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Monday, February 06, 2012
Local News
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed
The daughter of a woman whose dismembered body was discovered in rural Davie County last year has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of killing her. David Hughes was named in the lawsuit as being responsible for the death of Patricia Swaim. The two lived in Hughes’ home off Serenity ...
Officer Kills Dog During Search
A dog was shot and killed by a member of the Davie Sheriff’s Department during a home search with a probation officer. Dana Ferguson Rock, 45, of Farmington Road, Mocksville was charged with one count of cruelty to animals. According to Chief J.D. Hartman, on Jan. 18 at approximately 7:30 p.m. ...
Taylor Resigns: Cooleemee Board Member Suggests Don Cover As Replacement
By Jackie Seabolt Enterprise Record COOLEEMEE - Commissioner Chuck Taylor has resigned from the town board halfway through his elected term of four years. Taylor announced his resignation at the Jan. 16 town meeting. In a letter to the board Taylor says “it is with mixed emotions that I write ...
Renegar: Schools Using County Numbers
By Beth Cassidy Enterprise Record A $6 million Band Aid. That’s how Terry Renegar, chair of the Davie Board of Education, refers to the amount that has been earmarked for renovations at Davie High. And his recollection of where that amount came from differs from what Steve Ridenhour said at t ...
Turner Sues SBI: Dentist Says Investigators Negligent
By Jackie Seabolt Enterprise Record The Clemmons dentist who was found not guilty of murdering his wife has filed a lawsuit against members of the State Bureau of Investigation alleging they attempted to frame him for murder. Dr. Kirk Turner was acquitted by reason of self-defense in the deat ...
Man Guilty Of Attempted Murder: Passer-by ‘Hero’ Credited With Saving Woman’s Life
By Jackie Seabolt Enterprise Record A Davie jury found a Winston-Salem man guilty of attempted murder this week. Edward Williams III, 40, of Winston-Salem was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury, and kidnapping Geri ...
School Board Member Says Editorial Wrong
By Beth Cassidy Enterprise Record Superintendent Dr. Darrin Hartness took the opportunity at the Dec. 6 school board meeting to address, as he said, “elected officials and the handful of citizens who constantly criticize our school district and the board of education.” At the school bo ...
Head Start Center Named For Jack Koontz
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Jack Koontz spent a career delivering the mail. He’s spent a lifetime serving his fellow man. Last week, a special delivery was made in his honor - a delivery that should help young children succeed for generations to come. YVEDDI named its newest facility ...
Police Department Shake Up Leaves Three Without Jobs
Three officers with the Mocksville Police Department were fired last week, leaving the force without the more than 40 years of combined experience. Major Ken Hunter, Detective Jerry Medline and Lt. Rick Donathan were notified Thursday that they were employed at will, and that their employment was te ...
McDaniel: Superintendent’s ‘Fireworks’ Not Justified
By Beth Cassidy Enterprise Record A regular attendee and speaker during the public comments portion of the school board meetings is Randy McDaniel Sr. He spoke on a variety of topics at last week’s meeting. His comments, transcribed from audiotape by Jean Brickey, administrative assista ...