Wednesday afternoon Gov. Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 693, “Expedite Child Safety and Permanency” into law. Sen. Steve Jarvis (R-Davidson, Montgomery) introduced the bill.
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More than 180,000 N.C. households getting help for monthly internet bills
More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance affording high-speed internet service thanks to a federal relief program that helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.
Social Security Board of Trustees: combined trust funds projected depletion one year sooner than last year
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, one year earlier than projected last year, with 78 percent of benefits payable at that time.
Local residents to receive access from statewide standing orders for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 229. The Executive Order extends several provisions outlined in Executive Order 224 that direct the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders for testing and vaccination. Additionally, this Order directs cabinet agencies to implement the COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy developed by the North Carolina Office of Human Resources (OSHR).
From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: August 27, 2021
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Sen. Jarvis sponsors bill to reform Child Social Services, passes Senate unanimously
The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Steve Jarvis (R-Davidson) to improve the state’s foster care system.
One-month pipe replacement project starting in Davidson County
Starting next week, N.C. Department of Transportation crews will close a Davidson County road for one month.
From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: August 20, 2021
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Road closures between Helmstetler, Tussey and Old Salisbury next week
NCDOT says to expect detours/delays next week for portions of Helmstetler and Tussey will be closing a section of a Davidson County road for a pipe replacement.
Pipe replacement planned for Davidson County road
N.C. Department of Transportation crews will be closing a section of a Davidson County road for a pipe replacement next week.
Immunocompromised people can now receive additional dose of Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
North Carolinians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines can now begin receiving an additional dose to better protect themselves from COVID-19, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today.
From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: August 13, 2021
The latest from NC State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Lt. Governor rallies Republicans in Davidson County
To a sold-out crowd of almost 220 Davidson County and surrounding residents, North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Mark Robinson rallied republicans to “show up and show out” for the 2022 Elections at the 1st Annual All-American Cookout.
Breaking News: State BOE confirms incorrect filing period for Lexington municipal elections
Davidson Local has confirmed with the North Carolina State Board of Elections that the filing period conducted by the Davidson County Board of Elections from July 26-August 13 for the Lexington Municipal Elections is incorrect.
Update: Municipal elections
Throughout 2022, the City of Lexington elections, judges and commissioners for Davidson County elections, and the Lexington City Schools Board of Education elections will all occur.
From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: August 6, 2021
This week House Bill 96 passed with overwhelming support in both chambers. This bill ensures that no child can be administered a vaccine without consent from a parent.
Davidson County road to close for pipe replacement
A section of a Davidson County road is scheduled to close temporarily next week while N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a crossline pipe.
From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: July 30, 2021
A message from North Carolina State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Court of Appeals to resume in-person oral arguments in August
The North Carolina Court of Appeals will resume its regular schedule of oral arguments in person when the fall session begins in August. The first arguments are scheduled for the week of August 10, 2021.
Thomasville bridge replacement brings a detour
THOMASVILLE – Starting next week, N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will narrow lanes on a Davidson County road for several months for a bridge replacement. On July 26, crews will begin to replace the bridge on Smith Drive near Westwood Avenue with a culvert. Work is expected to be complete by May 31, 2022.