Mary T. Mc- Laurin Estate, John Cuthrell, Unknown Heirs at Law of Mary T. McLaurien, a/k/a Mary T. McLaurin Take notice that a pleading seeking re- lief against you has been led in the above-entitled action. e nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid prop- erty taxes owing to Davie County on your interest in the property described as follows: Being Lots 9 and 10 of Tract “B” of the Division of Cuthrell Heirs, said plat at- tached to the Commissioner’s Report recorded in Deed Book 61, Page 6, Davie County Registry, to which reference is made for a more perfect description. For further reference, see the deeds recorded in Book 62, Pages 552 and 553. Together with and subject to easements, restrictions, water rights and rights of way of record, and matters of survey. Also being identied as Parcel ID# B5- 000-00-089, Davie County Tax Oce. Address: O Pineville Road Plainti seeks to extinguish any and all claims and interests that you may have in the property, to have a commission- er appointed to sell the Property and to deliver to the purchaser a deed to said real estate in fee simple, free and clear of all encumbrances, and that the interests and equities of redemption of the Defen- dants in the property be forever barred and foreclosed. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than March 12, 2025 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. is day of January 13, 2025. E. Lauren Watson Hubbard Attorney for Plainti Capital Center 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 500 Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 252-8010 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2025 Public Notices No. 1941318 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Co-Administrator for the Estate of Linda Rupard Call aka Linda Rupard Brown Call, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before April 30, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are notied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 01/30/2025. Crystal Car- olina Patton, 1804 Holly St., Apex, NC 27502 and Jennifer Lee Patton Ozkurt, 5431 Crescentview Parkway, Raleigh, NC 27606, as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Linda Rupard Call aka Linda Rupard Brown Call, deceased, File #25- E-30. Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2025 No.1941322 Bermuda Run HUD 8-Step Process Public Notice Project Name: Bermuda Run Sports Park Safety and Infrastructure Improve- ments Project Address: 428 Twins Way, Ber- muda Run, NC 27006 e Town of Bermuda Run intends to utilize federal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development’s Community Project Funding program to improve infra- structure and increase service oerings at the Truist Sports Park located at 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run, NC. Work is intended to focus on the expansion and/ or paving of roads, trails, and parking facilities, as well as the improvement of pedestrian safety features, namely im- proved lighting, road and trail markings, and fencing. Approximately 62 acres of the subject property are located within FEMA-des- ignated ood zones A and AE. Addi - tionally, consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has indicated the presence of wetlands on site. No work will occur in the designated wetland areas nor are impacts anticipated relat- ed to runo, diminished stormwater quality, or increased impermeable sur- face. A portion of the scheduled work is planned to occur within the designated oodplain areas, namely the expansion of paved roads and surface parking. ere will be no addition of new perma - nent and/or walled structures in these areas. Project information is contained on le at the Piedmont Triad Regional Coun- cil oces at 1388 Carrollton Crossing, Kernersville, NC 27284 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM. Any individual, group, or agen- cy may submit written comments on the planned work impacting oodplains and wetlands to the Piedmont Triad Region- al Council’s Community Development Department and the HUD Environmen- tal Field Oce. All comments received by February 7, 2025 will be considered. Comments may also be submitted dig- itally to: Jesse Day Piedmont Triad Regional Council Planning Director 1388 Carrollton Crossing Kernersville, NC 27284 jday@ptrc.org Wilfrido Ortiz HUD Environmental Field Ocer Parque Las Americas 1 235 Federico Costa Street, Suite 200 San Juan, PR 00918 Wilfrido.g.ortiz@hud.gov No. 1935618 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Estate of Tony Mullis aka Tony Dwayne Mullis, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corpo - rations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the under- signed on or before April 16, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their re- covery. All persons, rms and corpora - tions indebted to said estate are notied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 01/16/25. Tonya Mullis Lemm, 2940 US Hwy 158 Mocksville, NC 27028 as Executor of the Estate of Tony Mullis aka Tony Dwayne Mullis, deceased, File #25-E-000005 Publish : Davie Enterprise 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2025 Public Notices No. 1941315 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS 25E28 All persons, rms, and corporations having claims against Janice Ruth Smith (A/K/A Janice Shelton Smith), deceased, late of Davie County, NC, are notied to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of April, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. is the 30th day of January, 2025. Gina McClannon McAllister, Administrator c/o Hemphill Gelder, PC 501 Harvey Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2025 No.1935622 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Co-Executors for the Estate of Ilona Rogers of Bermuda Run, Davie County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 25008, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27114- 5008, on or before the April 16, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. is the 16th day of January, 2025. Jerey Rogers, Co-Executor 4061 White Hawk Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Linda Rogers, Co-Executor 211 East 18th Street 5C New York, NY 10003 Send claims to: Estate of Ilona Rogers Jerey Rogers and Linda Rogers, Co-Ex - ecutors c/o Melissa L. McKinney Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A. P.O. Drawer 25008 Winston-Salem, NC 27114-5008 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2025 No:1943382 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DAVIE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER SMOKE EVACUATION CONTROLS REPLACEMENT Davie County is requesting proposals to provide all new DDC controls and com- ponents for existing smoke evacuation system at the Davie County Correction- al Center located at 135 Green Street, Mocksville, NC 27028. We are replacing existing roof top exhaust fans associated with this existing system. ere is minor associated ductwork, control dampers, and electrical work. Pre-Bid date is 2/6/25 at 11:00 am at Da- vie County Jail, 135 Green St., Mocks- ville, NC 27028. We will meet in the parking lot to gain secure entrance and review scope. All bids shall be sent to Davie County Development & Facilities Services, at- tention: Brian Whitley, Facilities Super- visor at 298 E Depot Street, Suite 100, Mocksville, NC 27028, by 11:00 am on ursday, February 20, 2025. Interested contractors should contact Brian Whit- ley at bwhitley@daviecountync.gov or 336-753-6050 in order to obtain infor- mation on the project. Plans and speci- cations are available aer 5:00 on Feb - ruary 5, 2025 at www.scollinseng.com. Davie County reserves the right to ac- cept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities therein. Brian Whitley, Facilities Supervisor Davie County Development & Facilities Service Publish: Davie Enterprise 2/6, 2025 Public Notices No. 1936821 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Estate of Shirley Carter Hepler, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations hav - ing claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before April 23, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are notied to make immedi - ate payment. Today’s date 01/23/2025. Jared Allen Hepler, 132 Glasgow Lane, Mocksville, NC 27028, as Executor of the Estate of Shirley Carter Hepler, de- ceased, File #25-E-000011. Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2025 No. 1944724 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Estate of Steven Louis Morasco, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations hav - ing claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before May 7, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are notied to make immedi - ate payment. Today’s date 02/06/2025. Bruce Morasco, 2372 Milling Rd., Mocksville NC 27028, as Executor of the Estate of Steven Louis Morasco, de- ceased, File #25-E-000047. Publish: Davie Enterprise 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 2025 No. 1936831 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor of the Es - tate of Johanna Maria Spriet, Deceased, late of Davie County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the deceased to ex- hibit them to the undersigned on or be- fore April 23, 2025, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their right to recover against the estate of the said deceased. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. is the 23rd day of January, 2025. Rachelle Pearson Executor of the Estate of Johanna Maria Spriet C/O Brandy E. Koontz, Esq. Attorney for Rachelle Pearson, Executor 181 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2025 No. 1941309 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of NANCY PHELPS HART- MAN late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, rms and corpora - tions having claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before April 30, 2025 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publi - cation of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms, and corporations indebt - ed to said estate will please make imme- diate payment to the undersigned. is the 30th day of January, 2025. Shirley Phelps C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2025 No. 1935604 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CREDITOR’S NOTICE COUNTY OF DAVIE HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of JOHN T. BROCK late of Davie County, this is to notify all per- sons, rms and corporations having claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before April 16, 2025 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publica - tion of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immedi- ate payment to the undersigned. is the 16th day of January, 2025 Robin Nanette Brock (aka Robin Nannette Brock) C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams, Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2025 Merchandise Deals & Bargains Century 4 Tier Steps Cement & very good condition 704-278-3747 $300.00 Emsco Group Toboggan 66 Inch Orange 168 CM Luge Very Good Condition. 704-278-3747 $75.00 Firewood for Sale $75, short wheel base, $80 long wheel base. $70 & below for others. You load. Mocksville, 336-559-9267 Live Edge Lumber $100.00 704-232-0881 Metal Dog Crate Black 36x22 1/2 x 24 deep. Fold- able insert for bottom included 704-278-3747 $40.00 Public Notices Public Notices No. 1941321 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Administrator for the Estate of David Lee Call, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before April 30, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are notied to make immediate pay - ment. Today’s date 01/30/2025. Barbara C. Koontz, 1364 Davie Academy Road, Mocksville, NC 27028, as Administrator of the Estate of David Lee Call, deceased, File #25-E-34. Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2025 No. 1941320 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Estate of Dennis Levi Oneyear, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations hav - ing claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before April 30, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are notied to make immedi - ate payment. Today’s date 01/30/2025. Jon Dennis Oneyear, 181 N. Hidden- brooke Drive, Advance NC 27006, as Executor of the Estate of Dennis Levi Oneyear, deceased, File #25-E-35. Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2025 No. 1944723 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Estate of Doy Michael Hendrix, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations hav - ing claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before May 7, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are notied to make immedi - ate payment. Today’s date 02/06/2025. Matthew Mandarano, 142 Whitehead Drive, Advance, NC 27006, as Executor of the Estate of Doy Michael Hendrix, deceased, File #25-E-000048. Publish: Davie Enterprise 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 2025 No. 1936821 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualied as Executor for the Estate of Shirley Carter Hepler, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations hav - ing claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before April 23, 2025. is notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are notied to make immedi - ate payment. Today’s date 01/23/2025. Jared Allen Hepler, 132 Glasgow Lane, Mocksville, NC 27028, as Executor of the Estate of Shirley Carter Hepler, de- ceased, File #25-E-000011. Publish: Davie Enterprise 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2025 $65/year Call 336-751-2120 or ourdavie.com/subscriptions • Unlimited access to site, 24/7, along with e-Edition • Mail delivery of all print edition • Less ads, no surveys, faster site! • Full access to archives. It was anybody’s game at halftime when the Ellis JV boys basketball team hosted North Davie on Jan. 27. Ellis’ lead was only 17-13. The second half was all Ellis. Hunter Hough and Will Hileman fueled a 15-2 run in the third and the Jaguars dom-inated in the final six minutes on the way to a 43-19 win. Hough and Hileman ac-counted for 13 of the 15 in the third. “We played a pretty good first half defensively and took care of the ball under pressure,” North coach Caleb Davis said. “But we came out flat in the second, had some costly turnovers and mental mistakes, and then the game got away from us quickly in.”Ellis’ scoring leaders were Hough (14), Hileman (10) Ellis dominates North with strong second half and Graham Wood (eight). North was paced by Justin Green (six) and Jackson Pow-ell (four). South 45, Burke 22South Davie burst to a 23-5 lead in the first quarter and overwhelmed visiting Selma Burke on Jan. 27. Jordan Nance, Preston Wilson, Khari McClelland and Zion Robinson took turns delivering baskets during the fast start. Moor 44, North 16Visiting Mooresville was too much for North Davie Jan. 29. It was 20-5 in favor of the Red Imps at the end of the first quarter. Jacob Self and Luke Mc-Craw had 7 and 4 points, respectively, for North. “We were outmatched,” Davis said. “They were big- ger, faster and stronger than us and ran out to an early lead. We have a talented team, but not an experienced one and that showed against a team as skilled as Mooresville.”North 38, Burke 19After taking a 17-10 lead to intermission, the visiting Wildcats turned it up a notch in the third and blew away Selma Burke on Jan. 30. North scored 13 of the 18 points in the third. Green did the most damage for the Wild-cats, scoring a season-high 12 points and pulling down eight rebounds. Powell had eight points and seven boards. Self had seven points. “(Green) has so much raw talent,” Davis said. “When he plays with confidence, he’s tough to stop.”Moor 48, Ellis 17 Ellis was never competi-tive in a loss at Mooresville on Jan. 30. The Red Imps, who are 3-0 against Davie County squads this season, pushed a 28-13 halftime lead to 41-13 in the third. N. Davie 19 - Justin Green 6, Jackson Powell 4, Evan Hempstead 3, Landon Mc-Cann 2, Jacob Self 2, Luke McCraw 2. Ellis 43 - Hunter Hough 14, Will Hileman 10, Gra-ham Wood 8, Caleb Andrews 4, Levin Ward 3, Kingston Hamilton 2, Bryce McCray 2. S. Davie 45, Selma Burke 22 - Zion Robinson 10, Khari McClelland 9, Jordan Nance 8, Preston Wilson 7, Kylan Dulin 5, AJ Montgomery 2, Braylen Simms 2, Kaiden Howell 2. Mooresville 44, N. Davie 16 - Jacob Self 7, Luke Mc-Craw 4, Landon McCann 3, Justin Green 2. N. Davie 38, Selma Burke 19 - Justin Green 12, Jackson Powell 8, Jacob Self 7, Luke McCraw 6, Jayden Wall 3, Mason Myers 2. Mooresville 48, Ellis 17 - Hunter Hough 5, Chance McClean 5, Levin Ward 4, Will Hileman 2, Kingston Hamilton 1. Thursday, Feb. 6Davie swimming in state meet. South Davie JV basketball at Corriher-Lipe at 4:30Friday, Feb. 7Davie JV/varsity basketball at home vs. Parkland at 4/5:15/6:30/7:45Saturday, Feb. 8Davie wrestling in state duals (if Davie advanced on Feb. 5). Tuesday, Feb. 11Davie JV/varsity basketball at Glenn at 4/5:15/6:30/7:45South Davie JV basketball at home vs. Mooresville at 4:30Ellis JV basketball at home vs. Selma Burke at 4:30Wednesday, Feb. 12Davie JV/varsity basketball at Watauga at 4/5:15/6:30/7:45 • Upcoming Games • B6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 County Line Folks take advantage of the beautiful weath- er to enjoy breakfast with the V-Point Ruritans last Saturday. By Shirley ThorneCounty Line Correspondent County Liners have joy-fully welcomed the warm sunny days. As photos show, folks were again enjoying community events. V-Point Ruritans thank everyone for supporting the breakfast last Saturday morning.Calvary Baptist Church invites everyone to a spa-ghetti dinner fundraiser fol-lowing the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, Feb. 9 in the fellowshipship hall. Dona-tions will be accepted.The meetings of the ThreadHeads of Clarksbury Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays featuring quilting will continue until further notice. Everyone in-terested in quilting is invited.Upcoming events: a "Love Fest" program at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Pin-ey Grove AME Zion Church with singing and praise danc-ing followed by a repass; and country breakfast sponsored by the V-Point Ruritans from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, March 1.Janie Williams continues to improve as she remains in rehab. Rose Marie Johnson has improved and is recu-perating at home. Caleb Wil-liams continues to hold his own in his battle with the ad-enovirus in his system; the virus is difficult for someone Spaghetti fundraiser Sunday at Calvary Liberty Wesleyan Church new pastor, Jim Miller and family. Ryan Spry wins at East Bend Motorsports. By Brenda BaileySheffield-CalahalnCorrespondent Birthday wishes to: Yvonne Richardson on Feb. 8; Janie Spry on Feb. 11; and Vicki Swain on Feb. 12. If you would like a birthday or anniversary listed, let me know.The Bingo Fundraiser at the Sheffield-Calahaln Community Center will be Friday, Feb. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7. Hotdogs will be sold from 6 p.m. There will be a 50/50 and grand prize. Proceeds will go toward upgrading the kitchen area. If there is a good turnout, then hopefully the bingo will continue. All bingo cards are $5, tickets for the 50/50 and grand prize are $1, cakewalks are $1 each and food isby donation.East Bend Motorsports had the 2024 Fall Series Ban-quet Jan. 31. Ryan Spry, son of Alan Spry and grandson of Sonya Spry, won his cham-pionship in the 85cc 12-15 class on his Honda 150R. He came in third in the School Boy II Class on his dad Alan Spry’s Kawasaki 250 (first time racing it). Congratula-tions Ryan. MawMaw, your dad and all the family are proud of you. This is a won-derful accomplishment due to hard work, and we, the community applaud you and send our congratulations. Due to sickness, Tim and Julia Stetler Cole have re-scheduled and will be minis-tering at Community Cove- nant Church on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the 10:45 a.m. and the 6 p.m. services. Tim Cole will bring the word of God and both will share their ministry in song. They have traveled extensively in their ministry. Pastor Ledford welcomes everyone.On Feb. 19, Jeremy and Esther Hopkins will speak about the missions work they do in Honduras at 7 p.m. at Community Covenant. The Hopkins’ main goal is to “love others closer to Christ.” Everyone is invited.Worship service and Ju-nior church class for children is each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at Community Covenant. Evangelistic service is on Sundays at 6 p.m. and Prayer meeting and Bible study is on Wednesdays at 7. Liberty Wesleyan Church announces the appointment of their new pastor, Jim Mill-er. Pastor Jim and Jennifer Miller are from the northeast corner of New York, along the Canadian and Vermont border. They have been blessed with 5 children. In 2022, they felt the call to leave their position in New York after 18 years of min-istry and move to North Car-olina. Pastor Jim has been in-volved in ministry since he was young, ministering with his family. He has served in Youth and Music Ministries, as a Christian School admin-istrator, and pastor. He received his training through Berean School of the Bible, now Global Universi-ty. He is an ordained minister with the General Council of the Assemblies of God and holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. His wife Jennifer is a partner in ministry with him and has served in Music, Women’s, and Girl’s Minis-tries. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. Together they have a heart to reach the community with the love and message of Jesus Christ, see the church strengthened and empow-ered, and the Name of Jesus Christ glorified and lifted high. My thanks to Pastor Jim for sharing his photos and bio with our community. Wishing all the family much happiness in their new ap-pointment.A time of prayer is held at Liberty Wesleyan each Sun-day at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11. Choir practice is each Wednesday at 7 p.m. New Union welcomes everyone to Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship ser-vice at 10 each week. Pastor Tim Lowery invites visitors. Kids and Youth ministry is each Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:30.Sunday School at Ijames Baptist Church is a 9:30 a.m., followed by the wor-ship service at 10:30. Pastor Kestler Ruth invites visitors. Children’s Choir practice is at 4:30 p.m. on Sundays and TeamKIDS, Youth and the Adult Bible Study meets at 5 p.m. each Sunday.Sheffield-Calahaln VFD’s Chief Matthew Mills welcomes everyone interest-ed in becoming a firefighter and serving the community to come by the department or call 336-492-5791. Center Fire Department is looking for volunteers. If interested in being a volun-teer firefighter, stop by the station at 2265 US 64 W. any Thursday night at 7 or call 336-492-764.Pastor Jesse Teal invites everyone to Center Method-ist Church for the breakfast fundraiser the third Saturday of each month from 7-10 a.m. It is a great time of fel-lowship. Wesley Chapel UMC in-vites everyone to the break-fast fundraiser on the third Saturday of each month. Jam sessions are held each week on Mondays at Eddie’s Place in Cool Springs from 6:30-:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Schoolhouse Music Jam sessions are Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck served at 6. Cost is $3 with musicians and singers get-ting in free. Check their Facebook page: Schoolhouse Music Jam at Historic Farm-ington Center for all dates and/or cancellations.Prayer requests contin-ue for Bryan Swain, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Ju-nior Dunn, Tammy Keller, Charles England, Lincoln Dyson, Chester Reeves, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Livengood, Geraldine Lambert, Bet-ty Beck, Sue Gobble, Paul Beck, Juanita Keaton, Emily Brown, Mary Teague, Eddie Porter, Janie Williams, Ma-ria Knight, Violet Coursey, Clyde Jordan, Jack Seaford, Sue Seaford, Fred Beck, Mi-chael Collier, Michele Dys-on, Hilda Keaton, Sandra Dyson and Terry Dyson. Please submit all news to me at brfbailey@msn.com, message me on Facebook or call at 336-837-8122 no later than Friday. Last Saturday the Christian Education Department of Piney Grove AME Zion Church hosts the movie "The Forge" with lots of popcorn, candy, and drinks. with a weak immune system.Join us in prayer for the Lord's blessings upon Janie, Rose Marie, Caleb, and oth-er residents who are having health problems. Remember in prayer the victims of the fires in California and the flooding of Hurricane He-lene.Please pray for me as I have had more complications since September involving the injuries from past falls. For news and memories to share, please text or call Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com. 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