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North Carolina just took a bold step to protect special operations heroes: Senator Steve Jarvis backed a unanimous 47-0 Senate vote on SB 801, which shields the home addresses and personal info of current and former special ops personnel from public disclosure. The law lets them request removal from government sites, adds them to a state confidentiality program, and even creates civil penalties fo...

North Carolina’s House votes overwhelmingly to launch a deep dive into its involuntary commitment system, aiming to overhaul how clinical data reaches judges, improve legal and clinical outcomes, and boost transparency through updated tech and a potential public dashboard. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

North Carolina just passed a major budget bill, SB 257, funding state operations and transportation through 2027 — with 92 House members voting yes. This critical legislation ensures agencies stay funded and projects move forward, now headed to the governor’s desk for final action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@t...

North Carolina’s House just unanimously passed HB 1222 — a landmark bill shifting final development approval power in Brunswick County to county commissioners, with every vote publicly recorded, boosting accountability and transparency as the bill heads to the governor’s desk. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn...

Brunswick County’s development future just got a major rewrite after Rep. Sam Watford backed HB 1222 — a sweeping bill that gives County Commissioners the final say on every new project, with every vote officially recorded. Passing the House unanimously, this law replaces outdated local rules, enshrines state-defined “development approval” standards, and ensures full transparency as commissioners...

A new North Carolina law, SB 1076, just passed the Senate and slashes Rocky Mount’s financial flexibility—now electric revenue can only fund system operations, bill reductions, or debt repayment. The bill, narrowly approved 29-18, locks in these restrictions starting July 1, 2026, and targets only Rocky Mount. Senator Steve Jarvis, a UNC School of Government grad and 2023 Senate newcomer, backed i...

North Carolina just passed a landmark law to shield special operations veterans and their families from doxxing—with a unanimous 47-0 Senate vote. SB 801 bans state and local governments from sharing home and contact details, lets affected individuals request removal from public sites, and offers access to the state’s Address Confidentiality Program. Starting October 2026, a new Civil Liability fo...

Senator Steve Jarvis, North Carolina’s 30th district Republican, voted Aye on the 2026 Appropriations Act — the state’s two-year budget blueprint — as it cleared the Senate 36-13. This critical funding bill powers state departments, transportation, and federal block grants, with unused funds returning to their source unless otherwise directed. With a government background from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Sc...

Senator Steve Jarvis just backed a sweeping audit of the Ferry Division with House Bill 1094 — a full performance review set to examine finances, maintenance, capital projects, routes, and revenue strategies, with findings due by October 2025. Passed unanimously in the Senate, this bipartisan move signals serious intent to fix inefficiencies and boost the division’s financial health — and Jarvis,...

Senator Steve Jarvis voted yes on HB 169, a bill that strips Haywood County of its ability to collect an occupancy tax, effective July 1, 2025 — passed unanimously by the Senate 47-0. The law preserves pre-existing tax obligations and mandates the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority to spend any remaining funds within six months for approved purposes, after which the authority must shut d...

Nash County’s about to get a new hotel tax—3% now, possibly 2% more later—thanks to Senator Steve Jarvis’s vote for HB 332. The money will fund a new Tourism Development Authority to boost visitors and the local economy. The bill passed the Senate 46-1, and once signed by the governor, it’ll officially kick in to turn Nash County into a more attractive travel destination. Listen in comfort: Get a...

Senator Steve Jarvis backed a sweeping new bill, SB 474, creating the Division of Accountability, Value and Efficiency — or DAVE — to overhaul state government oversight and slash waste. With a 40-7 Senate vote, the bill moves to the governor’s desk to become law, promising tighter scrutiny of taxpayer dollars and a watchdog mission to ensure efficiency and transparency. Jarvis, a UNC School of Go...

North Carolina takes a major step toward reforming involuntary commitment with House Bill 1104, which passed overwhelmingly—105 to 10—tasking key agencies with a comprehensive study to overhaul how the system works, improve judicial decision-making, and enhance clinical outcomes for those involved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on...

North Carolina Rep. Sam Watford just voted YES on HB 747 — a major wildlife and boating reform bill that passed the House 109-5 — setting the stage for potential new rules on how North Carolinians enjoy the state’s waterways and wild spaces. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level...

Senator Steve Jarvis just voted yes on a major change for Rowan County — SB 876 now forces the county to follow state law for filling commissioner vacancies, ditching its old system. The bill passed the Senate 32-15 and heads to the governor, bringing uniformity to how critical local seats are filled. Jarvis, a UNC School of Government grad and longtime 30th District rep, helped shepherd this chan...

Senator Steve Jarvis backed House Bill 1040, which unanimously passed the Senate 47-0, updating how Pitt County and Greenville jointly manage the Pitt-Greenville Airport’s finances and projects — allowing shared funding from airport revenues, land sales, or bonds — while preserving voter approval for property taxes and bond issuance, and strengthening the airport authority’s control over safety an...

North Carolina State Rep. Sam Watford backed SB 257, the state’s two-year spending blueprint covering July 2025 to June 2027 — funding everything from roads to public services. With 92 votes in favor and 23 opposed, the bill ensures government machinery keeps running, with unused funds returning to their source unless otherwise specified. As a Republican since 2021, Watford supports this essential...

Diesel prices in Davie County dipped to as low as $4.37 a gallon, with an average of $4.63 — and 18 out of 24 stations still had fuel available. Across North Carolina, the average was $4.66, a slight drop from the prior week. Global tensions, refinery issues, and domestic supply factors like storage levels and seasonal driving patterns continue to drive fluctuations at the pump. Listen in comfort:...

North Carolina Rep. Sam Watford backed a controversial deal letting Eden avoid seizing Duke Energy’s Dan River Plant land for five years, securing $200K annually for the city while locking in future council approval — a private pact that bypasses legislative oversight and becomes law instantly after signing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Ad...

North Carolina is boldly embracing the digital future with House Bill 920, the NC Digital Asset Freedom Act, which unanimously passed with a 115-0 vote, allowing residents to use digital assets for everyday transactions — even paying taxes. The law defines digital assets by key traits like decentralization and security, introduces daily exchange rate rules for tax payments, and includes safeguards...

Medicaid spending in Thomasville surged 17.5% in 2024, hitting over $120,000 for procedures and professional services — a staggering 3,600% jump in five years — with one ZIP code accounting for the entire bill. Rising enrollment and post-pandemic demand are driving costs faster than overall Medicaid claims, while federal proposals threaten to slash funding, shifting burdens to states and reshaping...

North Carolina’s new Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency is here to root out waste and inefficiency in state government—thanks to Rep. Sam Watford’s pivotal vote on SB 474. This watchdog unit will audit agency spending and track long-vacant positions, using AI and data to spot redundancy and cut bloated budgets. By 2025, it’ll deliver hard-hitting recommendations—potentially eliminat...

Representative Sam Watford voted yes on SB 876, a bill that formalizes a clear, state-mandated process for filling vacancies on Rowan County’s Board of Commissioners — a move that ensures continuity and consistency in local governance, following a standard legislative path that could soon become law. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise...

Local baseball stars from Winston-Salem are dominating the diamond this Thursday, July ninth—Carson Whisenhunt and Coy James, both alumni of Davie County Early College, take the mound and field for their respective teams, while Merritt Beeker and Logan Whitaker, from North Davidson and Ledford High respectively, add to the hometown pride. It’s a night to celebrate rising talent from our area, prov...

Governor Stein just signed North Carolina’s first budget in over a year, delivering major pay raises for teachers, state workers, and law enforcement — including a 13% bump for cops — plus billions for hurricane recovery and Medicaid. But it’s not all sunshine: Stein blasted the plan for leaving correctional officers underpaid, and warned that inflation means most state workers are actually earnin...