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Epilepsy Awareness Month: Locals like Kincaid fight for awareness and legislation
Thomasville’s Toney Kincaid says there’s a stigma around epilepsy that he and others in the Epilepsy Association of North Carolina are working hard to shift. Sam’s Law is a bill that would require K-12 schools and UNC system schools to create seizure action plans for students who have seizures.
From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: November 5, 2021
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From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: October 28, 2021
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From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: October 22, 2021
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From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: October 15, 2021
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: October 8, 2021
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Fire departments receive grant funds
Six fire departments in Davidson County were recent recipients of grant funds delivered by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: October 1, 2021
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Jarvis visits SMCS
Senator Steve Jarvis paid a visit to students at Sheets Memorial.
New laws taking effect October 1
More than 30 laws went into effect Friday, October 1.
Protect your loved ones from grandparent scams
Over the past year and a half of this pandemic, we’ve all been more worried than ever about our loved ones’ health and safety. Unfortunately, at the same time, scammers are looking for ways to take our money.
Flooring manufacturer Mohawk to invest $87 Million in Davidson County expansion
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK), a manufacturer of flooring products and accessories, will create 87 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $87 million to grow the laminate manufacturing facility in Thomasville.
Executive order extends school immunization, health assessment deadlines amid pandemic
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 234 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots available for high-risk groups
To strengthen and extend protections against severe illness, North Carolinians at high risk for serious illness or exposure, and who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech (COMINARTY) vaccine for six months or more, can now receive a COVID-19 booster shot.
From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: September 24, 2021
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Lexington's Snyder transcended generations
When news broke the morning of Sunday, September 12, that Lexington Senior High School (LSHS) Hall of Famer, Jimmy Snyder, had passed at the age of 76, the tributes flooded social media almost instantly.
From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: September 17, 2021
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Jarvis remembers Lexington's Jimmy Snyder
Snyder passed on Sunday, September 12.
Governor Cooper proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the culture, history and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community in North Carolina.