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Editorial: Jim Rumley helped shape Cooleemee’s reputation
Cooleemee has been called a lot of different things over the years; and often from those who lived elsewhere, those names weren’t flattering. Those people ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
Editorial: Postal service does good job of delivering bills
For more than 50 years, I’ve depended on the United States Postal Service. And to tell you the truth, I don’t think they’ve once let ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
Editorial: 10 to Win! Initiative aims to support Davie educators
It was an old stone building, on a side street in the sleepy little town of Mocksville. But it scared me half to death. I’m ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
World War II vet Tom Ferebee a true hero
Sometimes, this job does have its perks. I’ve met presidential candidates Bob Dole and Al Gore. I’ve played golf with Patrick Duffy and Bill Smitrovich. ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
WWII vet Tom Ferebee a true hero
Sometimes, this job does have its perks. I’ve met presidential candidates Bob Dole and Al Gore. I’ve played golf with Patrick Duffy and Bill Smitrovich. ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
Local farmers becoming more important
By Rose Vaughn Cooperative Extension intern, Davie County Center With all the changes taking place in America such as in schools, workplaces, churches, restaurants, stores, ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
Virus can’t stop the true joy of summer
The summer of 2020. Will we ever be able to forget it? Wearing a face mask in the sweltering heat is no fun. Heck, wearing ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
Superintendent, schools doing their best
Kudos to Jeff Wallace and his team at the Davie County School System. Some eyes rolled when he was named superintendent. It looked like the ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
Police in the news for wrong reason
Mocksville Town Manager Matt Settlemyer could take a lesson from Terry Bralley. Way back in the mid-1980s, Bralley, the current economic developer for Davie County, ... Read more
1 year ago by Mike Barnhardt.
Agriculture alive and well in Davie County
By Rose Vaughan Student Intern, Davie Cooperative Extension The trend of the agricultural industry in Davie County is looking up. Despite the threats of farmland ... Read more