abc-logo
Taking care of your Loved One Is What We Do BEST!

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

Please submit form to schedule a

Personal Care Consultation

Local Magic Personal Care Consultation

Please submit this form below and we will chat shortly!

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Home Care In Norris, SC

Home Care Norris, SC

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.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Rice Grist Mill gets harder without someone by their side. 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 Norris, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

 In-Home Care Norris, SC

location Service Areas

The Always Best Care Difference

Since 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.

×
TESTIMONIALS

“I have been with the company for a while now. I can honestly say that the staff goes above and beyond for their clients. Even working nonstop trying to cover for call outs and everything else. This is a business but it is more than just a business. You can feel the love that the staff has for the clients and how they go above and beyond for them. The clients become family here and are cared for as such.”

Brittney D.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“ABC were able to quickly organize the 24/7 care we needed to help my mother through her final days of hospice. All of the attending staff were courteous and professional. The owner communicated clearly and we were very thankful for her attention and quick response to our situation. I would highly recommend ABC to assist with your senior care needs.”

David M.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“When I left my old company and went to a new one being the same thing I was, a caregiver, I was nervous. I wasn't treated the best or appreciated at all at the old company so I figured this one would be the same way but boy was I wrong. I work for a company that appreciates me and is willing to work with me through any situation so we are all on the same page. They respect me as their employee, a mother and just a person in general. Yesterday when I went to the office to pick up my check, I was given an award. The boss of our company chose ME as "Employee of the Month of September". Talking about feeling appreciated, I've only been working for them for 4 months. I cannot thank Always Best Care enough for choosing me and believing in me and my work. It's not always easy but it's worth it!????”

Catlyn C.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Always best care was my very first home health job coming out of high school and it has truly been a experience for me. I did leave to explore and find my way in the world however in 2020 I gotten the opportunity to come back with open arms and I couldn't pass it up. This company works hard to help employees and clients. The owner miss Beth is a strong independent women that gets the job done and will help anyone that needs it. She has seen things in me that I hasn't been able to see in my self, and that is why this will be my forever employment. If you want to work somewhere where communication is key in this business, a business that cares about you and wants to see you move up in the world you need to come and work for this company. I am not just saying that because I work there now. I am saying this because I have a job that enjoy going to work each and everyday.”

Kirstie I.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Dear Beth and Kathi, I want to thank you for sending Tonya to me. She is a great caregiver. She has been a lot of help since my husband of 64 years passed away.”

Barbara
×
TESTIMONIALS

“I am a current client of this provider Everyone at Always Best is always responsive and so helpful. They take great care of my parents and have become part of our family. In addition to caring for my parents, they assist with meals as needed and do light housekeeping and laundry. They have reduced our stress level so much, knowing that the folks are well taken care of around the clock.”

96woodkat
×
TESTIMONIALS

“A great big thank you for the wonderful services as well as friendship & "seeming like part of the family" that Ms. Anita wore. She is an angel and my mom as well as family loved her! I definitely recommend your agency to people & we feel very blessed that "Ms. Anita" was part of our lives & how much she meant to us! Any patient that has her to care for them will definitely get 100% care - she is great! Thank you for being so personable, kind & caring... God bless you and your agency and thank you so much!”

Pattie D.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“A great big thank you for the wonderful services as well as friendship & "seeming like part of the family" that Ms. Anita wore. She is an angel and my mom as well as family loved her! I definitely recommend your agency to people & we feel very blessed that "Ms. Anita" was part of our lives & how much she meant to us! Any patient that has her to care for them will definitely get 100% care - she is great! Thank you for being so personable, kind & caring... God bless you and your agency and thank you so much!”

Hoyt &.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“ABC helped me take care of my mother in her last few weeks. Trudy the Caregiver was wonderful! Trudy was so gentle with mom, very compassionate and professional. You could tell she loves her job. she started helping in the evenings, then on weekends. Mom's health got really bad and she was hospitalized and Trudy changed her schedule so she could stay up at the hospital all night with my Mom. I never had to worry because I knew mom was in good hands and that Trudy would te… See more”

Mary K.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Other ABC was hired to help me take care of my mother in her last few weeks. Trudy mom's Caregiver was wonderful! Trudy was so gentle with mom, very compassionate and professional. Trudy first started helping mom in the evenings but as mom got worse she changed her schedule and started helping on the weekends. Anytime I needed them Trudy came to the rescue! Mom was hospitalized and I'm a single mother and needed someone to stay at the hospital with mom during the night. Trudy stayed with my mom every night at the hospital and I never had to worry because I knew mom was in the best hands and that if anything went wrong Trudy would text or call me. I definitely will recommend this company to anyone they were a blessing.”

Maryk84
×
TESTIMONIALS

“I’ve been a employee for 3 years I love working here”

Kathi S.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Dear Lynn, It was a pleasure working with you and your accomplished and compassionate team during my husband’s illness. Each step of my experience with your company was professional and at the same time caring and loving, from the initial interview to the final day. The aid who spent time in our home was willing to do whatever was requested and was kind and truly caring. I compliment you and your competent team for lessening the burden and for making the journey as pleasant as possible. With sincere thanks, Laura G.”

Laura G.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Always Best Care of Greenwood has given us exceptional service. We are grateful for the tireless devotion of Beth Kapperman to our needs. She is professional, compassionate, and extremely well versed in all aspects of providing top flight senior services. We feel so fortunate to have Beth and her team working on our behalf. Grandpa is 90 years old and has a rare movement disorder. He is able to live at home and enjoy a wonderful quality of life because of the in-home care we receive through Always Best Care. Grandpa is fond of his ABC caregiver Missy. She is kind to him. They seem like life long friends together. Missy is our angel. She is capable and willing to do whatever is necessary for grandpa. Always Best Care provides life saving services for families that want their loved ones to enjoy the comforts of home. We simply could not do it without them. Furthermore, we have had the benefit of Beth's knowledge of other options for Great Grandma who needs skilled nursing care at age 99. We are so thankful for the peace of mind afforded us through our relationship with Beth Kapperman and her company Always Best Care Senior Services of Greenwood.”

Selos S.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Really appreciate how quickly Always Best Care was able to get care started for my father with such a short notice. The caregivers did an amazing job and I would highly recommend them to others.”

Linda Z.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Always Best Care of Greenwood has given us exceptional service. We are grateful for the tireless devotion of Beth Kapperman to our needs. She is professional, compassionate, and extremely well versed in all aspects of providing top flight senior services. We feel so fortunate to have Beth and her team working on our behalf. Grandpa is 90 years old and has a rare movement disorder. He is able to live at home and enjoy a wonderful quality of life because of the in-home care we receive through Always Best Care. Grandpa is fond of his ABC caregiver Missy. She is kind to him. They seem like life long friends together. Missy is our angel. She is capable and willing to do whatever is necessary for grandpa. Always Best Care provides life saving services for families that want their loved ones to enjoy the comforts of home. We simply could not do it without them. Furthermore, we have had the benefit of Beth's knowledge of other options for Great Grandma who needs skilled nursing care at age 99. We are so thankful for the peace of mind afforded us through our relationship with Beth Kapperman and her company Always Best Care Senior Services of Greenwood.”

Bernad L.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Every single person that I spoke with at your place of business was super helpful and very friendly. I could not have asked for them to be anymore helpful all while being so respectful and kind. You just don't get that everyday when dealing with different agencies and other people, so it was very important to me that to let you know what an incredible job the staff is doing in your facility. From the lady who answered the phone to the lady who assisted with transportation arrangements, each time I called was nothing short of accommodating. Thank you for teaching your staff that respect and friendliness goes a long way as does everyone helping to make things happen for the RESIDENT!!”

Duncan S.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Every single person that I spoke with at your place of business was super helpful and very friendly. I could not have asked for them to be anymore helpful all while being so respectful and kind. You just don't get that everyday when dealing with different agencies and other people, so it was very important to me that to let you know what an incredible job the staff is doing in your facility. From the lady who answered the phone to the lady who assisted with transportation arrangements, each time I called was nothing short of accommodating. Thank you for teaching your staff that respect and friendliness goes a long way as does everyone helping to make things happen for the RESIDENT!!”

Lori S.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Always Best Care of Greenwood has given us exceptional service. We are grateful for the tireless devotion of Beth Kapperman to our needs. She is professional, compassionate, and extremely well versed in all aspects of providing top flight senior services. We feel so fortunate to have Beth and her team working on our behalf. Grandpa is 90 years old and has a rare movement disorder. He is able to live at home and enjoy a wonderful quality of life because of the in-home care we receive through Always Best Care. Grandpa is fond of his ABC caregiver Missy. She is kind to him. They seem like life long friends together. Missy is our angel. She is capable and willing to do whatever is necessary for grandpa. Always Best Care provides life saving services for families that want their loved ones to enjoy the comforts of home. We simply could not do it without them. Furthermore, we have had the benefit of Beth's knowledge of other options for Great Grandma who needs skilled nursing care at age 99. We are so thankful for the peace of mind afforded us through our relationship with Beth Kapperman and her company Always Best Care Senior Services of Greenwood.”

Jane R.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Always Best Care provides a in-home care for a variety of needs. The owner of the company comes in to your home for a free evaluation of the client and spent over an hour talking to us about my dad, They provide service for a minimum of one hour to overnights. Their workers are very knowledgeable and friendly. Even though their primary job is to care for your loved one they are there to do light housework, laundry, etc. Their rates are reasonable and you can be assured that your loved one is well taken care of under their care.”

Karen F.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Very professional and very well run. Provide good help at a reasonable price. Also very responsive to any request. Would not hesitate to recommend them to others.”

Alan W.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Great Place. Really caring people. would recommend if a friend of family member need non-medical care.”

Maryanne M.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“The best care anyone can offer.”

Vivian T.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Very professional and very well run. Provide good help at a reasonable price. Also very responsive to any request. Would not hesitate to recommend them to others.”

Gerald T.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“The best care anyone can offer.”

Vivian T.

What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Norris, SC?

lm-check

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.

lm-check

When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

lm-check

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.

lm-check

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.

 Senior Care Norris, SC

Types of Elderly Care in Norris, SC

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal 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:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

Respite Care Norris, SC
Home Helper

Home Helper Services

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:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
 Caregivers Norris, SC
Companionship Services

Companionship Services

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. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Norris Dam State Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
Home Care Norris, SC
Respite Care

Respite Care Services

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. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Margaret's Restaurant or visit W G Lenoir Museum, don't feel bad. 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.

 In-Home Care Norris, SC

Benefits of Home Care in Norris, SC

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:

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.

Request More Information vector

Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

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 Norris, SC, 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.

 Elderly Care Norris, SC

Affordable 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:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your SC's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
 Senior Care Norris, SC

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

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 Norris, SC 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

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.


Respite Care Norris, SC

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:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
 Caregivers Norris, SC

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.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Meadowview Senior Living
  • Norris Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Home Care Norris, SC

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.

 In-Home Care Norris, SC

Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

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

lm-right-arrow
01

A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

lm-right-arrow
02

Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

lm-right-arrow
03

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 Norris, SC 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.

 Elderly Care Norris, SC

Latest News in Norris, SC

Laffitte ‘stole’ money from accounts he supervised, says cousin and SC bank board member

The second day of testimony in the trial of former banker and Alex Murdaugh associate Russell Laffitte, a bank executive testified as to how thousands of dollars were “stolen” from accounts Laffitte managed.They included payments made to Laffitte and Murdaugh’s family and to buy a boat for Murdaugh.Laffitte is on trial on federal charges of bank and wire fraud.A dramatic moment came when prosecutor Winston Holliday asked Norris Laffitte, a Palmetto State Bank board of director member and Laffitte’...

The second day of testimony in the trial of former banker and Alex Murdaugh associate Russell Laffitte, a bank executive testified as to how thousands of dollars were “stolen” from accounts Laffitte managed.

They included payments made to Laffitte and Murdaugh’s family and to buy a boat for Murdaugh.

Laffitte is on trial on federal charges of bank and wire fraud.

A dramatic moment came when prosecutor Winston Holliday asked Norris Laffitte, a Palmetto State Bank board of director member and Laffitte’s cousin, how the board finally came to fire Laffitte, the bank’s then-CEO and a favored son of his father, Charlie Laffitte, the chairman of the board

For several minutes, Norris Laffitte — apparently overcome by the memory of having to take drastic action against one of his relatives at the family-owned bank — fought back tears and couldn’t speak. He took a sip of water and continued to be silent.

Finally, Norris Laffitte spoke about the duties of a conservator and how the conservator is responsible to the bank, to the shareholders and “to look after the entities he is responsible for.”

He ticked off a list of more than a dozen checks and payments for more than $1 million total to others that Laffitte had approved out of three conservatorships he was responsible for: Hakeem Pinckney, Malik Williams and Arthur Badger.

“I’m just baffled by all of it,” Norris Laffitte said on the stand at the Charleston federal courthouse. “We had to get rid of him. He lied to the board. We asked, ‘How many times did this happen?’ He said, ‘Once or twice.’

“Golly, you had the two Plyler girls, Malik, Hakeem, Natasha,” Norris Laffitte said. “I don’t know that I still have all of them.”

Advertisement

Norris Laffitte, a member of the Palmetto State Bank’s board of directors, described a dramatic discovery of missing money from several accounts at the end of 2021 that led to Laffitte’s removal as CEO of Palmetto State Bank.

Shortly before, Laffitte had emailed board directors that, “We have found another two settlements that were stolen.”

“Are you saying other conversions took place along the same lines as Badger?” Norris Laffitte wrote back, referring to a previous case of money that went missing from one of Laffitte’s accounts. “How many more are out there?”

The money Laffitte withdrew from various accounts include $10,000 sent to the account of Maggie Murdaugh, Murdaugh’s late wife. Another $920 was transferred to Murdaugh Charters. Norris Laffitte testified that he believes the money was to pay back a loan Murdaugh took out on a boat.

Murdaugh is now charged with the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, as well as various financial schemes he allegedly took part in with Laffitte.

Norris Laffitte testified that another $3,000 was sent to Murdaugh Charters the same day as the other check. Another $100,000 was sent to Charles Laffitte, the board’s chairman and Laffitte’s father. Norris Laffitte testified that Laffitte told him the money, taken from the account he was overseeing for a crash victim, was to repay a loan his father had made to Murdaugh.

Defense attorney Matt Austin argued in his cross-examination that Laffitte was within his rights as the bank CEO and conservator on the accounts to make transactions.

“That is not dependent on anyone else saying it is OK,” Austin said, citing the bank’s own bylaws.

On Jan. 7, 2021, the board of Palmetto State Bank held a special meeting in which it severed its relationship with Laffitte. Only his father, Charles Laffitte, then the board’s chairman, voted against.

Laffitte’s sister abstained, Norris Laffitte testified Tuesday.

South Carolina National Guard inducts three into Warrant Officer Hall of Fame

EASTOVER, S.C. — Warrant officers are known as the “quiet professionals,” as they often go about their work without a lot of fanfare but are frequently looked upon by officers and enlisted Soldiers alike as the subject matter experts in their career fields. Perfectly illustrating that quiet professionalism and dedication to duty were the three Soldiers of the 2015 induction class into the South Carolina National Guard Warrant Officer Hall of Fame, as they were honored April 12, 2015, at the McCrady Training Center.Re...

EASTOVER, S.C. — Warrant officers are known as the “quiet professionals,” as they often go about their work without a lot of fanfare but are frequently looked upon by officers and enlisted Soldiers alike as the subject matter experts in their career fields. Perfectly illustrating that quiet professionalism and dedication to duty were the three Soldiers of the 2015 induction class into the South Carolina National Guard Warrant Officer Hall of Fame, as they were honored April 12, 2015, at the McCrady Training Center.

Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Harold (Eric) Seymore, Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael C. Bibb and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Gene A. Norris, Jr. were inducted for their outstanding achievements and service to the South Carolina National Guard. They join an elite class of 28 warrant officers currently in the Hall of Fame.

A native of Beaufort, South Carolina, Seymore joined the United States Army in July 1970 and flew helicopters in Vietnam. After completing his combat tour, he joined the South Carolina Army National Guard in June 1972.

During his extensive aviation career, he flew 16 models of seven different airframes. Seymore also has the distinction of being the last retired Vietnam veteran from the South Carolina National Guard, having retired Jan. 31, 2014.

He was instrumental in the organization of the second Apache Battalion in the Army National Guard at McEntire in 1989. He was also involved in the introduction of the LUH-72 Lakota helicopter to the S.C. Army National Guard and went to the Operators Emergency Medical Skills course in Texas. He was one of the first aviators to qualify in the Lakota in the S.C. Army National Guard.

His last assignment was as command chief warrant officer, where he reported directly to the adjutant general and was directly involved with Warrant Officer policies, working with National Guard Bureau to assist in career management decisions for the warrant officers in the organization.

Among his many awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal with 2 device, Army Commendation Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and Master Army Aviator.

“I am truly honored and humbled by this honor and to join these two men in the Warrant Officer Hall of Fame,” said Seymore.

Originally from Seneca, S.C., Bibb began his military service in January 1981 as an enlisted Soldier and was appointed as a warrant officer in February 1991.

In August 1996, Bibb re-classed as a signal warrant officer and served in multiple capacities within the 111th and 151st Signal Battalions. While serving as the 111th Signal Battalion’s C&E officer, he personally developed the tactical and technical communication architectures for the 111th Signal Battalion, 228th, 30th, and 48th Signal Brigades in support of National Training Center and numerous other missions that greatly contributed to overall mission success.

While deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in 2003-2004, Bibb worked with members of the 11th Signal Brigade, 22nd Signal Brigade and V Corps on the installation and management of the largest tactical communications network ever deployed by the U.S. Army.

Bibb continues to serve the Army and the SC National Guard as a civilian contractor supporting the 263rd AAMDC mission in Anderson, S.C.

Some of Bibb’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Combat Action Badge.

“I never thought I would be standing here today,” said Bibb. “This is a great honor.”

Like his fellow inductees, Norris, a native of Greenwood, has had a long and distinguished career as a warrant officer and still serves today.

Norris began his military career in February 1983 as a medical specialist. He completed Officer Candidate School in August 1986, and was initially appointed as a Field Artillery Officer. After deciding he was better suited as a technical and tactical expert in aviation, then Capt. Norris chose to resign his commission and accept a new commission as Chief Warrant Officer 2 March 6, 2003.

Since becoming a warrant officer, Norris has established himself as a technical and tactical leader and subject matter expert in all facets of U.S. Army Attack Aviation. Norris has served the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion in key positions at unit and battalion level to include his current positions as both a standardization instructor pilot and battalion Master Gunner.

Additionally, Norris serves as a Command Support Council member at the battalion and brigade level advising units in order to prevent loss of equipment and personnel. He also serves as the chief warrant officer of the Battalion for the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB) and has been awarded The Honorable Order of Saint Michael Bronze Award by the Army Aviation Association of America.

Other awards Norris has received include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal w/3 device, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with one Silver Hourglass, National Defense Service Ribbon with Bronze Service Star and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

“Being in the Guard and being an aviator is difficult,” Norris said. “I would most like to thank my family and my extended family in the 1-151 ARB.”

“I want to express my appreciation and admiration,” said Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr., the adjutant general of South Carolina. “You have to be special to earn induction into the Hall of Fame. Thank you so much for your service.”

‘I enjoyed it all.’ Hall of Fame Midlands basketball coach headed to retirement

Faye Norris, one of the state’s top girls basketball coaches, is retiring after more than 30 years in the sport.Norris has been at Dutch Fork High School since 2008 and led the Silver Foxes to three straight Class 4A state championships from 2012-14. She also coached McDonald’s All-American Alaina Coates, who was part of two o...

Faye Norris, one of the state’s top girls basketball coaches, is retiring after more than 30 years in the sport.

Norris has been at Dutch Fork High School since 2008 and led the Silver Foxes to three straight Class 4A state championships from 2012-14. She also coached McDonald’s All-American Alaina Coates, who was part of two of those championship teams before going to play at South Carolina.

Dutch Fork went 86-10 over those three seasons, including a 29-0 record in 2012-13.

“I enjoyed it all,” Norris told The State. “As a teacher-coach, you touch athletes’ lives and the lives of the students you have taught. I will genuinely miss being at Dutch Fork High School.”

Norris’ teams appeared in seven state semifinal games and won 12 region championships.

Dutch Fork went 14-10 this season and advanced to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.

Before Dutch Fork, Norris also coached at North Augusta. She still lives in the Augusta area and said driving back and forth to Irmo each day took a toll on her through the years.

“This year I knew it was time to get off the long road,” Norris said. “God has blessed me to travel back and forth for 15 years. I will miss Dutch Fork overall, from my players to the parents, guardians, classroom students to my coworkers, and my administration to the school district.”

“My physical education department friends are phenomenal. I will miss the work we shared. Coaching, we are all coaches in life. Coaching will always be a part of my life. Records are good to know, yet improving lives is the best.”

Norris has won more than 500 games in her career and was inducted into the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2019. She also has been the head coach in the Carolinas Classic and North-South basketball all-star games

As a player, Norris also had a distinguished career at Aiken High and then in college at USC Aiken. She helped the Green Hornets to state championship in 1975 and played at USC Aiken, where she was the school’s first All-American in 1979 and the only women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired.

Dutch Fork is the fifth basketball opening in the Midlands so far. Blythewood and Northside Christian already have filled their girls basketball coaching vacancies.

Boys Basketball

School — Former Coach — New Coach

Heathwood Hall — Jeff Whalen — TBA

Pelion — David Smith — TBA

White Knoll — Darrick Cureton — TBA

Girls Basketball

Blythewood — Steve Inabinet — Emily McElveen

Dutch Fork — Faye Norris — TBA

Northside Christian — Kristen Fortenberry — Jordan Leath

This story was originally published April 6, 2023, 10:04 AM.

Gamecocks turn to QB LaNorris Sellers to boost run game

COLUMBIA — Some of it was necessity. South Carolina has a very small running back room at present, just two healthy scholarship players. The top back, Mario Anderson, is “beaten up,” to use coach Shane Beamer’s words.Some of it was luxury. The kid had only played in two games, so playing against Kentucky and Clemson to end the regular season wouldn’t burn his redshirt.Still more of it was curiosity. It’s far too early to begin talking in earnest about the Gamecocks’ quarterback situatio...

COLUMBIA — Some of it was necessity. South Carolina has a very small running back room at present, just two healthy scholarship players. The top back, Mario Anderson, is “beaten up,” to use coach Shane Beamer’s words.

Some of it was luxury. The kid had only played in two games, so playing against Kentucky and Clemson to end the regular season wouldn’t burn his redshirt.

Still more of it was curiosity. It’s far too early to begin talking in earnest about the Gamecocks’ quarterback situation next season, but with Spencer Rattler almost certainly leaving for the NFL, senior Luke Doty will deserve a look. But the freshman will give the coaches something to ponder this spring and offseason.

All of that resulted in playing LaNorris Sellers the last two weeks. And as he did in his previous game against Furman, he impressed.

Just trying to run out the clock and not put anything they’ve been working on on film for opponents to research, Sellers was supposed to give the ball to a running back or look for a receiver against Vanderbilt. Instead, he saw the hole, ran between two defenders and took off for the end zone, shredding his knee brace on the way.

“I knew going into the Vanderbilt game that we were probably going to need that LaNorris package down the stretch after Juju (McDowell) got hurt,” Beamer said. “And we put LaNorris in the game at the end of the game last week and that frickin’ touchdown … he was supposed to hand it off.”

Against Kentucky last week, with Anderson bruised and DJay Braswell a true freshman who simply hasn’t played that much, the Gamecocks turned to Sellers early. Helming the “Wildcat” quarterback role, Sellers carried twice for 9 yards.

Nothing to shout about, but it helped out a spot in need.

“These guys get to play four games and it’s important for our quarterbacks to have some experience. We wanted to make sure he’s gaining experience in a role that he can help us,” offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said. “He’s a good runner and we were banged up at running back last week.”

South Carolina

With Clemson coming to town this week and the redshirt intact — and frankly, the Gamecocks’ running game still in the starting blocks despite playing 11 games — it’s a good bet that Sellers will play this week in some fashion.

Loggains was grasping every straw he could find last week, also asking Xavier Legette to take some end-around runs (he carried four times for minus-11 yards, but that was excused as he caught the Gamecocks’ only two touchdowns in a win over Kentucky).

Loggains knows what he has and now has been the time to experiment. Sellers has been an interesting project since he enrolled.

Over the summer, Loggains cracked that Sellers was getting so much preseason publicity after one of the greatest single-season prep performances in school history that he had to tell him every other day that he, um, wasn’t that good. In much more impolite terms.

“I saw his grandma after the (Vanderbilt) game, I was walking out. And she said, ‘Coach, you still think he sucks?’” Loggains recalled. “And I said, ‘Yes, ma’am.’ She says, ‘Good. Keep telling him that.’

“When he gets out there, good things happen.”

Sellers’ ability to extend a play with his legs and really hurt the opponent with the same has been the drawing card thus far, but the touchdown he threw against Furman even had Rattler oohing. “That was a dime,” Rattler said.

The Gamecocks are expected to again have to rely on Rattler’s arm again to beat Clemson, but also know that as it’s been all season, they can’t just line up and throw every time. They have to try something different.

Sellers can be different.

COLUMBIA — She lifted the University of South Carolina women’s basketball program to incredible heights and is elevating her profile in the WNBA.

The city where she spent four years is hoping for more.

Experience Columbia SC announced on Sunday that star Gamecock alum Aliyah Boston, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and the most decorated athlete in USC history, has signed a one-year deal to promote and inspire travel to the Midlands.

Speaking at Colonial Life Arena, where she won a national championship among other baubles during her distinguished career, Boston spoke before adjourning to the floor to watch the current Gamecocks take on Vanderbilt.

“Columbia will always hold a special part in my heart because this is where I grew up. This is where I found my voice,” Boston said. “To be able to give back in this way, I am just super-excited.”

Boston will be the focus of a media campaign, on her and the city’s social channels, where she’ll explore Columbia and promote its many offerings. The group was already out on Sunday morning filming a few snippets, which will be released in the near future.

“She’ll be talking about places that she knows, exploring some places that she might not have had a chance to go to,” said Charlene Slaughter, ECSC’s Director of Communications. “Seeing people’s reactions to her and her being out there, we can’t wait to hear those messages go out.”

The process of getting her to sign on came together quickly. Boston had the time and energy to do it, and her agents reached out to ECSC.

“My love for Columbia and the way I want to give back, to draw back to where I had such a great time in college, we said, ‘Know what, why don’t we reach out?’” Boston said.

The WNBA season is strictly during the summer months and while Boston could play overseas ball, she elected to stay home this year. She was immediately approached to do color TV analysis for Big Ten Conference games and has already drawn raves for her performance there.

Antonio Carrera and Nolan Norris Called into National Team Duty

FRISCO, Texas (March 17, 2023) – FC Dallas Homegrowns Antonio Carrera (U.S. U-20s) and Nolan Norris (U.S. U-19s) have been called to represent the United States at the youth level for the upcoming FIFA international break.Carrera, 19, will join the U.S. Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team in Marbella, Spain from March 19-29 and will face France, England and Serbia U-21s. It’s the group’s final camp before the summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. The FIFA U-20 World Cup Draw will take...

FRISCO, Texas (March 17, 2023) – FC Dallas Homegrowns Antonio Carrera (U.S. U-20s) and Nolan Norris (U.S. U-19s) have been called to represent the United States at the youth level for the upcoming FIFA international break.

Carrera, 19, will join the U.S. Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team in Marbella, Spain from March 19-29 and will face France, England and Serbia U-21s. It’s the group’s final camp before the summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. The FIFA U-20 World Cup Draw will take place on March 31 in Denpasar, Indonesia.

Carrera signed as the 33rd Homegrown in club history on Feb. 21, 2022 and made his professional debut on March 26, 2022 with North Texas SC. Carrera was the starting goalkeeper in 16 matches for North Texas SC in 2022, allowing 18 goals, making 53 saves and recording a 74.7 saves percentage.

Norris, 18, will join the U.S. U-19 Men’s Youth National Team in Buenos Aires, Argentina from March 20-28 and will face Argentina and Racing Club de Avellaneda. Norris has been a part of all six U-19 MYNT camps so far this cycle.

Norris signed as the 35th FC Dallas Homegrown on Nov. 16, 2022. He his professional debut for North Texas SC in the 1-0 win against Earthquakes II on April 17, 2022. Norris was part of the U.S. U-19 team that won the Slovenia Nations Cup in September 2022.

U-19 MYNT ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB; HOMETOWN) - MARCH TRAINING CAMP GOALKEEPERS (2): Gavin Beavers (Real Salt Lake; Las Vegas, Nev.), Charles DeMarco (BW Gottschee; New York, N.Y.)

DEFENDERS (7): Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders FC; Seattle, Wash.), Tyler Bindon (Los Angeles FC; Redondo Beach, Calif.), Alexander Freeman (Orlando City SC; Plantation, Fla.), Drew Murray (Oakland Roots; San Jose, Calif.), Nolan Norris (FC Dallas; Celina, Texas), Walter Portales (Club America/MEX; Los Angeles, Calif.), Fritz Volmar (St. Louis CITY SC; St. Louis, Mo.)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Favian Loyola (Orlando City SC; Orlando, Fla.), Bryan Moyado (Los Angeles FC; La Puente, Calif.), Sergio Oregel Jr. (Chicago Fire FC; Chicago, Ill.), Miguel Perez (St. Louis CITY SC; St. Louis, Mo.), Paulo Rudisill (LA Galaxy; Irvine, Calif.), Marcel Ruszel (Torino/ITA; Barrington, IL)

FORWARDS (5): Zach Booth (Leicester City/ENG; Eden, Utah), Kristian Fletcher (DC United; Bethesda, Md.), Rodrigo Neri (Atletico Madrid/ESP; Madrid, Spain), Korede Osundina (Orange County SC; Redmond, Wash.), Marcos Zambrano (Benfica/POR; Gladwyne, Pa.)

U-20 MYNT ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB; HOMETOWN) - MARCH TRAINING CAMP GOALKEEPERS (2): Antonio Carrera (FC Dallas; Frisco, Texas), Gaga Slonina (Chelsea/ENG; Addison, Illinois)

DEFENDERS (7): Brandan Craig (Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia, Pa.), Mauricio Cuevas (Club Brugge/BEL; Los Angeles, Calif.), Marcus Ferkranus (Los Angeles Galaxy; Santa Clarita, Calif.), Jonathan Gomez (Real Sociedad/ESP; Keller, Texas), Michael Halliday (Orlando City SC; Apopka, Fla.), Thomas Williams (Orlando City SC; Titusville, Fla.), Joshua Wynder (Louisville City FC; Louisville, Ken.)

MIDFIELDERS (5): Alejandro Alvarado Jr. (Vizela/POR; Los Angeles, Calif.), Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union; Middle Village, N.Y.), Rokas Pukstas (Hajduk Split/CRO; Stillwater, Oklahoma), Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC; Anchorage, Alaska), Owen Wolff (Austin FC; Austin, Texas)

FORWARDS (5): Paxten Aaronson (Eintracht Frankfurt/GER; Medford, N.J.), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake; Sunnyvale, Calif.), Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg/GER; South Riding, Va.), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia, Pa.), Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids; Denver, Colo.)

Disclaimer:

This website publishes news articles that contain copyrighted material whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The non-commercial use of these news articles for the purposes of local news reporting constitutes "Fair Use" of the copyrighted materials as provided for in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.