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Davie County Enterprise Record 10-30-2025USPS 149-160 Number 44 Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 20 Pages 75¢ And the winners are ... You decided; these are the best places in all of Davie County 89076 3821260Special Section Inside Fall Back Daylight Savings Time ends; turn clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group Davie County’s seventh grad- HUV UHFHQWO\ WRRN D VLJQLÀFDQW step toward their futures - explor- ing career paths waiting for them right here at home. Through Manufacturing Day 2025, students toured local in- dustries and discovered how classroom lessons connect to real-world careers in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades. Students from South Davie Middle School toured Ashley Furniture Industries,PRO Refrig- eration, and Dex Heavy Duty Parts, while seventh graders from North Davie explored Fuller Welding & Fabricators, Reeb, and Gildan. Middle-schoolers from Ellis experienced Ingersoll Rand, Davie Schools seventh graders tour Gildan in Mocksville on Manufacturing Day, an effort to teach them about available jobs in Davie County. Students get an idea of how to spray paint on an industrial scale at Pro Refrigeration. They do that here? Davie 7th graders learn about local job opportunties Please See Jobs Tour - Page 4 High school sporting events don’t just happen. 7KH\UHTXLUHGHGLFDWHGFRDFKHVDQGVFKRRORIÀFLDOV7KH\UHTXLUH venues that are well maintained. They require scores of volunteers, from the school and from the community. Most of all - those events require high school athletes. And those local teen athletes deserve all of the above, which puts strains on any school’s athletic budget. That’s where the Davie County High School Athletic Sports Booster Club comes into play. The group helps pay for all team sports: SXUFKDVLQJHTXLSPHQWDQGMHUVH\VIRUHYHU\VSRUWVWHDP ÀHOGDQGIDFLOLW\PDLQWHQDQFH IDFLOLW\UHQWDOV KHOSLQJNHHSVSRUWVDIIRUGDEOHWRIDPLOLHVE\SURYLGLQJRSSRU- WXQLWLHVIRUORZLQFRPHIDPLOLHVDQGORZHUJDWHDQGFRQFHVVLRQIHHV SD\LQJIRUORFDOUHIHUHHVDQGRIÀFLDOVDQG IXQGLQJDQDQQXDOFROOHJHVFKRODUVKLSIRUWZRJUDGXDWLQJ'DYLH High athletes. “Continued support from businesses is critical to help our orga- nization to operate,” said Boosters President Tonia M. Cornett. “The Athletic Booster is the only funding teams get. Each team gets to do one fundraiser per year, otherwise, the needs fall on the athletic department. Our athletes deserve so much for their effort and athlet- icism, all while being a student and a teenager.” The boosters are expanding the fund-raising opportunities this \HDUWRLQFOXGHDQRQOLQHUDIÁH0XVWEHRUROGHUZLWKRQH WLFNHWFRVWLQJÀYHWLFNHWVWLFNHWVRUWLFNHWV Buy tickets by visiting: https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/dc- 5050fall. There is also a link on the booster’s club Facebook page. &KHFNVVXSSRUWLQJWKHFOXEFDQEHVHQWWR32%R[0RFNVYLOOH The mission of the booster club is: “to foster an environment that inspires student athletes, coaches, parents and the community to create a positive and spirited atmosphere for all Davie High School athletic programs. We are volunteers who wish to serve and lead by example. We support through fundraising, stand behind strong moral character and good sportsmanship, promote a winning school spirit through athletics and encourage attendance at all athletic events.” Reach the club via email at boosters@wareaglepride.com. TriWest gets 1st tenant Wesco moving into US 158 business park Wesco, a US company that provides energy storage systems, LVPRYLQJLQWRDIDFLOLW\ at TriWest Business Center on US DW)DUPLQJWRQ5RDG The company signed a PRQWKOHDVHWKDWDOVRLQFOXGHV ÀYHDFUHVRIRXWGRRUVSDFHVDLG Jennifer Sniderman, the compa- ny’s vice president of corporate communications. “We are optimizing our foot- print to better serve the growing demand for our services for one of our largest utility customers in the region, and will employ ap- SUR[LPDWHO\SHRSOHDWWKHQHZ location,” she said. “We are a proud employer in North Caroli- na with more than 500 employees LQORFDWLRQV:HVWFRLVFHUWL- ÀHGDVD´*UHDW3ODFHWR:RUNLQ the US.” According to Terry Bralley, president of the Davie Economic Development Commission, Wes- co plans a storage and distribu- tion facility at the Davie site. Athletic boosters need help supporting students Residents in Mocksville, Ber- muda Run and Cooleemee go to WKHSROOVRQ7XHVGD\1RYWR elect new council members. $VRI0RQGD\RQO\YRW- ers had cast early ballots - a com- bined total for all three races. In Mocksville, voters will pick three members from Jenny Stevenson, Carl Lambert, Ralph Aaron Harding, Clamar O. Ga- leas and Johnny Frye. In Bermuda Run, voters will chose three members from Mar- ty Wilson, John R. Jones, Carson Jernigan, Dylan Hines and Rod Guthrie. In Cooleemee, two candidates - Andy Reavis and Steve Corri- her - seek the only two seats. The name Don Cover is on the ballot, but he withdrew from the race. Vote Tuesday 2 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 Editorial 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 27028 Subscription Rates Single Copy, 75 Cents $32.03 Per Year In Davie County POSTMASTER Send Address Changes to: Davie County Enterprise Record P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, NC 27028 Cooleemee Journal 1901-1971 The Literary Corner5HQHJDGH:ULWHU·V*XLOG Preserve History By E. Bishop 7KH ÀUVW 6DWXUGD\ LQ 2FWREHU was a beautiful sunny day to drive the country roads to Surry Coun- ty’s famous “Sonker Festival” held at the Edwards-Franklin house on Haystack Road, Mt. Airy. This pro- tected site of cultural and historical VLJQLÀFDQFHLVDJUHDWSODFHVKRZ- casing not only the example of 19th century architecture but a now fa- mous one-of-a-kind fruit dessert thought to have originated in this part of the state. Before dessert though, look at the photos shown here to appreci- ate the lengths that were taken to preserve this house built in 1799 by Gideon Edwards, a local leading planter and state senator. Later, it was occupied by Meshack Frank- lin, landowner and member of Congress. This house was the cen- terpiece of a 2,330 acre plantation farmed by 50 slaves. The grounds have family and slave cemeteries located on it. Franklin remodeled the home in the Federal Style of the 1820s; this included decorative painting which is meant to imitate marble seen on the paneling, mantels and staircase. This house museum was restored and added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1973 and displays period appropriate furniture and artifacts that provide some insight into the 19th century life of a plantation. On the day we visited, a display of Civil War guns and other relics were on exhibit as well. Tonya Leach, a weaver from Elkin, was on hand to demonstrate her craft on the antique loom that ÀOOHGDQXSVWDLUVURRP After touring the house, it was time for a sonker or two. It might look like a cobbler, but it’s differ- ent; the dough sinks into a juicy IUXLWÀOOLQJDFURVVEHWZHHQFRE- bler and pie they say and oh, so delicious! The fruit can be anything of your choosing now but most- ly what was used back in the day was the fruits like strawberries, cherries, apples and sweet potatoes that were readily available on the farm throughout the year. While waiting in line, I made a fast friend that explained exactly how a sonker should be. She should know too; she comes to this event every year. Ann Stanley from Surry Coun- ty spoke of how her granny, Mar- gie Holder McCormick, also from Surry County, made the best tater sonkers. “My granny made sweet potato sonkers all my life. It was a very deep dish pie, pie crust on bottom, sliced white and red sweet potatoes in the middle with lots of sugar, lots of butter, little bit of cin- namon, another layer of pie crust on the top and that pie was at least 3 to 4 inches thick. Juice she made for the top was butter, sugar and milk and it was a bit thin so when you scooped your pie in your bowl, (al- ways served in a bowl) you poured that juice over it and got it as run- ny as you wanted it; it was always soupy, sugary, sweet potatoey, pie crusty, so delicious.” This reminds me of my own mother’s sliced sweet potato pie that I’ve attempted to recreate. The Edwards-Franklin House in Mt. Airy was built in 1779 has been restored; a recent visit included a weaver using an antique loom. Guess I will have to take some pointers from the Sonker Recipe book I purchased. Thanks to Ann for sharing her obvious love for her grandmother and sonkers. Also, I’m grateful that the Sur- ry County Historical Society pre- served this bit of history and culture that we can all enjoy and share. 430 Church Street By Linda H. Barnette In 1919 my grandfather, William Nathan Smith and my great-grandfather, William Joel Franklin Dwiggins, bought 9 lots on what is now W. Church Street, Mocksville, where I live. They pro- ceeded to build 2 houses: the one that is now yellow was the home of my grandparents (always paint- ed white) and the larger house next door that now has a green metal roof, belonged to my great-grand- parents, my grandmother’s parents. They got the wood for both houses from the Dwiggins family proper- ty, which was beyond enter Church and in the area that is now between Godbey Road and Green Hill Road. I don’t know what prompted them to move into town because in those days most people were farmers. In any case, the lot that I live on one of the original 9; the house next door on the right is where I grew up. And next door to the right of my parents was my grandmother’s brother, Uncle Marsh Dwiggins. One of the other lots was sold to Rev. Avett, who was a preacher at First Methodist Church. His daugh- ter married Arlen DeVito, and they moved here when her parents were old and needed someone with them. There were 2 rental houses next to the Sanford home, where the Leon- ard’s now live, and the 2 lots next to me on the left. When I was growing up in those halcyon days, the street ended at the curve where the Craven’s lived, later the Ijames house. My cous- ins and I rode our bicycles in the VWUHHWXQERWKHUHGE\WUDIÀFDQGZH learned to skate up at the church. We played in the woods with no apparent fear of the snakes which lived there. This lot is where my great-grand- father kept his chicken houses, and when I was around 10 years old, Daddy moved one of them behind RXUKRXVHDQGÀ[HGLWXSDVDSOD\- house for me. He also made a rope swing on the big oak tree that is still there. On the other side of the street, there was the James house, which was bought by the church years ago and has a playground on it. Next to that house was the old Methodist Church parsonage. Next was the Murphy house and the house that the Blackwelder’s lived in, then the houses of my ancestors, then the Avett house, and next the home of Jim and Esther Wall beside his parents’ home. As mentioned ear- lier, the Craven house was the last house on the right at the end of the street. ( I still remember wrecking my bike on the stone wall, which is still there.) On my side of the street there was the big house that is now for sale. I think it was the old Thomp- son house but now belongs to the Crews family. Next to that house was the Methodist parsonage and then the R.B. Sanford house where the Leonard’s now live.(The San- ford’s had a horse which got out of- ten and scared me into the house.) Below us was the Tommy Shore home where the street ended. I’m not sure when the street was ex- tended, but it was likely in the 1950’s. I believe that this street was built about the same time that the church was built and that it was probably named for the church. As for my title of 430 Church Street, that was our original house number. And whenever the street was changed to W. Church, my par- ents and the others got new street numbers. My dad put up the new number but also left the original 430!! I thought he was a hero! And he really was. Pet Peeves Driving Miss Crazy By Felicia Browell ,·OOVWDUWE\VD\LQJÀUVW,YDOXH The houses on Church Street in Mocksville: the one to the right belonged to Linda Bar- QHWWH·VJUDQGSDUHQWVWKHRQHWRWKHOHIWEHORQJHGWR5HY$YHWWH safe driving and practice defensive driving. Second, I don’t always notice speed limit signs. That’s a personal failing, yes, but there it is. But I never, ever forget to use my seat belt. My biggest pet peeve, and many of my friends and family echo this, is with turn signals. Everyone needs to use them, every time. Make it a habit and you won’t even notice you’re doing it. My husband didn’t use them most of the time, and when I asked him why, he replied, “Because I know where I’m going.” I was shocked, and snapped back, “Turn signals are there to communicate to the people around you, not for you!” He didn’t really have an an- swer to that. And he didn’t use his signals any more often, either. If you don’t communicate your next move to the drivers around you, you could connect – physically – in a bad way. I cannot tell you how many times someone ahead of me slowed unexpectedly, then zipped a quick turn. No signal. Or, they just stop in the road, wait for oncoming WUDIÀFWRFOHDUWKHQWXUQ1RVLJQDO Why not tell the people behind you what you’re planning to do so we don’t come close to hitting you? Does that annoy you, too? Close on the heels of a turn sans signal are those who cut turns. Stay in your own lane! Precision driv- ing is critical. This includes both at lights, and just around bends in the road. Again, my husband was the turn-cutting champion. He grew up in a rural area north of Pittsburgh, a two stop sign metropolis with one church and a corner ice cream shop. It was 15 miles from the closest grocery store, gas station, or hardware store, separated from those by very twisty-turny roads down a Pennsylvania “mountain.” He seemed to view those roads as continuations of his dirtbike rac- ing days. He took the turns like he was on a competition course, cut- ting into the oncoming lanes. This made me extremely nervous! He did this in broad daylight, so he had no idea if there was a car coming around those blind turns. My life ÁDVKHG EHIRUH P\ H\HV UHJXODUO\ At least when it was dark we could see headlights coming. He scoffed at my anxiety, but when we had our children with us, I insisted on doing the driving to go see his parents. Around Mocksville, at the lights with protected left turns, I see many drivers cut into the cross lanes. If there is a car there, many don’t cut it so deeply, but I’ve seen the quick swerve to avoid hitting cars, too. Cutting turns, at lights or on winding roads, accomplishes what? Does it save a half second of time? Or maybe you are so important that you need everyone to focus on you and call you names? It’s dangerous to everyone. You might not cause an accident today, but you will eventually. After those two, being cut off in WUDIÀFJHWVPHWRR:DLW\RXUWXUQ If cars are up to speed on a road, and there’s not an opening to get LQWRWUDIÀFVDIHO\\RXMXVWQHHGWR wait for it. It will come, it aways does. Cutting someone off annoys or scares many drivers, and you have no idea if they are actually watching the road ahead, or they’re eating their breakfast croissant and a piece just dropped in their lap. If you think they see you coming, you could be very wrong. And running through red lights. Are you so much more important than those around you that you can- not wait the two minutes or less that it takes for most lights to cycle? You can kill someone doing that. How will that make you feel? My last one for today is texting and driving. Just don’t. 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(336) 944-4275 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 Continued From Page 1 Palltronics and Davidson Davie Community College (DDCC). Now in its 14th year, Manufacturing Day is a na- tional event celebrated lo- cally through the efforts of Davie CONNECT, Davie Economic Development, Davie Schools, and the Da- vie business community. “Middle school students are the next generation work- force, and these tours expose them to career opportunities, show how their current and future curriculum ties to re- al-world careers, and ignite interest in their future,” said Carolyn McManamy, direc- tor of Davie CONNECT. “During the tours, businesses showcased the scope of jobs available at their facilities and discussed the requisite higher education or skills training needed.” More than 400 students and educators gained insight into the local career possi- bilities. The business lead- ers guided students through facilities, illustrating how employees rely on math, sci- ence, technology, and com- munication skills. Students said they were impressed by the emphasis on safety, the scale of the operations, and the wide range of career paths open to them. “Manufacturing Day is an annual event that allows manufacturers and busi- nesses in our area to show- case potential careers to our students and educators as a career exploration activity for our seventh graders. By providing this experience for our students, they get to see in person potential careers that are in need here in Davie County,” said David Koontz, director of CTE and Federal Programs for Davie County Schools. “We hope these experi- ences will spark an interest in what they may want to pursue once they get to high school, helping them choose a career pathway that aligns with their goals. When stu- dents discover a potential ca- reer interest early in their ed- ucation, this will help them identify the type of skills they need to obtain, along with information on how to obtain those skills, training, or an educational degree.” Erica Bost, who teaches English Language Arts and social studies at Ellis, agreed. “I think Manufacturing Day offers an opportunity to introduce our students to Phil Fuller explains opportunities at Fuller Welding & Fabricators; while students career paths available within our county. Through engag- ing tours led by local busi- ness leaders, students gain ÀUVWKDQG LQVLJKW LQWR KRZ professionals apply math, science, technology, and communication skills in re- al-world settings. Students were enthusi- astic about the experience, sharing how the tours opened their eyes to new possibili- ties and made classroom les- sons feel more connected to the real world. “My favorite part was going to DDCC and learn- ing about different careers. We got to see a mannequin/ dummy that had a pulse. You could see its heartbeat in its chest,” said Ellis seventh grader, Alex Hirata. Local industries em- braced the opportunity to en- gage with students and help shape the county’s talent pipeline. Palltronics, a global in- novator in high-tech pallet manufacturing, offered stu- dents a rare inside look at one of the most advanced production facilities in the world. "Palltronics is the only high-tech pallet manufactur- ing facility of its kind in the world. Engineered and built with high-speed equipment, robotics, and technology that have been custom-designed from the ground up,” said El- wood Hunt, chief operations RIÀFHU´:H·UHSURXGWRFDOO Davie County home and are eager to be a true partner in its growth. By opening our doors to the county’s seventh graders, we aim to inspire the next generation to show- case the exciting possibilities of highly advanced manu- facturing. Supporting our community is key to Pall- tronics' success, especially its youth—it’s an investment in the future we’re building together.” At Ashley Furniture, students witnessed automa- tion, robotics, and precision craftsmanship. “Ashley Furniture is proud to host National Man- ufacturing Day tours to in- spire the next generation by showcasing our advanced manufacturing processes, cutting-edge automation, and career opportunities in today's furniture industry. These tours go beyond the classroom, providing stu- dents with the opportunity WR H[SHULHQFH ÀUVWKDQG WKH technological innovations and workforce needed to compete on a global scale. By demonstrating manu- facturing as an exciting, promising career path, we're helping strengthen our future workforce and develop the skilled professionals who will drive tomorrow's eco- nomic growth,” said Hannah Vick, public relations edu- cation specialist for Ashley Furniture Industries. At Reeb, employees en- joyed connecting with stu- dents to highlight career growth and leadership po- tential. “We really have fun showing students what we can offer them as a career option. From customer ser- vice and sales to warehouse and distribution to manufac- turing and assembly—we have so many opportunities for students that include de- velopment into leadership roles. We hope they enjoyed visiting Reeb as much as we enjoyed hosting them,” said Andrea Kimura, human re- sources representative. PRO Refrigeration echoed those sentiments and hopes to inspire the next gen- eration. “We value the opportu- nity to welcome local stu- dents into our facility and showcase the innovation and craftsmanship behind modern chiller systems and refrigeration manufacturing. By sharing what we do, we hope to inspire the next gen- eration to explore the skilled trades and consider the re- warding career paths our in- dustry offers,” said Damon 5HHGFKLHIRSHUDWLQJRIÀFHU Manufacturing Day at DEX was all about inspiring the next generation of cre- ators and innovators. “We were honored to welcome local seventh grad- ers onsite for a behind-the- scenes look at how crafts- manship, technology, and teamwork drive everything we do,” said Carey Hubbard, site manager. “Students ex- perienced the art of DEX ÀUVWKDQG³WRXULQJRXUERG\ shop, learning the process, and even getting the chance to paint themselves as part of the experience (simulated and kid-friendly, of course). These young minds repre- sent the future of our indus- try, and we’re proud to help spark their curiosity and am- bition.” As Autumn Laster said: “I hope the manufacturing tour at DEX opened their eyes to the beauty of the process— how every piece, every step, and every person plays a role in creating something meaningful. Maybe one day, they'll be part of building something even bigger.” Dayton Coffey added: “It is a blessing to see children who are willing to learn what we do on a daily basis to see how this industry may apply to their lives in the future.” This year marks the sev- enth year that Davie has participated in Manufactur- ing Day, and McManamy is thrilled by the continued enthusiasm from students, teachers, and employers. She expressed appreciation for the collaboration that makes this effort possible: “Aligning business needs with curriculum will ensure Davie County has a ready and able workforce to meet the challenges of businesses today and in the future. “Through these immer- sive experiences, Davie CONNECT continues to bridge the gap between ed- ucation and opportunity — helping students imagine their futures and strengthen- ing the community’s work- force for years to come.” Students learn about jobs at Ingersoll Rand in Mocksville. 7KHVHYHQWKJUDGHUVOHDUQDERXWMREVDW3UR5HÀJHUDWLRQDQGSRVHIRUDSKRWRDIWHUOHDUQLQJDERXWWKHRSSRUWXQLWLHVDW'H[+HDY\'XW\3DUWV Jobs Tour ... 6WXGHQWVKROGRQWRWKH0DQXIDFWXULQJ'D\VLJQDW,QJHUVROO5DQGLQ0RFNVYLOOH 6WXGHQWVOHDUQHGWKDW3DOOWURQLFVLVWKHPRVWDGYDQFHGSDOOHWPDNHULQWKHFRXQ- WU\ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 - 5 By Bridgett Dillard Davie Community Founda- tion The only son of Sam and Nancy Redman was taken from them after just 27 years of love and laughter. Dennis Redman was born on March 7, 1964 and was the light of their lives. In July 1988, at the young age of 24, Dennis was diag- nosed with cancer, a disease he faced with immense cour- age and determination, Sadly, he passed away in January 1992. In 2017, Dennis’ best friend, Bryan Boger, shared memories of their friendship with Outgoing President and CEO of the Davie Commu- nity Foundation, Jane Simp- son. Bryan recalled that it ZDV'HQQLVZKRÀUVWLQYLW- ed him to attend Turrentine Baptist Church, a simple ges- ture that profoundly changed his life and ultimately led to his salvation. Buy a home, help Davie students Couple honors memory of son with unique way to support scholarship fund Nancy and Sam Redmon wanted to honor their late son with a scholarship in his honor. Now, bids are being taken on their home as part of their estate plan, with proceeds going to that scholarship fund. View the sale at theswicegoodgroup.com Not long after Bryan be- came a Christian, Dennis was diagnosed with can- cer. Bryan remembered his friend as someone who was “always upbeat, always laughing, smiling, and treat- ing others kindly.” Despite the challenges of his illness, Dennis’ work eth- ic never faltered. Bryan re- called how Dennis returned to work just a week after be- ing extremely sick from che- motherapy. He remembers Dennis with a huge smile on his face, an image that has never left him. “Dennis loved cars, loved people, and took pride in what he did,” Bryan said. “He especially loved his par- ents and always treated them with respect.” Inspired by their son’s love for Davie County and his enduring kindness, Sam and Nancy Redman made a heartfelt decision to leave their estate to the Davie Community Foundation, with the intent of supporting young people in the commu- nity through a scholarship in Dennis’ name. Nancy passed away in April 2022, and Sam fol- lowed in July 2025. Prior to their passing, the couple worked with the founda- tion to establish the Dennis Redman Memorial Scholar- ship, to be funded through a bequest in their will. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist Davie students who demonstrate academic SURPLVH DQG ÀQDQFLDO QHHG in pursuing a post-secondary education in a state support- ed school. As part of their gift, the Redmans' three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom home will be sold at auction by The Swicegood Group. This single-family residence offers the perfect opportunity for a young family to create their own memories in Davie County. In addition, an estate sale will be held for those who wish to own a keepsake in memory of Sam and Nancy. Proceeds from the sale will support the Dennis Redman Memorial Scholarship. The estate sale is live and can be viewed online at theswice- goodgroup.com. The Dennis Redman Me- morial Scholarship will be one of the largest scholar- ships available to students through the Davie Commu- nity Foundation. It will stand as a tribute to a young man whose life, though brief, ZDVÀOOHGZLWKORYHIRUKLV community. Through this scholarship, Sam and Nan- cy’s greatest hope will be IXOÀOOHGWKDW'HQQLV·VVSLULW will continue to inspire and support future generations of Davie County scholars. Memorials for the Dennis Redman Memorial Schol- arship may be made on- line at daviefoundation.org or mailed to PO Box 546, Mocksville, NC 27028. To learn more about the foundation contact Wesley Sharpe at (336) 753-6903 or wsharpe@daviefoundation. org or visit www.daviefoun- dation.org. In 1985, Ronald Reagan was president, the Cold War still loomed, and pop culture was alive with The Golden Girls, Miami Vice, Back to the Future, and The Break- fast Club. Madonna, Prince, and Bruce Springsteen ruled the airwaves, while “We Are the World” united artists for a cause. In North Carolina, the economy was shifting from textiles and tobacco to bank- ing and technology, while basketball fans cheered on Dean Smith’s Tar Heels and Jim Valvano’s Wolfpack. Amid all this, the Davie County High School Class of 1985 graduated into a world of cassette tapes, big hair, and optimism. Forty years later, on Sept. 20, classmates gathered at The Farm at Oak Hill to cel- ebrate their 40th reunion. The evening blended good food, music, and laughter with plenty of nostalgia. Honky Tonk BBQ served up pork barbecue, Texas-style brisket, beans, slaw, and green beans, with servers Karen Carpenter, Kari Allison, Bernardo Gar- cia, and Christian Lorenzo helping. Classmate Tommy Gordy and his wife, Angela, provided a specially decorat- ed cake. “I think the class really enjoyed the food,” said Ron- ald Foster, who coordinated catering. Decorations by Crystal Creatives and nostalgic dis- plays of records and post- ers, provided by committee member Cindy Reavis, set the stage. Reavis also opened the evening, with T. Kyle Swicegood serving as master of ceremonies. “Over four decades ago, we all converged onto Davie High School,” he said. “We came from Shady Grove, Pinebrook, William R. Da- vie, Cooleemee, and Mocks- ville Elementary—and we became War Eagles.” Joining virtually from Dubai, former quarterback John Folmar offered an inter- national greeting and prayer. Homecoming Queen Ste- fanie Hamlet and Suzanne Evans Barnhardt brought smiles with Davie Clarion trivia, reminding everyone of the friendships and tradi- tions that shaped their school years. Music from Prince, Sim- ple Minds, Boy George, and Billy Idol helped transport the class back to the 1980s. With about 135 attendees, including 65 graduates, the UHXQLRQZDVÀOOHGZLWKKLJK- OLJKWV 7ULYLD&KDPSLRQ6WHYH Frye, who won both rounds. 0RVW .LGV*UDQGNLGV Shawn Steele. /RQJHVW 5HODWLRQVKLS Tracy Parker Slater and Gray. 0RVW'HJUHHV7LHEH- tween Sandy Stroud and Holly Winterberg. 7HDFKHUV· $ZDUG 7LH between Sheri Parks and To- nya Evans. 0RVW/RVW+DLU5RQDOG Foster edged out Steve Frye in a playful contest. A touching moment came with the recognition of grad- uate David Bovender, re- cently honored by the City of Thomasville with “David Bovender Day” on Sept. 18. A committee of dedi- cated classmates organized WKH UHXQLRQ 6DQG\ 6WURXG Yamane, Ronald Foster, Su- zanne Evans Barnhardt, Cin- dy Reavis, Wendy Markland Gallimore, Paulette Foster Rhynehardt, Stefanie Ham- let, and T. Kyle Swicegood. Generous underwriting from classmates, including Todd Barnhardt, Norman Carter, Ronald Foster, James Gaddy, Scott Gantt, Tommy Gordy, Lisa Metzger Osteen, Cindy Reavis, Paulette Fos- ter Rhynehardt, Jerry Riddle, Gray Slater, Sandy Stroud, T. Kyle Swicegood, Wendy Gallimore, Mark White, Lee Rollins, and Sally Burnnette McGuire, helped make the event possible. 5HÁHFWLRQV For many, the reunion was more than just a party. “For me, no one knows me like those in that room,” said retired Coast Guard member Cindy Reavis. “From 1st grade to 12th— that’s a connection you don’t just easily come by.” Retired pharmacist Su- zanne Evans Barnhardt add- HG´,ZDVVRLPSUHVVHGE\ the number of classmates who took time out of their busy lives to reconvene, reminisce, and reconnect.” As the evening wound down around 11, classmates left with full hearts, renewed friendships, and the remind- er that the bonds formed at Davie County High School remain strong, even four de- cades later. 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He is survived by: his wife, Glenda Brown; children, Kenny (Audrey) Brown, Shelia Brown, Sabrina (Buddy) Meadows, and Anthony Steelman; grandchil- dren, Jennifer Duncan, Meghan Felker, Christy Brown, Kendry Brown, Brandon Brooks, Rob Blake, Kat Sizemore, Shylinn Steelman, and Wyatt Steelman; great-grandchildren, Katie Seamon, Nate Seamon, Sean Turner, Madison Turner, Anthea Brown, Serenity Brown, Kalysta Brown, Aviana Blake, Jaiden Blake, Sophia Blake, Skyler Blake, and Aubrey Blake; sisters, Gina Shore, and Mary Ruth “Tiny” Hemric; brother, Ricky Shore; and good friend, Joey Hobson. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Lee Shore, David Riddle, Troy Key, and Simon McDowell for their care and support of Mr. Brown. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville, which is serving the Brown family. Rachel Gail Walker Kelly Mrs. Rachel Gail Walker Kelly, 87, of Wandering Lane, Mocksville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born the youngest of 12 children, on April 30, 1938 in Davie County to the late Eddie Green and Lula Mae Tutte- row Walker. She graduated from Mocks- ville High School in 1956 and became a Registered Nurse, graduating from City Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem (now Wake Forest Baptist Hospital) in 1959. Gail married James E. Kelly Jr. in October of 1959 and they shared 67 wonderful years togeth- er. Mrs. Kelly was a very active member of the communi- ty. Gail was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Mocksville and enjoyed singing in the chancel choir. She volunteered with the local Board of Elections and also served in various positions on boards for the Unit- ed Way campaign, Davie Arts Council, and Girl Scouts. Mrs. Kelly was also a member of the Mocksville Women’s Club for over 50 years, where she received the Clubwom- an of the Year award in 1986 and her honorary life mem- bership in GFWC-NC in 1988. She had the opportunity to serve as local district president and with various other GLVWULFWRIÀFHVDQGVHYHUDOVWDWHFRPPLWWHHV In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: all her siblings, Mildred Latham, Ailene Cart- ner, Pauline Sink, Johnny Walker, James Walker, Betty Grissom, Janie Koontz, Ed Walker, Pearl Pointdexter, Jack Walker, and Sam Walker. Survivors include: her husband, Jimmy Kelly; 3 chil- dren, Elizabeth Upchurch (Ed), Doug Kelly (Crystal), and Ed Kelly (Carol); grandchildren, Tiffany K. Berry (William), Meredith Howell (David), Payton Kelly, Kath- ryn Thompson (Adrian), Caroline Walters (Andrew) and Spencer Kelly (Kara); and 3 great-grandchildren, Collins and Margo Berry, and Sadie Kelly. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at First United Methodist Church of Mocksville, ZLWK5HY/RUL$QQH%RZHQRIÀFLDWLQJ7KHIDPLO\ZLOO receive friends immediately following the service in the Family Life Center, located across the street. Private in- urnment will follow at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kimberly Brown and Frances Benge-Dodson from Yellow %XWWHUÁ\+RPH&DUHDVZHOODV7UHOOLV+RVSLFHIRUWKH ORYHDQGVXSSRUWVKRZQWR*DLOLQKHUÀQDOGD\V ,QOLHXRIÁRZHUVPHPRULDOVPD\EHFRQVLGHUHGIRU First United Methodist Church of Mocksville, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028; or Brock Performing Arts Center, 622 N. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Stephen Kent Barney Mr. Stephen Kent Barney, 67, of W. Renee Drive, Ad- vance, transitioned to his heavenly home Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Stephen was born on March 7, 1958 in Forsyth County to the late Paul Benja- min and Lois Beeson Barney, the youngest of three children. Stephen graduated from Davie County High School in 1976 as a member of the National Honor Soci- ety and with a Merit Scholarship to attend High Point College. He graduated from High Point College in 1980, with a Bachelors of Sci- ence degree. While at High Point College, Stephen was inducted into the Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, a National Honor Society in Business Administration. Ste- SKHQEHFDPHD&HUWLÀHG3XEOLF$FFRXQWDQWLQDQG worked 35 years of his career in partnership with Hendrix %DUQH\&R&3$6LQWKH&OHPPRQVRIÀFH6WHSKHQ served the company and its customers well, and with the utmost integrity until retiring in 2023. While Stephen led a quiet and simple life, he was very vocal about his conser- vative values, and he was an advocate for freedom and lib- erty. As the son of a "Purple Heart" veteran, Stephen was also a huge supporter of our military and veterans. Other than work and politics, Stephen enjoyed watching his fa- vorite sports teams play, as well as the companionship of his beloved dog, Buddy, who had recently passed as well. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an older brother, Michael B. Barney. Stephen leaves behind: a sister, Marcia L. Barney of Advance; a sister-in-law, Judy B. McKenzie (Dana) of Lexington; a niece, Kami Buckner (Jon) of Roxboro; and 3 nephews, Ryan Barney of Lexington, Shawn Barney (Mindi) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Tracy Barney (Stepha- nie) of Winston-Salem, and their families; as well as his best friend, Wayne "Tator" Jones, of Advance. Stephen will be sorely missed by his family and friends. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Satur- day, Nov. 1 in Cornatzer Baptist Church Cemetery. ,QOLHXRIÁRZHUVWKHIDPLO\UHTXHVWVWKDWPHPRULDOVEH considered for: In Touch Ministries, PO Box 7900, Atlan- ta, GA 30357, one of Stephen's favorite ministries. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. 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 Harold David Sheek Mr. Harold David Sheek, 73, of Advance, NC passed away peacefully in his home sur- rounded by family on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. He was born Sept. 29, 1952 to the late Jason and Ruth El- lis Sheek. He grew up in Davie County and started his cattle business at about 10 years old. Mr. Sheek lived his life every day alongside the people he loved and doing what he loved. He was a hard working cattle farmer and HQMR\HGÀVKLQJLQWKHULYHUFRRQ hunting, frog gigging and making hay. Most of all he loved his family and his wife of 54 years, Brenda Hendrix Sheek. He also leaves behind: 2 daughters, Jennie Smith (Steven) and Kay Walker (Steve); 5 grandchildren, Jake (Amber), Katelyn, Cody, Shelby and Chloe; 2 great grandchildren, Leelah and Harrison; and several close friends. The family received friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 2025 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. Saturday at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. %DUEDUD$QQH0RRUHÀHOG*UDYHV %DUEDUD$QQH0RRUHÀHOG*UDYHVRI0RFNVYLOOH peacefully passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at her home. She was born Nov. 3, 1935 in Iredell County to the late Robert Hunter and Mary Ethel Tulbert 0RRUHÀHOG Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church, Cooleemee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her siblings, Rachel Mabe, Harold 0RRUHÀHOGDQG-HUU\0RRUHÀHOG Survivors include: her hus- band, Ralph Feezor Graves Jr. of the home; a son, Jeff Graves (Melissa); 2 daughters, Marsha Graves, and Elizabeth Thies (Robbie); 2 grandchildren, Chris Graves, and Megan Graves; and 2 brothers, Ralph 0RRUHÀHOGDQG-RKQ0RRUHÀHOG A memorial service was conducted at 3 p.m., Wednes- day, Oct. 29 at First Baptist Church, Cooleemee, with Rev. $OOHQ0XOOLQVRIÀFLDWLQJ7KHIDPLO\LQYLWHGIULHQGVWR visit with them at the church following the service. Please consider memorials to: First Baptist Church, Cooleemee, PO Box 518, Cooleemee, NC 27014. Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com. Sharon Kay (Smith) Murphy Sharon Kay (Smith) Murphy, 77, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2025 at Kate B. Reyn- olds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Born at the then City Hospital in Winston-Salem to Robert Clinton Smith and Margie Taylor Smith, Sharon spent much of her teen years living with her best friends in Mocksville, Penny & Kae Anderson and their moth- er, Vergie Anderson and friend Nancy Lynn Grubbs. She also de- YHORSHGDQDIÀQLW\IRUIDVWFDUV After graduating from Davie High School, Sharon went to Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte, NC. With her aptitude for using technology to treat cancer, she furthered her expertise in radiation therapy and while in nursing school developed an oncology nursing program for Queen’s Col- lege where she also taught several of the courses. Sharon received her BA from Covenant College in Chattanooga and graduated from University of Virginia in WKHÀUVWQXFOHDUPHGLFLQH5DGLDWLRQ2QFRORJ\FODVV3XU- suing her quest for advanced credentialing she also earned her MBA and MHA from Pfeiffer University. She relocated to Chattanooga, Tenn. where she worked at the Erlanger Health Center and Memorial Hospital can- cer centers. In 1989, wanting to be closer to her father, R.C., in Mocksville, she accepted a position at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem as Director of Radiation Oncology. At that time plans were being made to open a cancer treatment center. Working with the hospital’s lead- ership team and her staff, she guided the development of the Forsyth Medical Center’s cancer treatment program today known as the Novant Health Cancer Institute that is ranked among the best in the nation. In 1990, Sharon’s future sister-in-law, Camille Jones, interviewed Sharon as part of Camille’s MBA assignment. A 15-minute scheduled meeting extended to an hour. At the interview’s conclusion, Camille asked if she could give her brother Joe, Sharon’s phone number. Fortunately for all concerned Sharon said yes. Their ÀUVW GDWH ZDV GHOD\HG EHFDXVH 6KDURQ WRRN KHU QLHFH Melody Smith, on a trip to Alaska. Upon her return, Joe DQG6KDURQ·VÀUVWGDWHZDVWKHFRXQW\IDLUDWZKLFKWKH\ learned they both enjoyed the tractor pull contest, or at least that was their story. Sharon and Joe were married six months later, on March 16, 1991, at Home Moravian Chapel in Winston-Salem. The wedding was originally scheduled for May, but Joe was in the furniture business as a manufacturer’s represen- tative and Sharon was determined she wanted him married before the two-week long High Point Furniture Market held in April. $WÀUVW6KDURQ·VIDWKHU5&ZDVDOLWWOHFRQFHUQHGDW how fast they got married, but later he told Sharon, “I’m glad WE married Joe”. Sharon loved to travel and enjoyed French and Italian wine, food, and on one trip hiked the Alps. One of Sharon’s greatest gifts was recognizing those who shared her vision, giving them responsibility and encouragement so they too could excel. Her former staff, upon learning of Sharon’s entering Hospice, have been in- spirational and universal in acknowledging that she was a teacher and leader by example, allowing good employees to become even better. The result was a nationally recog- nized cancer treatment center focused on compassionate care, respect for patients and their families, and the latest in cancer treatment technology. Sharon served on many professional boards and com- mittees including the Board of Cancer Services, Inc., from 1995-2001 where she served as President for two years and was instrumental in securing their permanent home. And she served for many years on the American Society for Radiation Oncology Board, including President from 1989-1990. Sharon retired from Forsyth Medical Center in 2012 as Vice President of Oncology Services. Several months later, she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and a few months after that with Parkinson’s Disease. She went into remission after a year of treatment and stayed in re- PLVVLRQIRURYHUÀYH\HDUVEHIRUHWKHP\HORPDUHWXUQHG Sharon made the decision to forgo additional treatment for the myeloma because of the debilitating progression of Parkinson’s. Her physicians agreed to let nature take its course. In her last days at Hospice, remembrances poured in from friends, family and colleagues, all acknowledging her many accomplishments, kindness and her courage. Sharon was preceded in death by: her brothers, Rodney Taylor Smith and Jeffrey Mark Smith. She is survived by: her husband of 34 years, Joseph Murphy; a brother, Robert Smith; nieces, Mel Shepherd, Erin Jochim and husband Bart; nephews, Brad Smith, Craig Smith and Eric Smith; sister-in-law, Camille (Mur- phy) Jones and husband Kim, and sister-in-law, Carol Ann Smith. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with 5HY-RDQQH+HQOH\RIÀFLDWLQJ7KHIDPLO\ZLOOUHFHLYH friends following the service at the funeral home. ,QOLHXRIÁRZHUVDQGLQKRQRURI6KDURQ·VSDVVLRQ for community impact organizations, the family requests memorials be made to Cancer Services, Inc. 3175 Maple- wood Ave., Winston Salem, NC 27103, www.cancerser- vicesonline.org/give);or Pivot Ministry, 501 Miller St., Winston Salem, NC 27103, www.pivotnow.org/donate). Sherman Desi ‘Big Money Grip’ Arnold Mr. Sherman Desi “Big Money Grip” Arnold, departed this life on Oct. 21, 2025. His funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 with a 30-minute visitation prior at Roberts Funeral Service, Mocksville. He was the son of the late Jeremiah “Jake” Arnold and Annie Beatrice Foster Arnold. Known as “Big Money Grip” or “Grip,” Desi graduated from Davie High School in 1974. Survivors: a daughter, Catherine R. (Edmund Herdrick Sr.) Neely of Con- cord; 2 sons, Richard S. (Gail Robinson) Neely of Charlotte, and Sherman “Nick” (Kristin) Arnold of Mocksville; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Kathie T. Foster of Mocksville, and Stacey R. Ash- ton of Midland; his canine companion, Charlie Brown; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him. 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Sunday, Nov. 2 Fresh Wind Fall Revival, 3 p.m. at Mount Zion Community Church, 113 Mill St., Mocksville. Guest speaker: Pastor Brian Diggs of Rooted Altar Ministries. Visitors welcome. Saturday, Nov. 8 Chicken stew and festival, Hardi- son Church, 1630 Jericho Church Road, Mocksville, 4 p.m. (Stew VHUYHG EHJLQQLQJ DW 5DIÁH VL- lent auction, God’s Country Alpac- as, County Line Bakery (Catie Not- tingham), Foster’s Slushies (Ronald Foster), Third Creek Candles (Haley Shue), Yadkin River Forge (Matt Baity), Dusty’s Gem Mine, Hunting Creek Candles. Music by Annointed by Grace. Free. Special Events Thursday, Oct. 30 Trunk or treat, outdoor movie, 154 Government Center Drive, Mocks- ville, Davie Health & Human Ser- vices. Trunk or treat starts at 4:30 p.m., movie at 7. Connections in Autism, 6:15 p.m. Davie County Public Library, N. Main St., Mocksville, for Level 1 autism and neurotypical ages 18-30. Group games, stories, guest speakers, sensory-friendly no-judgment space. 'UHVVLQFRVWXPHV5DIÁH Friday, Oct. 31 Holly Lane Haunt, 206 Holly Lane, Mocksville, 6-10 p.m. Haunted trails with real scarers, animatronics, spe- cial effects. Trick or treaters wel- come. No charge, donations accepted. Boo Bash, 3-5 p.m. Cogniton, 119 N. Salisbury St., Downtown Mocksville. www.cognitondavie.org. Trunk or Treat, Salem Method- ist Church, 169 Salem Church Rd., Mocksville, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat, Center Methodist Church, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 6:30-8 p.m. Candy, games, free hot- dogs. Saturday, Nov. 1 Bingo, Just HOPE, 814 S. Main St., Mocksville, 4-9 p.m. Bingos (18 and older). $25 value pack, 90 chances to win. Cash prizes vary depending on participation. )DOO )HVWLYDO 6KHIÀHOG&DODKDOQ Community Center, 174 Turkeyfoot Road, Mocksville. Live music, food, craft vendors, car/tractor show. For vendors and car show entries, call Michelle Mills at 336-409-7451. Monday, Nov. 3 Bingo, Just Hope, 814 S. Main St., Mocksville, 4-9 p.m. (18 and older). 3URFHHGVWRDJHQF\WKDWEHQHÀWVWKH homeless and those in crisis. Thursday, Nov. 6 Ornament Workshop Wonder, 6 p.m. Cogniton, 119 N. Salisbury St., Downtown Mocksville. www.cogni- tondavie.org. Friday, Nov. 7 Bingo, Just Hope, 814 S. Main St., Mocksville, 4-9 p.m. (18 and older). 3URFHHGVWRDJHQF\WKDWEHQHÀWVWKH homeless and those in crisis. Saturday, Nov. 8 Harvest Festival, Advance Meth- odist, 1911 NC 801 S.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors, barbecue and grilled cheese sandwiches, vegetable beef soup, chips, beverages, homemade desserts. Monday, Nov. 10 Bingo, Just Hope, 814 S. Main St., Mocksville, 4-9 p.m. (18 and older). 3URFHHGVWRDJHQF\WKDWEHQHÀWVWKH homeless and those in crisis. Saturday, Nov. 15 Bingo, Just Hope, 814 S. Main St., Mocksville, 4-9 p.m. (18 and older). 3URFHHGVWRDJHQF\WKDWEHQHÀWVWKH homeless and those in crisis. Monday, Nov. 17 Bingo, Just Hope, 814 S. Main St., Mocksville, 4-9 p.m. (18 and older). 3URFHHGVWRDJHQF\WKDWEHQHÀWVWKH homeless and those in crisis. Friday, Nov. 21 Bingo, Just Hope, 814 S. Main St., Mocksville, 4-9 p.m. (18 and older). 3URFHHGVWRDJHQF\WKDWEHQHÀWVWKH homeless and those in crisis. Saturday, Nov. 22 Dinner Theater fundraiser by Da- vie High students, Redland Church, 136 Redland Road, Advance. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6, show at 6:30. Choir students selling tickets, or contact Britanny Darst at darstb@ davie.k12.nc.us, or https://forms.gle/ ZQC6S2dbZNWeSSjj8. Proceeds help students travel to New York in 2026 to sing Dan Forrest’s Requiem at Car- negie Hall under the direction of Dr. Carol Earnhardt. Friday, Dec. 5 Polar Express Experience, Cogni- tion Museum, Salisbury St., Mocks- ville. 2-3:30 p.m., sensory friendly for guests with special needs. Other slots: 4-5:30 p.m., or 6-7:30 p.m. $30 per child ($10 each sibling). Wear pajamas. Reading of story, hot co- coa, sweet treats, ornament craft to take home, jingle bell science station, photos with Santa. www.cognitionda- vie.org. Meetings Monday, Nov. 3 Davie County commissioners, 6 p.m., VHFRQG ÁRRU FRXQW\ DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ building, Downtown Mocksville. Tuesday, Nov. 4 Mocksville Town Board meeting, 6 p.m., town hall. Thursday, Nov. 6 Davie County Retired School Per- sonnel, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 801 Southern Kitchen. Open to all retired school personnel. Lunch purchased from menu. RSVP by Oct. 31 to dcrsp@ hotmail.com. Mocksville Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., old First Methodist fellowship hall on Church St. Last meeting of they year, with Linda Lindgren showing how to use greenery from own property DQG JURFHU\ VWRUH ÁRZHUV 9LVLWRUV welcome. Seniors All events are sponsored by Davie Senior Services. For more information or to register, call 336-753-6230. The main campus at 278 Meroney St. is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 7KHKHDOWKDQGÀWQHVVFHQWHUDWWKH 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, Oct. 31 Halloween Party, 2 p.m. Food, Zumba performance, costumes welcome. Monday, Nov. 3 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m. Tech Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. with Rachel Nelson from public library. Senior Writing Group, 1 p.m. with Linda Dean. Wednesday Nov. 5 Bocce Fun Day, 10 a.m. at Davie Community Park. Caring With Cards, noon with Tara Harper, social worker. Make cards for homebound meals recipients. Thursday, Nov. 6 Chat with Sr. Tarheel Delegate, 10 a.m. Veterans Appreciation Lunch/Din- ner, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. All veterans and active duty military and a guest invited, meal with entertainment by Rockie Lynne. Friday, Nov. 7 Bunco, 1 p.m. Crafternoon: Gnome Wreath, 2 p.m. with Rachel Nelson at public library. Wednesday, Nov. 12 Caregiver Appreciation Day, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Stop by main campus for a token of appreciation. Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care. Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction. Thursday, Nov. 13 Senior Games/Special Olympics and Indoor Bocce, 10 a.m. at Brock Gym. Friday, Nov. 14 Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Cadence Living at Clemmons. Monday, Nov. 17 Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 10 a.m. with rep from Alzheimer’s Assoc. Wednesday, Nov. 19 Apple Party, 2 p.m. Games, fellow- ship, apple inspired treats. Friday, Nov. 21 Karaoke, 1-4 p.m. with Larry Chastain. Crafternoon: Wooden Pumpkins, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Monday, Nov. 24 What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Caregiver’s Corner, 10 a.m. with Kelly Sloan, social worker. The Scoop on Scams, 10 a.m. with NC Dept. of Justice. Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle. Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner to discuss theatrical options to travel to and see. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring your own supplies, no formal instruction. Monday, Dec. 1 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m. Tech Tuesday, 10-11:30 with Rachel Nelson at public library. Bring devices to get help. Senior Writing Group, 1 p.m. with Linda Dean. Wednesday, Dec. 3 Davie County History, 1 p.m. with Charles Crenshaw about Christmas in Davie County. Live Music Friday, Oct. 31 Philip Caudle, 6-9 p.m., The Station Pizzeria & Taproom, Downtown Mocksville. Saturday, Nov. 1 Scott Carter, 7-9 p.m., The Station Pizzeria & Taproom, Downtown Mocksville. Pushin’ Georgia, 6-9 p.m., Tangle- wood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. The Night Move Band, 6-9 p.m., The Olive Tree Diner, US 64 E., Mocksville. 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Obituaries LAKEWOOD MOTEL Low Daily and Weekly Rates 1642 Hwy. 601 S. Mocksville, NC Call 336-751-2189 (336) 751-2304 MILLEREQUIPMENTRENTAL FALL IS HERE! Bobcat, aerator, core plugger & more for rent today!ForAll YourRental Needs DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 - B1 Sports By Brian Pitts Enterprise Record The defense was strong again for Davie’s JV football team, but the effort was for naught in a 6-0 home loss to Lake Norman on Oct. 23. It would have been a marquee win against a team that stayed un- beaten at 8-0. In fact, this was the Wildcats’ closest game of the year as they came in averaging 28 points per game. Davie’s offense, though, was dormant in its third straight loss. “Our defense had a good night,” secondary coach Blaine Nicholson said. “The defensive line has car- ried us all year, we’ve got two great linebackers and the secondary has played well. We just had two plays (that Davie regretted).” 2QWKHJDPH·VÀUVWSRVVHVVLRQ the Wildcats appeared poised for a touchdown lead when they had second-and-goal at the 4. But Finley Sink got a sack, Lake Norman went backward and it wound up turning By Brian Pitts Enterprise Record Davie tennis players Corbin 'UXPDQG.DWH&KDIÀQERWKUHDFKHG WKH$0LGZHVW5HJLRQDOVHPLÀQDOV and were one step from advancing to the state tournament. Both lost in the semis, but both were gritty in defeat. The tourna- ment was held at Guilford College on Oct. 17. Drum, the tournament’s No. 3 seed, dealt out a couple drubbings before facing the No. 1 seed from Chapel Hill. That’s when her run ended. “Corbin played the one seed really, really hard (6-3, 6-4),” coach Collin Ferebee said. “It was a com- petitive match all the way through.” &KDIÀQDOVRZHQWRQWKHGD\ ´.DWHUROOHGLQWKHÀUVWURXQGµ Ferebee said. “She was actually the ÀUVWPDWFKGRQHWKDW·VKRZTXLFNO\ she took care of her opponent in the ÀUVWURXQGµ How about this: The sophomore knocked off the CPC Player of the Year, Reagan’s Taylin Huynh, in a WKUHHVHWTXDUWHUÀQDOPDWFK “I was really, really proud of her,” Ferebee said. “Kate dropped the first set. Kate listened to the game plan, she took it to heart, she asked for suggestions in the match. We made some adjustments, she listened to them and played one of the best singles matches I’ve ever seen her play.” &KDIÀQPHW3DJH·V6RSKLH:LON- erson in the semis. It was supposed to be a walkover for the girl from Greensboro, but Chaffin held up relatively well in 6-3, 6-1 defeat. “I was really worried - not be- cause I didn’t think Kate was going to play hard, but I knew Sophie was going to win the regional,” Ferebee said. “It’s just the girl Kate was playing is really good. My gosh if Kate did not follow up playing the next-best match I’ve ever seen her play and made that girl work harder than she thought she was going to have to. I think everybody thought it was going to be a 6-0, 6-0, 35-minute match.” The regional was unkind to Davie’s two doubles teams. Sydney Ward/Casey Cao and Layla Hazlip/ 2OD/HV]F]XNERWKORVWLQWKHÀUVW round. “We got a little bit of a rough draw and it ended up being two Davie-vs.- Grimsley matchups,” Ferebee said. “Grimsley was also in the state Sweet 16, so we knew they were going to be tough.” Cao and Ward gave an admirable effort. “Sydney and Casey drew the one VHHGLQWKHÀUVWURXQGµ)HUHEHHVDLG “They went out there and played as hard as they can. They played maybe the best doubles match they’ve played in their entire career What a day for Davie cross country. On a perfect day for running, Davie executed a pair of near per- fect races and accomplished a feat no other War Eagle squad had ever GRQH)RUWKHÀUVWWLPHLQVFKRRO history, the Davie boys and girls will be taking their full teams to compete at the state championships in the same year. Under the current format, the Garick Hill-led teams of 1995 and 1997 advanced to the state meet, while Anna McBride carried the girls to the championship race in 2009 and 2010. But never had both teams advanced to the big dance in JVs lose defensive struggle game vs. Lake Norman Please See ‘D’ - Page B5 Runners make history in regionals the same year. Until now. Twenty schools make up the new 7A West Region and 18 of those schools toed the line this past Saturday at Charlotte’s McAlpine Park. The top six teams would advance to the state meet Nov. 1. The Davie boys came in with high expectations after a stellar race at the NPC meet two weeks earlier, when they were edged by a heavily favored Lake Norman team by two points. The War Eagle boys were DGYHUWLVHGDVSHUKDSVWKHÀIWKEHVW team in the region behind perennial powers Marvin Ridge, Cuthbertson and Weddington. When the dust settled, Davie VHFXUHGDIRXUWKSODFHÀQLVKDQGLWV ÀUVWWULSWRWKHFKDPSLRQVKLSPHHWLQ QHDUO\WKUHHGHFDGHV,QDÀHOGRI ÀQLVKHUVWZRWLPHGHIHQGLQJVWDWH champion Marvin Ridge put four runners in the top 10 to claim the title with 39 points. They were followed by Cuthbertson (86), Weddington (122), Davie (152), Lake Norman (162) and Mooresville (187). Marvin Ridge senior Michael Rivlin won the individual race in 15:38 as he came away with a four-second win over Porter Ridge senior Cade Cresswell (15:42). Da- vie freshman sensation Jaxon Gay ran the race of his life to lead the War Eagles to 13th place. His time of 16:15 was a massive personal record time by 25 seconds and is the second-fastest freshman time in the state this season. Ethan Lakey equaled his best effort of the season with an 18th SODFHÀQLVKLQZKLOHMXQLRU Jacob Steelman’s time of 16:29 was a six-second PR and landed him in 21st. Brayden Kistner had his best race this fall by claiming 46th place in 17:30. Sophomore Avery Van Lente rounded out the scoring with a Please See States - Page B4 Tennis takes 1st loss in Sweet 16 Please See Tennis - Page B3 The Davie girls say a pre-race prayer in the West Regional in Charlotte. Ethan Lakey (left) and Jacob Steelman run for Davie. At right, the Davie runners are Lexi Marion, Addalyn Steelman and Rachel Starkey. Cam Holland carries the ball for the Davie junior varsity. - Photo by Marnic Lewis B2 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 Oklahoma vs. Tennessee Enter Wee k l y f o r Your Chan c e t o WIN! $200 BONUS PRIZE For the Season’s 1st Perfect Entry! $20 WEEKLY 1ST PRIZE $5 WEEKLY 2ND PRIZE 1. Davie vs. South Iredell 2. Mooresville vs. Lake Norman 6. Cincinnati vs. Utah4. Vanderbilt vs. Texas3. UCF vs. Baylor 5. Oklahoma vs. Tennessee 7. Delaware vs. Liberty 10. Kansas City vs. Buffalo (NFL) 12. Minnesota vs. Detroit (NFL)8. Duke vs. Clemson9. Arizona St. vs. Iowa St. Congratulations to this week’s FOOTBALL CONTEST WINNERS! A TIE for First Place! Matt Voreh and Bud Munnelly will split the prize money $12.50 ea. Our contestants were really on target this week! Six of our entrants missed only 2 games. After applying the tie-breaker, two remained tied at the top with the same guess in the tie-breaker points. Congratulations to Matt Voreh and Bud Munnelly who will split the prize money equally. The Davie High War Eagles will have their final regular season game this week as they travel to South Iredell to take on the Vikings. South is 3-6 on the season while Davie is 5-4 and sitting at 3rd place in the conference standings. The big conference game this week will be Mooresville at Lake Norman for first place. Both teams are 7-2 on the year and 4-0 in the conference. In the colleges UNC came inches from defeating the #15 Virginia Cavaliers last week but fell 17-16. Wake Forest got a last second, game winning field goal to beat SMU. Pitt is playing well and is 6-2 after beating NC State. In the NFL the Panthers continued their up and down season with a poor showing against Buffalo. QB Bryce Young sat out the game with a sprained ankle. Buffalo fans seemed to outnumber the Carolina fans in Charlotte by about a 3 to 1 margin. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! AND KEEP THOSE ENTRIES COMING!! CONTEST RULES Anyone can enter except employees of the Davie County Enterprise Record and their families. Only one entry allowed per person per week. All entries must be on original newsprint or fax to 336-751-9760. Games in this week’s contest are listed in each advertisement on this page. Fill in the contest blank and submit or mail the entry to the Enterprise Record, P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, NC 27028. The first entrant of the season correctly predicting the outcome of all games in a week will receive a bonus of $200. One Bonus Prize awarded per season. Weekly prizes are $20 for first place and $5 for second place. . In case of ties, the entrant who came closest to the total number of points in the tie breaker wins. If a tie still exists, awards will be divided equally among the winners. Entries must be delivered to the Enterprise Record before 5 pm Friday each week. The office is located at 171 S. Main St., Mocksville, NC. Winners will be announced following each contest. Decisions of judges will be final. A new contest will be announced each week. 11. Chicago vs. Cincinnati (NFL) DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 - B3 By Brian Pitts Enterprise Record In a crucial game in which Davie’s varsity football team was trying to tie Lake Norman for second place with a week to go in the regular season, a bounce of the ball helped determine the winner. Davie was trailing 17-10 and alive with a little over 4 minutes remaining in the third quarter as Lake Norman punted. The ball took a few hops before coming to a rest DWWKH'DYLH7KHRIÀFLDOV huddled. They ruled the ball glanced off a Davie player’s leg and was recovered by the Wildcats. That was a brutal turn of events for the War Ea- gles, and a minute later Lake Norman (7-2 overall, 4-0 NPC) had a gift touchdown WKDWPHQWDOO\GHÁDWHG'DYLH 7KRVHZHUHWKHÀQDOSRLQWV in a 23-10 decision last Friday in Mooresville. The second loss in a row kept Davie (5-4, 2-2) in third place. The Wildcats’ fourth straight win kept them in a WLHIRUÀUVWZLWK0RRUHVYLOOH The Wildcats got the ball to start the game and quickly smacked Davie in the mouth, exploding 81 yards in five plays to take a 7-0 lead. Davie’s Braxton Bowling responded with a massive 57-yard run around right end to the Lake Norman 17, but Davie lost yardage across the next three plays and called on kicker Dylan Cassetta, who PLVVHGD\DUGÀHOGJRDO Davie 7 0 3 0 – 10 Lake Norman 7 10 6 0 – 23 First Quarter LN - Caldwell 27 pass from Craft (Engelhardt kick), 10:08 D - Bowling 5 run (Cassetta kick), 1:30 Second Quarter LN - Engelhardt 37 FG, 5:45 LN - Craft 38 run (Engelhardt kick), 2:48 Third Quarter D - Cassetta 29 FG, 8:34 LN - Nordtveit 4 run (kick fail), 3:01 TEAM STATISTICS D LN FD 13 21 Rushing 21-134 41-211 Passing 130 182 C-A-I 16-20-1 14-21-1 Punts 1-35 1-32 F-L 1-1 1-0 Penalties 8-55 10-81 3rd conv. 3-9 5-8 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Davie 586+,1*%RZOLQJ&KDIÀQ1DQFH PASSING - Nance 16-20-1-130 RECEIVING - Driver 6-80, Dulin 4-32, Bowling 4-15, Helms 1-5, Hughes 2-(-3) Lake Norman RUSHING - Nordtveit 28-118, Kaden Craft 13-93 PASSING - Craft 13-20-1-149, Zipadelli 1-1-0-33 Continued From Page 1 together. I was really, really proud of that. They played the match of their lives.” Ballantyne 5, Davie 1 Davie’s sensational sea- son as a dual team came to an end in the third round of the 7A playoffs at Ballantyne Ridge on Oct. 20, the Wolves winning 5-1 as Davie closed up shop with a 15-1 record. Later in the week, Ballan- tyne beat Weddington 5-2 to push its record to 17-7. Davie had no reason to lay its head down in shame. “I said: ‘You’ve got to play your A game today or we don’t have a shot. If you’re scared, don’t walk on that court,’” Ferebee said. “We did not win, unfortunately, but I always ask them to try their hardest, and they did their best. I can live with that. I will take that any day of the week. The other team was just better. We did not lose; other team beat us and I will always accept that.” Drum faced a girl at No. 1 who has been beyond domi- nant this year. “The No. 1 that Corbin played is probably the best player that we saw all year by a lot,” Ferebee said. “And she is a freshman. She was legit. Corbin played an excellent match. That girl was just freaking legit. She’s only lost one match all year, and she almost won that one.” Ward nearly pulled off a miraculous comeback in the third set at No. 6. “Sydney got to a third set and got down 7-1,” he said. “The other girl had seven match points and Syd- ney rolled off five straight (games) and made that girl sweat it out. That’s a lot of nerve from a freshman.” The Davie win came from Hazlip, who had a freshman season for the ages at 16-0. “Layla, the machine as always, rolled 6-1, 6-1,” he said. “The (Ballantyne) coach was like: ‘How much longer do you have her?’ I said she’s a freshman. He was like: ‘She’s a freshman?’” Notes: The records for the RWKHUÀYHVWDUWHUVLQVLQJOHV 'UXP&KDIÀQ&DR 14-2, Leszczuk 14-2, Ward 14-1. ... Correction: Last week it was reported that Da- YLHZRQLWVÀUVWSOD\RIIPDWFK VLQFH)ROORZLQJDÀUVW round bye, the second-round win over Porter Ridge was actually the second playoff win since 2016; Davie beat Southeast Guilford in the ÀUVWURXQG War Eagles lose crucial varsity football game Davie needed a lift, and cornerback Gavin Reese sup- plied it, intercepting a long, ÀUVWGRZQSDVVDWWKH'DYLH 35. The offense capitalized on this big play, using 11 plays to drive 65 yards. Coach Brian Hinson summoned the wildcat package on fourth- and-3 from the Lake Norman 37, but the Wildcats gave 'DYLHDÀUVWGRZQE\MXPSLQJ offside. Drae Nance hit Ethan Driver for 13 yards, Bowling rolled for 11 yards and then the running back made a marvelous cut on a 5-yard TD that led to a 7-7 tie. The Wildcats moved me- thodically from their 18-yard line to the Davie 13. On third-and-5, Jsiere Arnold got a sack that forced the hosts WRWU\DÀHOGJRDORQWKHWK play of the series. The kick was good to regain the lead for Lake Norman. The heavy favorite gained separation on its next of- fensive series as Lake Nor- man’s Kaden Craft sped 38 yards on a quarterback sweep. He wasn’t touched until he reached the Davie 5, and the touchdown put Davie in a 17-7 halftime hole. Davie opened the second half with a much-needed an- swer. Nance connected with Driver on a crossing route, and the senior receiver put a Superman cape on, juked a defender and weaved 49 yards to the Lake Norman 16. Davie had red-zone trou- ble again and had to settle IRUDÀHOGJRDO%XW&DVVHW- ta’s successful 29-yarder got Davie back within striking distance at 17-10 with 8:34 remaining in the third quarter. The Wildcats overcame Elliott Gould’s minus-3 tackle on third down by converting a fourth-and-9 with a roll-out pass for 15 yards, but four penalties produced a fourth- and-34 situation from the Davie 39. That’s when the punt turned into a gut-wrenching turnover for Davie. Lake Norman recovered the muff at the Davie 7 and scored in two plays to complete a 15-play drive that ate five minutes, 33 seconds off the clock and made it a two-score game at 23-10 with 3:01 left in the third. Now the War Eagles were under must-score pressure. They faked a punt on fourth- and-4 from their own 36, with XSPDQ(OLMDK&KDIÀQWDNLQJ the snap and barely gaining the needed yardage. Then Noah Dulin shed would-be tacklers on a 17-yard recep- tion, Bowling rumbled for DQG\DUGVDQG&KDIÀQ plowed for 3 out of the wild- cat formation give his team a first down. An 11-yard penalty on LN was tacked on DV'DYLHKDGÀUVWDQGJRDO at the 10. The next five plays wrecked Davie’s hopes of a comeback: 2-yard run, 2-yard loss on a run, 10-yard penalty, 4-yard pass play, 2-yard com- pletion. Davie turned it over on downs at the Lake Norman 14 and that was that. Davie’s offense matched LN’s in terms of yards per play - the Wildcats averaged 6.3, a shade under Davie’s 6.4 - but a big factor in the out- come was LN’s dominance in time of possession. It ran 62 plays to Davie’s 41. Davie’s chances were also hurt by losing the turnover battle 2-1. Craft’s prowess as a soph- omore QB were on display. He threw for 149 yards and scurried for 93 on 13 rush- ing attempts. The other LN weapon was senior running back Jayden Nordtveit, who pounded out 118 yards on 28 carries. The loss overshadowed a vintage performance by Bowling, who ran 17 times for 126 yards for the sec- ond-biggest game of his var- sity career. His career high is 149. Notes: LN’s second-quar- ter field goal was the first successful FG against Davie all year. ... Driver (six catches, 80 yards) collected the most UHFHSWLRQVDQG\DUGVLQÀYH games. He surpassed Jack Reynolds (2,411) in career receiving yards. With 2,432, Driver is now in fourth place in that category. He also eclipsed Reynolds in career catches. Driver has 163 for second place; Reynolds had 162. ... Nance had a sea- son-high 16 completions. ... Reese’s fourth INT is the most by a War Eagle in six years. Justus Redmon had four in 2019. ... Cassetta nailed his ÀIWK)*ZKLFKLVWKHPRVWLQ three years. Palmer Williams KLWÀYHLQ Regular-Season Finale The War Eagles can secure sole possession of third place with a win at South Iredell (3-6, 1-3) on Friday. The Vi- kings are tied with Statesville for fourth. 7KLVZLOOEHWKHÀUVW'D- vie-S. Iredell matchup since 2019, when the Vikings stunned Davie 31-28. Davie leads the series 8-5-1. The Davie varsity soccer team’s nosedive persisted last week. Davie had no hope in a 7-1 home loss to Mooresville Oct. 21. After being idle for 11 days, they suffered their worst loss of the year. “It was a rough night,” coach Nathan Stephens said. “A week and a half off was GHÀQLWHO\QRWLGHDO+RSHIXO- ly we’ll have wiped the dust off and get ourselves back into the groove for the last two games of the (regular) season.” The second-place Blue Devils built a 5-0 lead in the ÀUVWKDOIDQGFUXLVHGWR 1. Davie’s goal was a penalty The Ellis varsity girls bas- ketball team made an emphat- LFVWDWHPHQWLQWKHÀUVWZHHN winning by 11 and 14 under new coach Stephanie Uyle- man. The opener was a 36-25 home win over Corriher-Lipe on Oct. 21. Annabelle Wright (14) and Kinsley Harbour (13) combined for 27 points and the Jaguars established an insurmountable 22-5 lead in WKHÀUVWKDOI “We have lots of room to grow, but they work hard, give so much effort and have a lot of heart,” Uyleman said. The other Ellis scorers were Angela Bonasso (5), Miranda Sapp (2) and Quinn Altiers (2). The roster in- cludes Katie Lou Cornatzer, Carsyn Stroud, Tatum Wil- lard, Molly Buchanan, Janie Scott, Kelsey Cockerham, Neriyah Johnson and Nathalie Hernandez. Two days later, the visiting The Ellis varsity boys basketball team looked phe- QRPHQDOLQWKHÀUVWZHHN In the Oct. 21 opener at home, the Jaguars stomped Corriher-Lipe, 95-2. Jordan Crowley (19 points), Cam James (18), Bro- dy Daggett (10) and Graham :RRGKLWGRXEOHÀJXUHV as Ellis raced to a 37-0 lead in the first quarter. Twelve Jaguars scored, including Kingston Hamilton (8), Bryce McCray (8), Hunter Hough (5), Miles Barnett (4), Kaleb Andrews (4), Jackson How- ard (4), Logan Barnett (3) and Will Hileman (2). Ellis had 60 points at halftime and 83 at the end of the third quarter. Tennis ... Thursday, Oct. 30 Davie JV football at home vs. South Iredell at 6 Ellis basketball at home vs. Southeast at 4:30 South Davie basketball at home vs. Corriher-Lipe at 4:30 North Davie basketball at home vs. Erwin at 4:30 South Davie wrestling at Corriher-Lipe at 4:30 Ellis wrestling at Southeast at 4:30 Friday, Oct. 31 Davie varsity football at South Iredell at 7 Saturday, Nov. 1 Davie cross country at state meet at Ivey Redmon Monday, Nov. 3 South Davie basketball at home vs. Mooresville at 4:30 North Davie basketball at home vs. Selma Burke at 4:30 South Davie wrestling at Mooresville at 4:30 North Davie wrestling at Selma Burke at 4:30 Ellis wrestling vs. Erwin/N. Rowan at N. Rowan at 4:30 Bailey, Swan play in golf regional Two Davie golfers, senior Kori Bailey and junior Gwynyth Swan, competed in the 7A West Regional at Longleaf on Oct. %DLOH\ÀQLVKHGWKRXWRISOD\HUVZLWKDQRYHU Swan shot 99 as the season ended for both War Eagles. The cut to qualify for the state meet was 86. Pinebrook beats SG, Mocksville The varsity Pinebrook Trojans defeated Shady Grove 20-14 on Oct. 4. Two of the Pinebrook touchdowns were a 40-yard run by Gabriel Jones and a 45-yard pass from Grant McCann to Harper Tuck. The leading tacklers for the Trojans were $DURQ)RUUHVWVL[(OLMDK*XOOLFNÀYHDQG/XFDV3DVTXHW (three); the leading rushers were Owen Heggerick (73 yards) and Jones (67); and Finn Hall, Yardley Rodriguez and Ethan Gullick provided good blocking. Two weeks later, Heggerick had two TD runs as the Trojans buried Mocksville 30-0. Jones and Hotrod Richardson also had scoring runs. McCann “had a great game running the team at QB,” coach Tim Dunn said. E. Gullick had six tackles; Rich- ardson had three tackles, 34 rushing yards and three successful two-point runs; and Heggerick had 69 rushing yards. The top blockers were Zaden Lucas, Cam Klimczyk, Uriel Bueno, Tuck and Tucker Lowery. Volleyball season ends in 2nd round A juggernaut ended Davie’s volleyball season in the second round of the 7A playoffs on Oct. 21. The War Eagles traveled to Marvin Ridge and lost in three sets. The Mavericks, the top seed in the West Region, improved to 28-2 and closed No. 15 Davie’s season at 11-11. Sports Briefs Upcoming Games Harbour scores 24; new Ellis coach 2-0 Jaguars got a huge perfor- mance from Harbour and defeated China Grove 54-40. $IWHUDFORVHÀUVWTXDUWHU Ellis led 13-10 after seven minutes - Harbour’s eight- point second blew the game wide open at 26-12. The Red Devils never recovered. Harbour’s barrage includ- ed 6 of 7 free-throwing shoot- ing and three 3-pointers. “As one of our captains, Kinsley is an invaluable player,” Uyleman said. “She H[HPSOLÀHVRXUWHDP·VFRUH values of grit, growth and togetherness. She shows grit every time she steps on the court, dedication to growth in every practice, and binds us together with strong lead- ership. She is one whom I depend on and she always rises to the occasion under pressure. She has helped set the standard for our whole program.” Ellis put three players in GRXEOHÀJXUHVLQFOXGLQJ:LO- lard with 12 points and Sapp with 10. Bonasso had three. Wright and Cockerham had two each, and Altiers had one. North Splits North Davie lost its open- er 51-21 at West Rowan on Oct. 22. North scorers were Camila Sa’ (5), Khia Bohannon (4), Zoe Shore (4), Karmen Wil- son (4), Zariya Oliver (2) and Kate Mason (2). “We played relatively well,” coach Austin King said. “It was a sloppy first game, as it normally is.” One day later at home, the Wildcats beat North Rowan 38-28. Bohannon and Shore had 8 points apiece, while Oliver and Sa’ had 7. Wilson had 6 and Mason 2. “It was a great game,” King said. “We moved the ball well, took time to set up the offense and took good shots.” South Splits North Rowan suffocated visiting South Davie, 37-8, Oct. 21. The eight points came from Akiela Young (4), Zoe Nichols (3) and Shania Brown (1). “We couldn’t catch a cold LQDGRFWRU·VRIÀFHRUKLWZD- ter if we fell out of a boat,” coach Julie Snow said. “It is hard to play in the small gyms in Rowan County. North Rowan played so aggressive- O\DQGLWZDVRXUÀUVWJDPHµ The Tigers needed a bounce back two days later at Southeast, and their spirits were boosted by a 39-18 vic- tory. South sealed the Patriots’ fate with an 11-2 run in the third quarter that produced a 31-16 cushion. Young was the star with 16 points. “Akiela did great PRYLQJWKHEDOOXSWKHÁRRUµ Snow said. “She and Shania are aggressive dribblers and defenders and we can’t win without their hustle.” Nichols (7 points) and Stella Brock (5) were inte- gral parts. They are the only seventh graders on the team. “Zoe runs the court well as a post,” Snow said. “She plays great defense and is a student of the game. Stella is a tough defender.” There were encouraging signs up and down the roster. EG Snow and Brown had five points each. Karissma Stockton had four and Hallie Head two. “Emma Grace (Snow) passed the ball so well,” she said. “She really knows how to look inside. Hallie moved well in the post. Hallie, Ka- rissma and Alexza Ayala played great defense on the block. Karissma didn’t play her seventh-grade year. As VKHJDLQVFRQÀGHQFHVKHZLOO be fun to watch. She gave us good minutes off the bench. Alexza has never played basketball and Remi Skinner played one year of rec ball. They are great additions to the team. Their defense and athleticism really shows.” Snow’s assistant coaches are Beth Carter, Rylea Carter and Klara Lewis. “(Rylea and Lewis) love the game and are learning the ropes of coaching,” Snow said. “The team is really hav- ing fun with them.” kick by Hunter Stephens. Davie’s frustration grew in a 2-1 loss at North Iredell on Oct. 23. The War Eagles, who are 0-9-2 in the last 11 games, fell to 2-6 in one-goal games. A long throw-in by William “Billy” Martin led to Ethan Christie’s header and a 1-0 lead. North tied it before half and scored the game-winner in the second half to keep Davie winless in the NPC. “Ethan and Isaiah (Beat- ty) got injured and we had to scramble a bit,” Stephens said. “We made a mistake in the second half and they cap- italized. Again, it was a game we controlled a majority of the possessions but just could not score.” While the Raiders im- proved their overall record to 8-7-3, Davie fell to 4-10- 3 overall and 0-8-1 in the league. Junior Varsity The Davie JV is in a tail- spin of its own, going 1-3-2 after a 7-0 start. The War Eagles lost 2-0 to Mooresville LQWKHLUÀUVWJDPHLQGD\V They beat North Iredell 4-0 in September, but the rematch in Olin did not go according to plan. North, which came in with a 1-10-2 record, won 1-0 as Davie stumbled to 8-3-2. Two days later on the road, Crowley scored 16 as Ellis wreaked 38-9 havoc in the ÀUVWKDOIRIDQHYHQWXDO blowout of China Grove. James (11), McCray (8), Hough (8), Hamilton (8), Wood (5) and Andrews (2) also scored. North Davie 0-2 Jacob Self put up 16 points and 6 rebounds and Charlie Oliver (12 points, 9 rebounds) ÁLUWHGZLWKDGRXEOHGRXEOH but the Wildcats fell 54-40 at West Rowan on Oct. 22. “Their press gave us some trouble and we left 20 points of layups and two-footers on WKHÁRRUµFRDFK&DOHE'DYLV said. “We were hitting 15- IRRWÁRDWHUVEXWZHFRXOGQ·W throw a marble in a swimming pool from the paint. First- game jitters.” Justin Green (6), Jackson Powell (5) and Jayden Wall (1) scored for the Wildcats, who trailed 42-30 going into the fourth quarter. The roster includes Cass Davis, Jaxon Wall, Hunter Jackson, Evan Hempstead, Jesus Lopez, Luke McCraw, Johnathan Davis and Connor Henry. In the second game of the season on Oct. 23, North lost to visiting North Rowan. South Davie started 1-1 after losing at North Rowan and winning at Southeast. Frustration grows for varsity soccer Ellis boys score 95 points B4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 Continued From Page B1 60th place showing in 17:56. Logan Zuleger had a season EHVWHIIRUWRIWRÀQLVK 69th, and junior Tyler Deaver continued a late season surge by taking 94th place in 19:40, a new personal best by 18 States... ment every race. And Logan and Tyler had their best races of the season. “For the girls, it is really comforting to have Kristen up front and she gives us a low number every race. Addalyn crushed it today with a huge PR. And Lexie ran her best race of the year. I am so hap- py for her. The last couple of years she has had nobody to train with. Jeff and I wanted her to get to states so badly and it is really gratifying to see her achieve that goal. A month ago we didn’t even know if Rachel would be able to compete this fall due to a couple of injuries. But she VWD\HGÀWDQGFURVVWUDLQHG when she couldn’t run and has been amazing the last WZRZHHNV2XUÀYHVSRWZDV the big question mark. When Reese (Rye) got sick and we had to pull her out it put a lot of pressure on Berkley. That’s a tough spot for a freshman to be in but she answered the bell and saved us. We added Daniela to the line-up right before the race and she responded with a huge PR as she came in with Ella. We ended up running five freshman and a sophomore in our seven and were able to qualify. What an amazing accomplishment.” The Davie harriers now turn their attention to the 7A state championship race to be held at Kernersville’s Ivey Redmon Park Nov. 1. The boys will race at 9:40 and the girls will compete at 11. “We hope Davie County will turn out and support these awesome student-athletes who represent our community DAVIE COUNTY SPORTS PHOTOS by Marnic Lewis High School Sports Youth Sports Rec. League Sports Preserve your athlete’s Sports Memories! To VIEW Photos & ORDER PRINTS visit: mlewisphotography.smugmug.com seconds. With the boys’ race in the books, it was time for the Davie girls to show what they could do. The girls were among a tightly bunched group of four schools essen- tially battling for two spots. As expected, Marvin Ridge (47), Cuthbertson (58), Wed- dington (90) and Lake Nor- man (112) captured the top four spots. Until two weeks ago, the War Eagle ladies were considered the eighth- best team in the region but served notice that they were not to be overlooked with DVKRFNLQJUXQQHUXSÀQLVK at the NPC meet. To make matters more challenging, Davie’s No. 5 runner was out of the lineup due to illness. But the Davie squad proved equal to the challenge and pulled off a thrilling fifth SODFHÀQLVKZLWKSRLQWVWR narrowly edge Hickory Ridge (169), South Iredell (175) and Mooresville (177). Weddington sophomore Emma Balaban claimed top honors with a time of 17:38 to edge Lake Norman senior Kasey Dingman by three sec- onds (17:41). Davie freshman phenom Kristen Starkey led the War Eagle effort with a personal best time of 18:56 to grab 11th place. Her effort improved on her previous best time by 10 seconds and was a mere half second away from DWRSÀQLVKDQGDOOUHJLRQ honors. Starkey is currently the ninth-fastest freshman in the state. Addalyn Steelman had a massive PR of nearly a minute to claim 26th place in 20:47 and was closely followed by the team’s lone senior, Lexi Marion, who had by far her best race of the season. Mar- ion’s time of 20:58 was good for 32nd. Rachel Starkey turned in a 21-second PR to place 36th in 21:10. Berkley Brown clinched the Davie state championship berth with a gutsy effort as she crossed the line in 23:09 for 61st place. Daniela George-Perez was a late addition to the line- up and turned in a 50-second 35RIWRÀQLVKWK She was just ahead of Ella Wiles, whose time of 24:10 landed her in 81st place. “It was an amazing day,” said coach Rob Raisbeck. “We have sent individuals to the state meet just about every year over the last decade but our guys, in particular, al- ways fell just short as a team. Our girls have simply lacked numbers. Emerson Frantz had a great run with three straight state meet appearances for us but we have never had depth. We have had girls in the past who would show potential for a couple of years but then leave the team to do other things and we would be back to square one. This year we had an amazing group of freshmen join our program. We currently have one senior, one sophomore and nine freshmen in our top eleven. For a team this young to ac- complish what they did has been an inspiration to coach (Jeff) Jones and me. “Our guys were a little dis- appointed we were unable to get Lake Norman at Confer- ence but we got them today. Jaxon was amazing. I have never seen a freshman run as fearlessly as he does. He was running number one for us halfway through the race and pulling Ethan and Jacob along with him. Both of those guys did exactly what we needed them to do. Brayden had been sick for two weeks but came through with his best race of the season. 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That’s a big part of why our defense is so good.” Davie punted, LN punted and Davie had a turnover on downs at the Wildcat 29. Late LQWKHÀUVWKDOIWKH:LOGFDWV threw to the back left corner of the end zone on a third- and-9 play from the Davie 11. It was going to be a sure TD LILWZHUHQ·WIRUDWHUULÀFSOD\ by freshman safety Wade Hef- ner. LN had to bring out the ÀHOGJRDOXQLWDQGLWPLVVHG a 29-yarder with 1:18 left in the half as the game remained scoreless. “They ran a wheel route and Wade had to run super duper far,” Nicholson said. “He threw it to the back pylon. It was a well-thrown ball. Honestly, it was a catch. The guy caught it and brought it down, but Wade did it ex- actly what he is coached to do: Play the hands and keep ÀJKWLQJWKURXJKRXWWKHFDWFK And when the kid rolled over, Wade had popped the ball out. A lot of guys would panic, freak out, get a pass interfer- ence or look back when they were not connected. Wade did a great job playing those KDQGVDQGNHSWÀJKWLQJLWRXW That was a huge pass break- up because we eventually stopped them.” The teams exchanged punts in the third quarter. Then Davie moved the ball and faced third-and-3 from the LN 36. The result was another turnover on downs. Davie’s defense finally blinked on LN’s next posses- sion. The Wildcats completed a 39-yard pass to the Davie 27. On third-and-16 from the 21, the quarterback rolled right and tried to squeeze in a pass. The receiver made a GLIÀFXOWFDWFKVSXQIUHHDQG scored at the :43 mark of the third. A two-point pass failed, but the visitors had their 6-0 lead. “They had a 50-50 ball that was underthrown and the guy made a spectacular catch (for 39 yards),” Nicholson said. “(On the TD), we had the guy covered and (LN’s quar- terback) made an ill-advised WKURZ+HÀWLWLQDZLQGRZ when our guy guys did not think he was even going to throw it.” Davie mounted a little threat on the ensuing series. Wade Ridenhour hit some passes and Cam Holland pounded out some rushing yards as Davie reached the LN 37 with seven minutes to go. The drive, however, À]]OHGDV'DYLHJDYHWKHEDOO back to LN at the 38-yard line with 6:20 left. There was a critical play - fourth-and-3 from the LN 45 - in which the Wildcat runner EDUHO\JRWWKHÀUVWGRZQDW the four-minute mark. The Wildcats moved the sticks again with 2:32 remaining, and that was the dagger. Davie stumbled to 5-4 despite the ferocious defense doing what it does. The ends and linemen are a weekly joy. 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She’s been cancer free 10 years, but her ordeal led her to try to help others deal with the pressures of breast cancer - things she didn’t have access to near her home in Mississippi. To start with, doctors in Mississippi told her they didn’t think the cancer had spread. But while visiting her daughter in Clemmons, who works at Atrium Health Wake Forest Bap- tist Medical Center, doctors there were much more con- cerned. The cancer was rapidly growing, and had spread to her lymph nodes, and at least a Stage 3 cancer, treat- ments needed to begin im- mediately. She had two weeks to get her life in Mississippi stable to return to Winston- Salem for treatments. Her daughter was a nurse, so that helped at home while she was undergoing sometimes day-long chemo treatments. She lost her hair. She didn’t lose her sense of taste, but everything she ate tasted awful. Trying to drink caused her mouth to foam. “I would get tired from making my own bed, just to get back into that bed,” she said. She developed vertigo, and spent days only being able to crawl. After a mastectomy, she was able to return to her life as a bank manager in Missis- sippi. But her bones began to hurt, and a bone snapped while at work. She also had to have a full knee replace- ment. She was still undergo- ing radiation treatments, and eventually, her supervi- sor told her she had been missing too many days at work. She couldn’t drive. She needed a walker to get around. And the services for cancer patients where she lived were nowhere as good as what was offered in the Piedmont of North Caro- lina. Cancer Services here provided bras and prosthet- ics, wigs and emotional sup- port. With all of that going on, Young felt it important to remain positive. If this could happen to her, it could happen to others, and they need the support that wasn’t always available to her. (Young is quick to point out that family and several close friends helped her tremen- dously through the ordeal.) Soon after moving back to Mississippi, she started holding awareness walks through her church. The first raised $1,200, and she bought backpacks and filled them with items she knew breast cancer patients would need - some for physical needs, other for emotional needs. She’s held a walk ev- ery year. The most recent was Oct. 11 in Downtown Mocksville. Young is living with her daughter, while selling her property in Mis- sissippi and looking for a new home in Davie County. “There was no history of breast cancer in my fam- ily,” she said. “People don’t realize, more African Ameri- cans die from breast cancer than any other community ... because services may not be there and we’re not in- formed. “When somebody tells you that you have cancer, you can cry and have your pity party, but then, you’ve got to get up and fight.” Linda Young has come a long way since her days at Cooleemee Elementary and her 1981 graduation from Davie County High School. She just got her first tat- too; of course, it’s the sym- bol for breast cancer. Her mom got one, too. “It’s not important to you until it happens to you,” she said. “I want other wom- en to know that your battle is my battle.” Fighting Back: Davie Native Working to Help Fellow Breast Cancer Patients – Photo by Caleigh White Receiving a breast can- cer diagnosis is life-altering. Now imagine getting that devastating news only to dis- cover insurance won’t cover the costly treatments. Add a natural disaster on top of it and the fight for survival can feel impossible. That’s the heartbreaking reality for many women in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. More than a year after the storm, communities are still rebuilding, and the Pretty In Pink Foundation, which has an office in Lewis- ville, continues to see an in- crease in applications for help. When Helene made landfall, it left behind wide- spread destruction, wash- ing away homes, cutting off roads and displacing fami- lies. For women already bat- tling breast cancer, the storm brought a second crisis: the loss of jobs, transportation, and housing — creating new financial obstacles to continuing care. Pretty In Pink Foun- dation’s mission is to en- sure that uninsured and under-insured breast cancer patients in North Caro- lina have access to lifesaving medical treatment, includ- ing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. But in 2025, the need has surged from western North Carolina. Ap- plications from Buncombe County alone have doubled compared to last year. “These numbers tell a powerful story,” said Sayla Nedell, director of business development for Pretty In Pink Foundation. “Even long after the headlines fade, people are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Many are choosing between keeping the lights on and getting the treatment that could save their life. We’re stepping in to make sure they don’t have to make that choice.” So far, the foundation has distributed thousands of dollars in direct financial as- sistance to cover treatment costs and new requests con- tinue to arrive every week. Among those helped is Jennifer Chapman of Swan- nanoa, whose breast cancer surgery was scheduled for the very day Hurricane He- lene hit. “My surgeon couldn’t make it to the hospital, so my surgery was canceled,” Chapman recalled. “We ended up getting stranded for 28 hours.” Her challenges didn’t stop there. “I lost work from the storm. I’ve lost work be- cause of all my doctor’s ap- pointments and treatment,” she said. “This financial as- sistance from Pretty In Pink is such a blessing. I cried when I got the letter telling me I was going to get money toward my medical bills. It meant relief.” Pretty In Pink works di- rectly with medical provid- ers to pay bills and negotiate lower rates, stretching every dollar to help as many pa- tients as possible. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Lisa Tolnitch, the organization has served thousands of breast cancer patients, known as Champi- ons, across North Carolina. Pretty In Pink receives no state or federal funding. Its mission is sustained en- tirely by grants, community donations and fundraising events. You can help by do- nating, volunteering, fund- raising or attending one of their signature events, such as the 5th Annual Triple Crown Casino Night on April 17, 2026 at Legacy Stables in Winston-Salem. “Together, we can re- Hope After The Storm: Pretty In Pink Working to Meet Growing Need in Western N.C. build lives, restore hope, and ensure that every breast cancer patient in North Carolina receives the care they deserve — no matter the storm,” the organization wrote in a release. Jennifer Chapman – Submitted Photo Survivor Stories Tales of Strength and Hope from those who have been there Pretty In Pink Organization giving help to breast cancer patients in Western North Carolina DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 - B7 Family to Family... Generation to Generation Eaton Funeral Service Genuine care with dignity, respect and compassion Serving Local Families for Over 70 Years .-AIN3TREETs-OCKSVILLE.# www.eatonfuneralservice.com Family owned and operated since 1951We extend our deepest sympathies to all those who have lost friends and family members to breast cancer. Please have regular exams to help stop this disease in the early stages. CLEMMONS — As the COVID-19 pan- demic began to shut down much of society in 2020, Winston-Salem resident Amy Leonard talked herself into keeping an appoint- ment for a mammogram that she had already delayed. “I had already sched- uled my mammogram, and shame on me I had delayed it. I thought ‘well, If I don’t do it now I may not get around to doing it,’” said Leonard, who moved to Clemmons recently. She said that what pushed her over the top was the wellness program she had enrolled in with her employer BB&T, now Truist Bank, that gave her “points” to reduce her premiums in return for getting timely health checkups. “I went to that appoint- ment, and they found some- thing suspicious. I thought ‘well, I’ve had fibroids be- fore, so it’s probably noth- ing,’ so they sent me for a biopsy. Several weeks later, and I was at home at that time and had set up a desk at Don’t Be Afraid To Reach Out For Help Clemmons Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story home to work at, I got a call saying that it was breast can- cer. You could have knocked me over with a feather, I was just blown away,” said Leon- ard. When Leonard went to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for an exam before her lumpectomy, where only a portion of tis- sue including the tumor is removed, the doctors found another mass. Doctors told her she needed a mastecto- my, where the entire breast is removed. Leonard experienced three surgeries, and she said the ordeal was made more difficult by the COVID re- strictions. “My husband could get as far as the waiting room, but once he checked me in he had to leave and I had to go through the surgery alone,” she said. Her final surgery was in October of that year. She said that during those months, through the mul- titude of checkups and ap- pointments, she was helped by her family, including her husband David, her sons Conner and Nick and her daughter-in-law Brittany. Her daughter-in-law was able to help in a different way as well, said Leonard, because she was attending nursing school and it “was kind of ironic that she was studying breast cancer dur- ing that period.” “I’m very grateful for the love of my family, I couldn’t thank them enough for ev- erything they did. That’s key, knowing you have support around and are loved,” said Leonard. It was not just her fam- ily though. Leonard said she had support from cowork- ers, extended family and friends who reached out, lis- tened to her, brought them meals and more. “Friends that I have that reached out to me and said ‘I know somebody, can I pass your number on because they would like to speak to you.’ Many situations occurred like that, where people I don’t even know but were walking the same path reached out to me and listened to me,” said Leon- ard. “During COVID I had no support like the (groups) at the hospital, they stopped them all because of COVID. “There are people I have yet to meet that reached out to me through Facebook and had my number through ev- eryone, it was a blessing, I was so grateful for them and they didn’t even know me.” Five years later, Leon- ard said she had just recently stopped taking the hormone therapy medication that is prescribed following sur- gery. “I had to take that for five years and just recently in the past few months have stopped taking it. That was scary, because they tell you this is something that will save your life and prevent it from coming back, but even- tually you’ve got to stop tak- ing it,” said Leonard. She said she was lucky that her company incentiv- ized her to get the mammo- gram and encourages any- one in the same shoes as her to get checked. “They’re thinking, ‘I don’t want to go for that mammogram, it’s such a hassle, it’s such a pain.’ The hassle would be not being around for granddaughter being born in May, that was something I would have completely missed,” said Leonard. She also said that any- one who may be in her shoes should not feel afraid to reach out for help. “Don’t be afraid to reach out to people and ask for help and say ‘I’m strug- gling with this’ or ‘I want to talk about this,’” said Leon- ard. “Don’t be afraid to ask and create that tribe around you to ask for support and be there through all those difficult times.” Amy Leonard with her family Individuals have various options to consider when seeking treatment for cancer. Radiation, surgery and chemotherapy are some of the better known treatments, but individuals may want to consider an option known as targeted therapy. Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that targets proteins that control how cancer cells grow, divide and spread, advises the National Cancer Institute. It is a precision and personalized medicine that ad- dresses specific features, changes, mutations, or substances on cancer cells. 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ERWIN CASPESCHA EXECUTOR OF THE WILL OF RUBY A. CASPESCHA Kimberly H. Stogner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP One West Fourth Street-12th floor Winston Salem - NC 27101 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/09/25, 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25. No. 2058309 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DAVIE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF: Bernice Hutchens Melton, De- ceased TO: Andrew Wayne Melton PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Brandy E. Koontz, a person inter- ested in the estate of the above- named decedent, intends to apply for appointment as Administrator with the Will Annexed (Adminis- trator C.T.A.) of the estate in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Davie County, North Carolina. Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 28A 6-2(1) that the above-named individual intends to apply for such appoint- ment not earlier than fifteen (15) days following the first publication of this notice. Any person having objections to the appointment must file a written objection with the Clerk of Superior Court within fifteen (15) days of the date of the first publication. This the 16th day of October, 2025 Brandy E. Koontz, Esq. Attorney for Koontz Law, PLC 181 S. Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25. No.2060819 NOTICE The following structure located on project U-6187 (48647.1.1) (New Route from SR 1630(Baltimore Road) to I-40) in Davie County will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: Parcel 900 – one-story frame dwelling located at 4665 US HWY 158, Advance, NC 27006. A copy of the asbestos report is available upon request. Only sealed bids on bid forms furnished by the Depart- ment of Transportation and placed in a sealed envelope with the words “Sealed Bid to be opened Wednesday, November 19, 2025”, written on the front will be con- sidered. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:00AM in the office of the Division Right of Way Agent lo- cated at 1605 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Suite 201, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Sealed bids must be received prior to 10:00AM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, or they will not be considered. The Department of Transportation re- serves the right to reject any and all bids. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regula- tions, minority business enterpris- es will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be dis- criminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. For full particulars and bid forms, contact the above-mentioned of- fice at the given address or call (336) 968-3873. Publish: Davie Enterprise 10/23, 10/30, 2025 Public Notices Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25. No. 2055969 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Beth Rodgers McCashin, deceased, late of Davie County, North Car- olina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to pres- ent them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of January 2026, or this Notice will be plead- ed in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to this Estate will please make payment immediately to the un- dersigned at the below-designat- ed address. This is the 9th day of October, 2025. James Sean McCashin Executor of the Estate of Beth Rodgers McCashin 1001 West Fourth St. Winston Salem, NC 27101 Marcus L. Moxley, Esquire EDWARDS CRAVER VEACH PLLC 1001 West Fourth Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/09/25, 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25. No. 2063287 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 25CV001634-290 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY Davie County, A Body Politic and Corporate vs. Brian Patrick Sullivan, Unknown Spouse of Brian Patrick Sullivan, Unknown Heirs at Law of Brian Patrick Sullivan, ML Bermuda Village, LLC, Katherine Sullivan TO: Brian Patrick Sullivan, Un- known Spouse of Brian Patrick Sullivan, Unknown Heirs at Law of Brian Patrick Sullivan, ML Ber- muda Village, LLC, Katherine Sul- livan Take notice that a pleading seek- ing relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure sale to satisfy un- paid property taxes owing to Da- vie County on your interest in the property described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNAT- ED as Villa 5325, as shown on the plat entitled Bermuda Village Vil- las III, Map 9, as recorded at Plat Book 6, Page 107, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davie County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with and subject to ease- ments, restrictions, water rights and rights of way of record, and matters of survey. Also being identified as Parcel ID# D9-090-C0-010, Davie County Tax Office. Address (Per tax office records and not warranted): 119 Linden Pl Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claims and interests that you may have in the property, to have a commissioner 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 Defendants in the property be forever barred and foreclosed. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than De- cember 10, 2025 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This day of October 21, 2025. Chad A Haight Attorney for Plaintiff Capital Center 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 500 Asheville, NC 28801 (828)252-8010 Publish: Davie Enterprise 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 2025 Public Notices 16, 2026 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corpora- tions indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of October, 2025. James W. Wilson Randy W. Gaddy C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25. No.2063288 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 25CV001645-290 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY Davie County, A Body Politic and Corporate vs. Unknown Heirs at Law of Karl McFrederick, a/k/a Karl Edward McFrederick, Sabrina Smith, a/k/a Sabrina Dawn McFrederick Smith TO: Unknown Heirs at Law of Karl McFrederick, a/k/a Karl Edward McFrederick, Sabrina Smith, a/k/a Sabrina Dawn McFrederick Smith Take notice that a pleading seek- ing relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure sale to satisfy un- paid property taxes owing to Da- vie County on your interest in the property described as follows: BEING KNOWN and designated as Lot Number 14 of Block I of Section I in The LaQuinta Sub- division recorded in Plat Book 4, page 128, filed with the Recorder of Deeds of Davie County, North Carolina, to which reference is made for a more perfect descrip- tion. Together with and subject to ease- ments, restrictions, water rights and rights of way of record, and matters of survey. Also being identified as Parcel ID# G7-040-A0-059, Davie County Tax Office. Address (Per tax office records and not warranted): 106 Sonora Dr Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claims and interests that you may have in the property, to have a commissioner 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 Defendants in the property be forever barred and foreclosed. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than De- cember 10, 2025 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This day of October 23, 2025. E. Lauren Watson Hubbard Attorney for Plaintiff Capital Center 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 500 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 (828) 252-8010 Publish: Davie Enterprise 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 2025 No. 2058300 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Admin- istrators for the Estate of Robert Joseph Warren, Sr., late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before Janu- ary 16, 2026. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 10/16/2025. Michael Warren 380 Junction Road Mocksville, NC 27028 Robert Joseph Warren, Jr. 380 Junction Road Mocksville, NC 27028 Joseph Warren 1805 US Hwy 601 North C Public Notices uary 9, 2026. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti- fied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 10/09/2025. Robert Adams Joyner, 219 Williamson Road, Suite 2202, Mooresville, NC 28117, as Executor of the Estate of Peggy Adams Joyner, deceased, File #25E000391. Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/09/25, 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25. No. 2055965 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Will of Caryl J. Guth aka Caryl Joy Guth, late of Advance, Davie County, North Carolina, the un- dersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at One West Fourth Street, Suite 1200, Win- ston-Salem, NC 27101, on or be- fore the 9th day of January, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the under- signed. This the 9th day of October, 2025. JOEL GENTRY, EXECUTOR OF THE WILL OF CARYL J. GUTH Kimberly H. Stogner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP One West Fourth Street-12th floor Winston Salem - NC 27101 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/09/25, 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25. No. 2060830 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS File # 23E000118-290 Having qualified as Co-Executors for the Estate of Hollister Nelson, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpo- rations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before Jan- uary 23, 2026. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 10/23/2025. Co-Executor: Jennifer Nelson 386 Comanche Drive Advance, NC 27006 Co-Executor: Keith Nelson 55 South 11th St. 2H Brooklyn, NY 11249 Publish: Davie Enterprise 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 2025 No. 2060826 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of David Mitchell An- gell late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor- porations having claims against said Estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before January 23rd, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immedi- ate payment to the undersigned. This the 14th day of October, 2025. Tracy Angell Gerrard 391 Noralin Drive Winston Salem, NC 27107 Martin Van Hoy & Raisbeck, LLP Ten Court Square Mocksville, NC 27028 Attorneys for the Decedent Publish Davie Co. Enterprise-Re- cord: 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25, 11/13/25. No. 2058304 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Co-Ex- ecutors of the Estate of RACHEL WILSON CROSS late of Davie County, this is to notify all per- sons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present written claim to the un- dersigned on or before January ([] Public Notices Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Linda Lou Dyson, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpo- rations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before Jan- uary 30, 2025. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti- fied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 10/30/2025. Tina D. Prevette, 226 Edwards Road, Harmony NC 28634, as Executor of the Estate of Linda Lou Dyson, deceased, File #25E001407-290. Publish Davie Co. Enterprise-Re- cord: 10/30/25, 11/06/25, 11/13/25, 11/20/25. No. 2058311 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of JOHN THOMAS LAMB aka JOHN THOMAS LAM- BE late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor- porations having claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before January 16, 2026 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of October, 2025. Linda Gail Lamb C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25. No. 2058310 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Admin- istrator of the Estate of LORA DALENE KISER late of Davie County, this is to notify all per- sons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present written claim to the un- dersigned on or before January 16, 2026 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corpora- tions indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of October, 2025. Larry Kiser C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25. No. 2058303 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Exec- utor of the Estate of EVELYN MARIE B. HAYNES aka EVE- LYN BOGGESS HAYNES late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present written claim to the un- dersigned on or before January 16, 2026 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corpora- tions indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of October, 2025. Dreama Kay Miller C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams Attorney at Law 284 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25. No. 2055952 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Peggy Adams Joyner, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpo- rations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before Jan- Merchandise Deals & Bargains Black Walnuts Free Black Walnuts. You pick them up. G.Q. area Text 980- 234-4299 CDs & Cassettes, Albums & 8 Track Tapes. A rare collection of 50s/60s R&R, Doo-Wop, Beach, R&B, Oldies, Soul & Motown. $5. 336-766-5096 Firewood for Sale $75, short wheel base, $80 long wheel base. $70 & below for others. You load. Mocksville, 336-559-9267 Old Town Kayaks, 12 ft & 11 ft w/ depth finder, $275 each, 980-565-1643 8am-10pm Refrigerator $75, Loveseat & sofa, $65, 980-892-2437 Steak Platters 14”x 4.5”, 1” high with tray inserts, wood trim, never used, still in box, quantity of 4, $40, 336-766-5096 Public Notices Public Notices No. 2063293 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Charles Randall Hauser, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to ex- hibit them to the undersigned on or before January 30, 2026. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 10/30/2025. April Michal Barber, 5730 SW Acres Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012, as Administrator of the Estate of Charles Randall Hauser, deceased, File #25E001418-290. Publish Davie Co. Enterprise-Re- cord: 10/30/25, 11/06/25, 11/13/25, 11/20/25. No. 2058306 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Cynthia Marie Lawrence, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before January 16, 2026. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 10/16/2025. James E. Lawrence, 212 Morrison Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028, as Administrator of the Es- tate of Cynthia Marie Lawrence, deceased, File #18E000358. Publish Davie Co. Enter- prise-Record: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25. No. 2060816 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Joan L. Stepp, late of Davie County, NC, this is to no- tify all persons, firms and corpo- rations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before Jan- uary 23, 2026. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti- fied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 10/23/2025. Bruce R. Henry, 334 Pudding Ridge Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028, as Execu- tor of the Estate of Joan L. Stepp, deceased, File #24E000345. Publish Davie Co. Enterprise-Re- cord: 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/06/25, 11/13/25. 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By Shirley Thorne County Line Correspondent Our state switches from Daylight Savings Time back to Eastern Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday. Set clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. It is a good time to check smoke alarms and heat and carbon monox- ide detectors. Help an elderly neighbor check alarms. Clarksbury Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday in the church parking lot, with plenty of candy and chicken stew. Church mem- bers invite everyone to this family time. Salem Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat"- from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday in the church parking lot. Church members invite ev- eryone for this time of family fun and goodies. Call Sheila Campbell on 980-234-6309. Piney Grove AME Zion Church will host a fall festi- val from 2-6 p.m. Saturday. Everyone is invited to enjoy the music and karaoke, fun games, food, and family fel- lowship. Call Vickie Brown on 704-657-7365 or Angela Holland on 704-252-3572. 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Thanks t o everyon e who vote d for us! BEST WEDDING VENUE ĂäZĩùőÁőŖĢƉĩūäŅŅÁĆě And the winners are ... You. Another year of the “Best of Davie” awards are in the books. Expect to see some old favorites, plus a few newcom- ers. I have to say, I didn’t agree with you guys on every selection. That’s one of the things that makes this contest fun. While I think the best pizza is at Tan- glewood Pizza in Bermuda Run, but you, our readers, picked The Station Pizzeria & Taproom in Mocksville as the best in Davie. Everyone has an opinion. In fact, the pizzas are great at both establishments. While I think My Friend’s Place is the best place for a hairstyle, you guys picked Gemini Salon. I’ll admit that my pick is a bit prejudiced (My wife owns My Friend’s Place.). But you can’t go ZURQJDW*HPLQLZLWKKDLUVW\OLVWVWRÀW every person. Picking the best of anything is not an exact science. In fact, this isn’t science, at all. It’s basically a popularity contest among our readers. We think they’re pretty smart, so let’s go with that. We hope you enjoy reading the lists of businesses and other sites that our readers think is the best in the county. We hope you try some of them out, es- pecially the ones you have never heard of or visited. <RXPLJKWÀQGVRPHWKLQJ\RXOLNH And you might be inspired to play along next year, when we start it all over again. And the winners are ... - Mike Barnhardt, Managing Editor And the winners are ... You! Readers Choice Awards 2025 Page 4 Davie County Enteprise Record And the winners are ... 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Afterall, it can be very convenient to make pur- chases with a few clicks on your computer, tablet or smart- phone, and have the products you need delivered right to your door. However, it’s important to maintain a commitment to supporting local businesses, even if you shop on the internet. Here are a few tips to help you find the online stores of mer- chants in your area. ONLINE DIRECTORIES An increasing number of websites are being launched as search engines de signed to help you find merchants in your area who offer the products you want. Some of these directories even al- low you to refine your search based on whether you’re looking for food, gifts or other goods. Once you’ve identified a local business that sells what you need, you’ll be redirected to their online sales platform to make a pur- chase or browse their se lection. SOCIAL MEDIA Many businesses have a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, your municipali- ty and other local organizations may share posts about these retailers on their own social media pages. You can also use the messaging feature on these platforms to get information and recommendations. While it might take a bit more effort to find online retailers in your area, supporting these busines- ses is a great way to boost the local economy. Online shopping: suppor t local initiatives The economic crisis caused by the pandemic made it clear that buying local should be a prio- rity for consumers. After all, the benefits for both you and your community are vast. SUPPORT THE ECONOMY When you buy goods from local merchants, your support has a domino effect. This is because it allows the retailers to source more materials from producers in the area, which in turn grows the regional economy. Helping local businesses thrive also ensures they can create and maintain jobs for people in your community, who will then have more money to spend. PROTEC T THE ENVIRONMENT If businesses sell products that are made locally using materials sourced from nearby areas, it decreases the amount of time these goods spend on the road or in the air. A reduction in transportation means fewer greenhouse gases are emitted and, often, less packaging is used. For bonus points, walk or cycle to the local shops you frequent. ENSURE WORKER COMPENSATION If you buy goods from growers and producers in your region, you can be more confident that the people who made them benefitted from local laws regarding wages and working conditions. By purchasing these products, you’re using your power as a consumer to encourage the practices of fairly treating and paying employees. OBTAIN QUALITY PRODUC TS From the method in which products are manu- factured to the way animals are raised and food is grown, the goods made in your area are subject to strict quality and environmental standards. In addition to ensuring you get top- of-the-line products, you’re also letting mer- chants know that you value quality. When you realize the difference you can make simply by buying local, it’s hard to think of a reason not to. Happy shopping! 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And that doesn’t even cover the fresh- ness of food made here or the eco-friend- O\ EHQHÀWV RI OHVV SDFNDJLQJ DQG IXHO costs spent hauling items here. 0DGHLQ1&SXWV¶EX\LQJORFDO·LQWRDFWLRQ The Winners ... Sweet potatoes, pecan pie, Bojangles Chicken 'n Biscuits, Krispy Kreme, Pep- si-Cola - the list of North Carolina-made products goes on and on. But why should you purchase prod- ucts made in the Tar Heel State? Buying NC local shows your North Carolina pride, keeps your money here in the state, and helps the economy by saving jobs and keeping tax dollars in your community. And that doesn’t even cover the fresh- ness of food made here or the eco-friend- O\ EHQHÀWV RI OHVV SDFNDJLQJ DQG IXHO costs spent hauling items here. A pie made from pecans grown on North Carolina trees just tastes better. Bonus: There’s no need for a cardboard or paper box to ship it in -- just pull the pie out of the refrigerator. 6 Ways Buying NC Local Makes a Difference 6KRZV\RXU1RUWK&DUROLQDSULGH Few places have earned bragging rights like the Tar Heel state. Home to three U.S. presidents, Bank of America, Texas Pete hot sauce, Lone Star Steak- house (sorry, Texas), Fresh Market, and Food Lion grocery stores, everything you need is right here. That’s where NC Made comes in. NC Made celebrates the artisanal foods made here, and ships tastes of North Carolina to friends and family all over the world. That’s why it’s worth noting that NC Made’s new curator is one of North Carolina’s own success stories. A true Southerner, Tonya Coun- cil grew up in Chapel Hill, where she watched her grandma crack pecans for pies. Mildred Council – better known as “Mama Dip” – was a culinary legend in North Carolina, praised by celebrities, athletes, and presidents. She knew the importance of buying local. Tonya followed in grandma's foot- VWHSV FUDFNLQJ SHFDQV ÁLSSLQJ HJJV and waiting tables. She continues the Please See Made in NC - Page 19 Willie and the crew would like to personally thank everyone who voted for us and also our loyal customers who use Cozart’s Handyman Services. We are blessed to provide lawn care services in Davie County. Best Landscaping Service Best Handyman Fully Insured Lawncare and Landscaping Readers Choice Awards 2025 Page 19 Davie County Enteprise Record Eat Local. Eat Healthy. Where to find local food Buy it right from the farmer NC has over 200 farmers’ markets and CSAs and over 150 certified roadside farm stands. “CSA” stands for Community Supported Agriculture. You pay a farmer up front and then you get a box of fresh produce every week during the growing season. When buying direct from a farmer, you can ask questions about how your food was grown, or request certain varieties. Grow it yourself You can select varieties you enjoy most and have a great source of fresh fruits and vegetables. Gardening is a great way to stay physically active, and can even boost your mood. Support a school or community garden Kids who garden typically eat more fruits and vegetables — and are willing to try new varieties. How to get involved Find seasonal recipes: go.ncsu.edu/ncseasonalrecipes Buy fresh fruits, vegetables and more from your local farmers’ market: ncfarmfresh.com Pledge to buy ten percent of your food locally: nc10percent.com Join a local food council: communityfoodstrategies.com Go to NC Cooperative Extension’s Local Food website for more information and ideas: localfoodnc.org References Creamer, N. G., & Dunning, R. D. (2012). Local food systems for a healthy population. North Carolina Medical Journal, 73(4), 310. 2013. North Carolina State Overview. USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Other Research: go.ncsu.edu/locafoodsresearch Funding for this publication provided by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Promotion Program. 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