Advance & Davie Community Pulse

Davie County Schools is stepping up with the new Eagles Nest Preschool at the Brock Center after recent closures left families struggling.

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Commissioner Rob Taylor resigned at the Aug. 4 meeting to focus on becoming district attorney, ending over a decade of service on the...

Recent rainfall lifted Falls Lake to 89% capacity, prompting Raleigh to drop Stage 1 restrictions, yet Wake County stays in moderate drought.

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Davie County will stop adding fluoride to its water supply next month after the board approved a resolution citing unreliable chemical access. The...

First United Methodist Church in Mocksville expresses faith through service each year at Sprinkle Mission Weekend, honoring Dr. Henry Sprinkle's...

• Absentee by mail starts September 4, 2026; requests due October 20 at 5 pm
• Voter registration deadline is October 9, 2026
• Early voting runs October 15–31 at three county sites
• Election Day is November 3, 6:30 am–7:30 pm at your assigned polling place

Western North Carolina faces a dangerous heat wave from Friday through Monday, prompting warnings for pet owners.

• Key signs of heat stroke include...

Western NC faces a rare week-long stretch of dangerous heat starting Wednesday.

• Hydrate constantly and limit outdoor exercise during peak hours.
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The NC IDEA Foundation received $10 million from Golden LEAF to fund six rural regions through its Regional Constellations Program, addressing gaps in...

Davie County's Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival returns with GRAMMY winner Michael Cleveland as headliner.

• Kids' activities include banjo...

Restaurant 101's return to 101 N. Main Street after its planned two-week closure is restoring the pulse of Mocksville's historic square.

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Davie County residents face rising cooling costs from another stretch of 90-degree weather just as Duke Energy Progress defends its rate hike...

• Dangerous heat and humidity returning to central North Carolina, with heat index values soaring past 100 degrees from Sunday through mid-week
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Mocksville employers are actively filling roles across industries, giving locals options to work close to home.

• Food service leads with Domino's...

Davie County Animal Services in Mocksville has four dogs hoping for homes.

• Janet: 7-month German Shepherd mix who knows "sit" and loves chewing
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Leah Frick of Davie County joins three other North Carolina youth selected for the National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia next April. The...

Mocksville’s manufacturing sector is accelerating with a new $15.5 million automotive plant by Shanghai Baolong and Luftride expected to create 80...

Grammy winner Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper headline the Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 12 in Mocksville, offering $20 tickets,...

Bill Junker's monthly barn gatherings built deep Davie County connections, and his friends are honoring that spirit by raising nearly $110,000 to launch the museum he envisioned.

Matthew Snow starts as Mocksville Elementary's new assistant principal on August 5, bringing a decade of elementary and middle school experience plus...