It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Graham, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Graham, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Graham, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Graham, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was the first in a long line of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Alamance County and its Board of Commissioners for protecting the Confederate monument located in front of the county courthouse in Graham.The North ...
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was the first in a long line of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Alamance County and its Board of Commissioners for protecting the Confederate monument located in front of the county courthouse in Graham.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the county commissioners on March 19, stating that the commissioners lack the authority to move the monument due to North Carolina’s Monument Protection Law — which states that “a monument, memorial, or work of art owned by the State may not be removed, relocated, or altered in any way without the approval of the North Carolina Historical Commission.”
In the opinion of the court, the Justices added that the federal government recognizes military service as part of the Confederate Army.
“The record conclusively shows that the Monument is a monument located on public property which commemorates military service that is part of North Carolina’s history. In so concluding, we note our federal government recognizes that service in the Confederate Army qualifies as 'military service," the court wrote.
The case was initially filed on March 30, 2021 by North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, the Alamance County branch of the NAACP, Down Home NC, Engage Alamance and many others — including Elon Town Council member and Senior Pastor for the Elon Community Church the Rev. Randy Orwig.
“Being a clergy person in the county gave me that ability to balance the plaintiffs in terms of being representational of many clergy in the county who feel that this no longer serves our values,” Orwig told Elon News Network in 2021 when the suit was filed. “Even though there are some people who still want to call it heritage, the monument itself represents inhospitality.”
This suit was filed against all five members of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, stating that maintenance and protection of the Confederate monument is unconstitutional, and that it should be moved from its current location on Courthouse Square to a “historically appropriate location.” The case was heard by the Court of Appeals on Nov. 14, 2023.
Graham’s Confederate monument was ordered by the Alamance County Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1912 and was later dedicated on May 16, 1914. Since then the monument has been the subject of numerous controversies, events and protests — especially at the height of the George Floyd era in 2020. Elon University President Connie Book also called for the removal of the statue in 2020.
The statue is currently located across the street from Sesquicentennial Park, where Wyatt Outlaw was lynched on Feb. 26, 1870 by members of the White Brotherhood.
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re in downtown Graham during the holiday season there’s a good chance you could see a trolley of kids and families full of Christmas cheer.But there’s one man leading the merriment on the Polar Express Trolley, Graham’s very own Santa Claus.“I thought I would be an old hippie the rest of my life, I never thought I would grow up to be Santa Claus,” said Randy Paulette, better known to the girls and boys on the trolley as Santa.Paulette says he always h...
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re in downtown Graham during the holiday season there’s a good chance you could see a trolley of kids and families full of Christmas cheer.
But there’s one man leading the merriment on the Polar Express Trolley, Graham’s very own Santa Claus.
“I thought I would be an old hippie the rest of my life, I never thought I would grow up to be Santa Claus,” said Randy Paulette, better known to the girls and boys on the trolley as Santa.
Paulette says he always had a beard and slowly watched it turn white. Someone very special to him helped him make the decision to grow it out, his grandson.
“He was afraid, I thought if I let my bear grow longer maybe he’ll go,” said Paulette, talking about taking his grandson to sit on Santa’s lap. “Sure enough next Christmas he went, and it worked.”
For years he avoided the official title of Santa Claus, but was still happy to make people do a double take.
“I really don’t need to put on a Santa suit, I wear a red shirt and pull my hair back and it’s you’re Santa, you’re Santa,” said Paulette.
His early years focused on traveling and working with his hands, like his jolly counterpart, doing sheetrock work mainly in Florida. After years in the sun, he decided it was time to come home to Graham.
It was just in time, because three years ago the Town of Graham put out they call they needed someone special.
“There was a sign on the street that said they needed a Santa Claus…Mrs. Claus walked in and here I am,” said Paulette.
Paulette took the job some might say he was born to have, spreading Christmas cheer and listening to special wishes onboard the Polar Express Trolley.
“I’m not going to go out there looking like a fake Santa,” said Paulette. “No matter what I have to spend, no matter what I have to do, I’m going to try my best to make every child think I’m real.”
And most of them do, but sometimes it does take a little convincing. Paulette describes a time riding beside one little boy who didn’t want to believe.
“Finally, he says I can tell you’re the real Santa, I said how can you tell, he says you don’t have one of those fake beards,” said Paulette.
Paulette delights in serving as conductor, maestro, and master of cheer on the Polar Express Trolley.
Kids hug him before and after they get on, snap pictures, and tell him what they want for Christmas.
“I want a chicken in a cage,” said 8-year-old Ellie. “So it can lay eggs for free.”
Paulette believes some Christmas wishes are better left to the parents.
“I never promise them anything, I just say we’ll see what we can do,” said Paulette.
While Paulette is the center of these kids’ worlds each weekend night, it’s their smiles that bring joy to his holiday season.
“It’s not about me, I’m just here to make them happy,” said Paulette. “I have lots of fun and the kids make my Christmas.”
Trolly rides run every weekend in December.
GRAHAM, N.C. —A Graham man who had outstanding felony warrants has been arrested, according to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.Top StoriesGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereOn Wednesday, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit assisted the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) wi...
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A Graham man who had outstanding felony warrants has been arrested, according to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.
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On Wednesday, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit assisted the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) with the arrest of Jeremy Townsend, 29. During the operation, Townsend attempted to flee in a vehicle and collided with two DEA vehicles, injuring three DEA agents.
Investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office took Townsend into custody without further incident. Investigators also obtained a search warrant for Townsend’s residence. During the search, marijuana, suspected fentanyl, and paraphernalia were discovered. Investigators said they also found a concealed stolen firearm in his vehicle.
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Townsend was charged with one count of felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, one count of felony assault inflicting serious injury on law enforcement, one count of felony possession of a stolen firearm, and one count of a misdemeanor possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and distribute marijuana.
Additional charges against Townsend include one count of felony possession of schedule II-controlled substance, one count of misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon, one count of misdemeanor possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and two counts of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Townsend was taken into custody at the Alamance County Detention Center, and his secured bond was set at $350,000.
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The former Culp Weaving Mill continues to burn after fire crews from across central North Carolina — including Alamance, Guilford and Orange Counties — responded to a fire at 300 E. Parker St. in Graham overnight Nov. 12.According to Graham Fire Chief Tommy Cole, the fire department was called to the former Culp Weaving Mill around 7:55 p.m. Nov. 12. Cole said crews batt...
The former Culp Weaving Mill continues to burn after fire crews from across central North Carolina — including Alamance, Guilford and Orange Counties — responded to a fire at 300 E. Parker St. in Graham overnight Nov. 12.
According to Graham Fire Chief Tommy Cole, the fire department was called to the former Culp Weaving Mill around 7:55 p.m. Nov. 12. Cole said crews battled to contain the blaze throughout the night, with the worst of the event occurring around midnight when a fire wall failed within the structure. Cole said he believes roughly 50 to 100 firefighters were on scene at any given time.
Homes along Parker Street were evacuated to protect residents due to a risk of collapse on the building. According to Cole, the fire department also contacted Duke Energy to cut power during the response. The Graham Recreation Center on College Street served as a temporary shelter for those affected in the community, according to Graham Mayor Jennifer Talley.
The fire was contained to the structure by around 3 to 4 a.m. in the morning on Nov. 13. Cole said most of the fire was out by 8 a.m., with hotspots remaining.
As of Nov. 14, isolated small hotspots continued to burn inside the structure, as smoke continued to rise from the structure into local neighborhoods around the site.
“So everything's burning underneath it. So it's a matter of just it's gonna have to burn itself out or we continue to put water on it,” Cole said. “It's going to smoke and smolder probably for the next two or three days at least.”
The source of the fire has not yet been identified according to Beau Russell, fire inspector at the Graham Fire Department. Although Cole said the fire is considered suspicious by the nature and location it occurred, he said he believes determining the cause of the fire will be challenging due to the scale of the blaze.
“Unfortunately, buildings that size — when they burn like that — sometimes are very hard because any evidence burns up inside the fire,” Cole said. “So we've called our friends from the [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives] that helped us last time so we have just kind of been working with them, bouncing ideas off each other.”
This marked the second major fire at the same complex, the first of which occurred in October 2022 and resulted in multiple confirmed structural collapses.
The roughly 11-acre complex was used until Culp, the current name of the company, closed the facility in 2007 when it decided to move operations to Anderson, South Carolina, and overseas to Shanghai.
The owner of the complex, UK Warehousing LLC, is registered as a North Carolina Domestic Limited-Liability Company in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Records from the Alamance County Tax Administration show that UK Warehousing LLC has failed to pay taxes on the property since 2016. Cumulatively, UK Warehousing LLC owes roughly $17,647 in taxes.
One resident from the Graham area who wished to remain anonymous said they have had concerns about security around the complex, especially after the October 2022 fire.
“There were already holes in the fence, but then the October 2022 fire happened, and the fire department cut large swaths of the fence out so they could get in and there was no effort made to secure the property at all,” the resident said. “Anybody who wanted to could easily walk in there.”
GRAHAM CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES(Voters may select 2) Full name: Ricky C Hall. Nickname: Ricky. Born: Date of birth: May 25 1959 Place of birth: Martinsville, Virginia. Education: Patrick Henry Community College, Certificate of Completion in Welding Technology, 1986-1989; Patrick Henry Community College, 1989-1992, Certificate of Completion in Advance Computer Aided Drafting and Design; Patrick Henry Community College Certificate of Completion in Machine Tool Technology and Computer Aided Mac...
Full name: Ricky C Hall. Nickname: Ricky. Born: Date of birth: May 25 1959 Place of birth: Martinsville, Virginia. Education: Patrick Henry Community College, Certificate of Completion in Welding Technology, 1986-1989; Patrick Henry Community College, 1989-1992, Certificate of Completion in Advance Computer Aided Drafting and Design; Patrick Henry Community College Certificate of Completion in Machine Tool Technology and Computer Aided Machinist 1991-1994; UNC of Government 2022-2023 Ethic Training; UNC of Government, Essential of Government 2022-2023. Military service (branch and years): N/A. Occupation/place of employment: Retired. Family: Spouse: Judy Marie Hall. Children: — Religion/church affiliation: Church of Christ. Organizations: Treasurer for the Alamance Transportation Authority; BGMPO Member. Political career: Current Graham Mayor Pro Tem (Dec 2021 to Present); Graham City Council Member (Dec 2019 -Dec 2021); Planning Board Member (2008 to 2016); Chairman of the City Graham Planning Board and Board of Adjustment (2016 to 2019). Address: 2501 Pepperstone Drive, Graham.
Full name: Ryan Allen Kluk. Nickname: — Born: Date of birth: July 13, 1995. Place of birth: Waco, Texas. Education: Robert B. Gleen High School, 2013; B.S. in Biology & B.A. in History, Hampden-Sydney College, 2017; M.P.P. in Public Policy, University of Denver, 2021. Military service (branch and years): N/A. Occupation/place of employment: Regional Government Affairs Director, NC Realtors Association. Family: Spouse: Julianne Kluk, married two years on November 7. Children: N/A. Religion/church affiliation: Lamb’s Chapel, Burlington.
Organizations: National Association of Realtors – Land Use and Property Rights Board Member. Political career: N/A. Address: 1812 Brim Drive, Haw River (Graham).
Full name: Brice Caldwell Turner II. Nickname: Chip. Born: Date of birth: August 15, 1952. Place of birth: Graham, Alamance County. Education: Graham High School, 1970; Attended Ala-mance Community College, 1970-1972. Military service (branch and years): Army National Guard, 6years, 7 months active. Occupation/place of employment: Retired NCDOT. Family: Spouse: N/A. Children: Kelley Turner, 41 years old, Graham. Religion/church affiliation: First United Methodist Church Graham, Lifetime member. Organizations: Thomas M. Holt Masonic Lodge. Political career: Graham City Council, 12 years, 2 years mayor pro tem; Graham Recreation and Parks Commission Board, 10 years. Address: 128 Westover Street, Graham.
Full name: Bonnie Lou Whitaker. Nickname: — Born: Date of birth: October 6, 1962. Place of birth: Raleigh. Education: Attended UNC-Wilmington, 1980-84, majored in Broadcast Journalism. Military service (branch and years): U.S. Air Force, 1985-2010. Retired. Occupation/place of employment: Quality Assurance/Defense Contract Management Agency. Family: Spouse: Patty Hays, 19 years. Children: — Religion/church affiliation: Christian. Organizations: Graham City Council; Graham Council Liaison to Appearance Commission; Valleyfield HOA President. Political career: Appointed to Graham City Council March 2022 to fill Jennifer Talley’s seat. Address: 2456 Greenview Drive, Graham.
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