Seven Acres Exit Elizabeth City | Winston–Salem News

Senator Steve Jarvis just voted yes on a bill that strips nearly seven acres of land in Mount Hermon Township from Elizabeth City’s jurisdiction — and it’s happening July 1, 2025. The Senate passed it unanimously, with zero opposition. While the land will no longer be taxed by the city, existing tax liens still stand. Jarvis, a UNC School of Government grad and newly elected Republican senator, navigated this procedural move through North Carolina’s standard legislative pipeline — part of a bill titled “Various Local Provisions XI.” This redraws the city’s corporate limits, reshaping how taxes and services are managed for that specific parcel. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cac379f492470b4