Letter to the Editor: Let us appreciate what we have in Davie County

Published 9:51 am Thursday, October 10, 2024

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To the editor:

Growing up in 1960s and 1970s West Virginia, it was a the time of change from innocence into a larger, more chaotic and connected world. However, not nearly as chaotic, connected and small as the world is now.

We went to college in West Virginia. Got married. Lived in Indiana then Ohio. And when the chance came to move to North Carolina, we jumped on it.

But why Mocksville and Davie County?

We could have lived anywhere from Asheville to Greensboro. But Mocksville felt like the town of my childhood. Beautiful. Safe. Tight-knit. Well-kept. Not too big. Parades. A beautiful small downtown. Ice Cream shop. Restaurants. Coffee shop. The Bed Races. Wonderful parks. Not perfect. But the right combination of excellent attributes.

And kind people. And in the end, it’s really the people that matter.

Winston Salem and Greensboro were just too big. Asheville was too expensive. But Mocksville is just right.

Bounded to the west by I-77, to the south by I-85, and to the east by I-73 and 74. The main street of interstate travel runs right through it. We have mountains 2 hours to the west and the beaches within 4 hours to the east. Surrounded by large cities and easy travel, but with the southern small town feel that draws people to easy living.

We found good schools. A public who cares about their county and towns. And a church family (thank you Hillsdale Baptist) who became our family. We feel at home and blessed.

Davie County and Mocksville are growing. And yes, with growth comes growing pains. But with this location – the solid foundation of business, government, churches and excellent folks – the confluence of opportunity and growth create a sense of future. Everything changes. Including our wonderful town.

But let us appreciate what we have. Let’s work together to keep the character that previous generations have cultivated. Let’s change what we need to, plan for the future, and keep Davie County as a place where people and business want to be.

Michael Beaty,    Mocksville