Other than Senator Soles choosing not to seek re-election, what changed?

You still have a weasel segment of the populace who are apparently seeking funds from the Senator.

And now, the Senator will not be making those treks to Raleigh for Senate duties.

Perhaps he could open a small business in the community.

How about an amusement park and water slide at Lake Tabor with some jet skis?

All of these unemployed miscreants could work for the Senator's new venture and become self supporting, tax paying members of society. Senator Soles could spend some of his free time at the facility providing management for his investment.

Could be a win -- win for all involved.