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.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Bennett Place in Durham, NC 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 Durham, 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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“Always Best Care has been such a relief for our family. They were there when my mother-in-law came home from the hospital and have been incredibly flexible as her needs have changed. Brandi and Sabrina truly listen and care about finding what works best for Mom—and for us. They’ve worked hard to find the right caregiver who can keep her safe, help her maintain her independence, and take some of the stress of managing her care off our shoulders (even when Mom isn’t always the easiest customer!). I also love that they can help us navigate what comes next, from caregiving now to eventually finding the right placement when she needs a higher level of care. This stage of life is not easy, and having people you trust to help navigate it makes such a difference. We’re so grateful to have them in our corner.”
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“Kathryn Q. was invaluable in guiding us through the process of exploring senior living options for my sister. She thoughtfully recommended communities that aligned with her needs, coordinated all the appointments, and personally drove us to each visit. Whenever questions arose, she promptly followed up with staff and ensured we had the information needed to make informed decisions. Her patience, attentiveness, and genuine care made what could have been an overwhelming process feel smooth and manageable. Thanks to Kathryn, we were able to move forward with confidence in this important next stage of life.”
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“I have been searching for a care company for my Mother, upon speaking with Sabrina I felt like I was talking to someone who had the best interest for mom’s wellbeing and safety. She educated me on all the amazing service Always best care provides and her compassion truly made me feel like I was talking with a friend . We have been using this amazing company which now has elevated my stress as the son in another state. The care team even calls her mom!!! She looks forward to seeing them everyday. Thank you Sabrina and Shawn for putting my mind at ease. Highly recommend Always best care for anyone searching for the. Best care for their loved ones.”
“I have been pleased with the level of consistent care provided. Sabrina is wonderful and is very attentive, responsive and great at communicating. Always Best Care provides excellent service and does so with care and compassion.”
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“Always Best Care has been such a great experience. I recently started in August, and from the very beginning, Sabrina and Shawn have been incredibly supportive, welcoming, and helpful. They’ve taken the time to make sure I feel comfortable in my role, answer any questions I have, and provide guidance whenever needed. It’s clear they truly care not only about their clients, but also about their staff. The positive environment and strong communication have made a big difference, and I already feel like part of a team that values compassion and professionalism. I’m really looking forward to continuing to grow here and being part of such a dedicated organization.”
“I have used Always Best Care several times when I was away and my mother needed care. They were very responsive in the initial setup and visit. Sabrina is outstanding. She is patient and caring with my mother, who has dementia. Mother doesn't do well with strangers but was comfortable with Sabrina and her backup. They assisted with catheter care, dressing and meals. I have no reservations recommending ABC to a family needing help with a loved one.”
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“Where do I start! With the new found stress of dealing with life's ups and downs, ABC has come thru for me and my family in ways I could never put a price on. Their compassion and understanding made my Mom feel safe and secure, even during difficult times. For that, they have earned a client for life. The way they have loved on her since leaving the hospital make me smile.”
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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. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Sandy Creek Park in Durham, NC with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
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. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Nanas or visit Duke Homestead, 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.
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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
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 Durham, 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.
Startup profile: rXperiusA North Carolina startup is helping healthcare providers look beyond clinical records and consider daily habits to determine better, more effective care.Health data usually includes factors like prescribed medications and X-rays, but little information on social determinants — the non-medical factors affecting quality of life, such as access to food, housing and public transportation.Durham-based rXperius aims to close that gap. It surveys thousands of people living with chronic condition...
A North Carolina startup is helping healthcare providers look beyond clinical records and consider daily habits to determine better, more effective care.
Health data usually includes factors like prescribed medications and X-rays, but little information on social determinants — the non-medical factors affecting quality of life, such as access to food, housing and public transportation.
Durham-based rXperius aims to close that gap. It surveys thousands of people living with chronic conditions each week to create datasets with that critical information.
Through the mobile app Disease X Journey, respondents (mostly in the Southeast) fill out 10-question surveys tailored to specific health conditions. rXperius aggregates this data for healthcare systems and community health organizations, offering fresh datasets that can be updated as frequently as weekly. The recency of the data is a major selling point, per cofounder Steve Castillo.
“Very few people care about their health or think about their health until they have a chronic condition, and then that’s all they think about,” Castillo told Technical.ly. “We’re looking to potentially change that.”
All data is completely stripped of patient identity, the company says. To further protect anonymity, surveys yielding fewer than 10 responses are excluded from the datasets entirely.
To incentivize participation, respondents receive gift cards through a popular payout platform called Tremendous. rXperius used to send cash directly to bank accounts via PayPal, Castillo said, but shifted platforms after they received feedback that the service was incompatible with certain banks — and entirely excluded people without a bank account.
The startup is actively focusing on gathering social determinants of health data from immigrants, a demographic that last year made up about 20% of the US labor force.
Engaging this population has been met with hesitancy. Under the Trump administration, federal agencies have actively shared or attempted to share immigrant and taxpayer personal data — including Medicaid information — with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
To build trust, Castillo and his team are visiting clinics and community centers in person to demonstrate exactly how rXperius strips away personal data, including names and addresses, before selling datasets to customers.
The app is currently available in English and Spanish, with plans to expand into more languages. Castillo is also collaborating with researchers in the Triangle region to draft survey questions specifically tailored to Hispanic and Latino men.
“The way we phrase questions … really impacts how they respond or whether they want to respond to questions,” Castillo said. “That’s something that we need to be more cognizant of, to get better data out of it, to understand their needs.”
Looking ahead, Castillo plans to implement a geolocation feature to provide direct resources to survey respondents who opt in. This tool would highlight nearby food pantries or health services based on a user’s specific location.
A version of this safety feature already exists for cases involving a risk of domestic violence, where users are provided with phone numbers and contact information for local organizations that can offer assistance.
While the app scales, Castillo plans to keep the company in the Triangle region, alongside the robust healthcare systems out of Duke University and the University of North Carolina. Castillo also grew up in the region, with his mother working in immunology and his father in cardiology.
“I have left the Triangle many times, but always have come back due to family,” Castillo said. “It’s emerging. There’s a lot of technology growth here.”
Firm is one of only nine organizations with more than 150 employees selected for recognition.DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been named to the 2026 Raleigh-Durham 'Top Workplaces' list, an honor presented in partnership with "The News & Observer."* 'Top Workplaces' awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through the "Energage Workplace Survey," which measures employees' experiences and perspectives about their workplace an...
Firm is one of only nine organizations with more than 150 employees selected for recognition.
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been named to the 2026 Raleigh-Durham 'Top Workplaces' list, an honor presented in partnership with "The News & Observer."* 'Top Workplaces' awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through the "Energage Workplace Survey," which measures employees' experiences and perspectives about their workplace and organizational culture.
"This recognition means a great deal because it comes from the people who make our firm what it is," said firm President James S. Farrin. "We've worked hard to create a workplace where people know their contributions matter, have opportunities to grow, and can perform meaningful work helping others. I'm incredibly proud of our team and the way they show up for our clients and one another every day."
The honor adds to recent recognition for the firm and its attorneys. "Best Lawyers in America" named the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin to the 2026 'Best Law Firms' list for the 11th consecutive year, earning three Tier 1 rankings in Raleigh. Additionally, 31 of the firm's 60+ attorneys were recognized on the "Best Lawyers in America" 2027 'Best Lawyers' lists.*
Together, these honors reflect both the workplace the firm has built and the professionals who give injured people hope and guidance as they face powerful adversaries in some of the darkest times of their lives.
ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRINThe Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 78,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 14 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.
Contact Information:David Chamberlin555 S. Mangum StreetSuite 800Durham, NC 277011-866-900-7078
Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC, and Greenville, SC. Attorney Michael Shepherd: 555 S. Mangum Street, Suite 800, Durham, NC
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DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Federal COVID relief money has been dogged by stories of waste and fraud across the country. But in Durham, county leaders say a small-business recovery program did exactly what it was supposed to do.Two years ago, Durham County commissioners launched "Durham Rising," putting $750,000 in federal American Rescue Plan money into the hands of a local nonprofit, Knox St. Studios. The mission: help small businesses hit hard by the pandemic get back on their feet. Knox St. Studios coaches small business owne...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Federal COVID relief money has been dogged by stories of waste and fraud across the country. But in Durham, county leaders say a small-business recovery program did exactly what it was supposed to do.
Two years ago, Durham County commissioners launched "Durham Rising," putting $750,000 in federal American Rescue Plan money into the hands of a local nonprofit, Knox St. Studios. The mission: help small businesses hit hard by the pandemic get back on their feet. Knox St. Studios coaches small business owners - and backs that coaching with cash.
Now, the nonprofit says that bet paid off big.
Jessica Couch needed a boost to get her artificial intelligence-powered fashion shopping tool off the ground.
"Looks AI is a peer-to-peer fashion discovery platform that we're launching on Shopify that allows you to shop based on people who are built like you and have similar style," Couch said.
Couch was one of more than 200 small business owners who went through Durham Rising's programming. Along the way, she received a $5,000 grant to help develop her company.
"That was a huge deal," Couch said. "And I think when it's not coming out of your own pocket, and someone gives you $5,000 to put toward your project, I think that changes everything."
Knox St. Studios Executive Director Talib Graves-Manns says the county's approach to its federal recovery dollars stood out.
"Federally, they put out all this money, billions and billions of dollars," Graves-Manns said. "And I think one thing that's unique about Durham is they care more than some other places about small businesses and entrepreneurship. And they intentionally made a commitment of the capital for Main Street businesses."
The results, according to Knox St. Studios:
Nationally, American Rescue Plan funding has drawn federal audits and accusations of waste. ABC11 asked Durham County Commissioner Michelle Burton how the county verified the numbers Knox St. Studios reported.
"They have to report quarterly back to our economic development team," Burton said. "I'm pleased to say that Knox Street has done a really phenomenal job with the resources that we gave them."
But Burton says the county hasn't yet independently verified those numbers. That confirmation, she said, is still expected from the county manager's office.
The COVID recovery money behind Durham Rising has run out, and what happens next remains an open question.
Asked whether there's an appetite to fund a "Durham Rising 2.0," or to fold the program into the county's ongoing budget rather than relying on one-time federal money, Burton was noncommittal.
"You know, we'll just have to wait and see," she said. "I have to have some conversation with the county manager."
Graves-Manns hopes the county finds a way to keep programs like it going.
"Anything that was started out of ARPA that worked and made a lot of sense; let's figure out a way to fund it and keep it moving forward," he said.
Back at Looks AI, Jessica Couch isn't waiting on the county's next move.
"This program actually was a catalyst to put me in full go-forward mode," Couch said.
Jessica Couch is the founder of Looks AI. Talib Graves-Manns is executive director of Knox St. Studios. Michelle Burton is a Durham County commissioner.
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham County commissioners held a public hearing on Monday on a proposed moratorium on data centers, as residents urged officials to adopt a longer, stronger pause on future development.The Board of Commissioners considered a proposed moratorium that would include exceptions and would last through May 2027.The proposal would apply only to projects larger than 100,000 square feet, allowing smaller data centers to continue through the development process, particularly around areas such as Research Triangle...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham County commissioners held a public hearing on Monday on a proposed moratorium on data centers, as residents urged officials to adopt a longer, stronger pause on future development.
The Board of Commissioners considered a proposed moratorium that would include exceptions and would last through May 2027.
The proposal would apply only to projects larger than 100,000 square feet, allowing smaller data centers to continue through the development process, particularly around areas such as Research Triangle Park.
The meeting drew a large crowd, with attendees holding signs reading "No Data Centers in Durham." Residents spoke for hours, raising concerns about air pollution, water use and energy consumption. Some also called for a 32-month moratorium without exemptions.
During the proposed moratorium, the county is expected to study the potential impacts of data centers, review how other North Carolina communities regulate such facilities and engage residents in the process.
Some speakers argued during the hearing that the proposed moratorium should be strengthened.
"We've made it clear what we want. We want these loopholes removed and we want the time to write a strong ordinance regulating all data centers," one speaker said.
Others warned that a longer moratorium could affect Research Triangle Park and its business community.
"On behalf of the 55,000 employees, the 400 companies that operate in RTP, I asked that the moratorium be passed as written," another speaker said.
A separate speaker challenged arguments that limiting data centers would hinder economic growth.
"We are the city of medicine and the second smartest city in the US. So we are being told that if we don't accept this, that we are driving away from big employers, revenue, progress, our future, when in reality the only thing we may be driving away is a parasitic relationship. Do better," Andrea Cazales said to commissioners.
Other municipalities like Orange, Chatham, and Cumberland County have implemented similar moratoriums on data centers.
The city of Durham has also implemented a moratorium on data centers, but county commissioners pointed out the difference between the two municipalities, including Research Triangle
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- As drought conditions continue across the region, Durham officials are turning to an emergency water source in an effort to preserve the city's dwindling reservoir levels.The city is preparing to bring Teer Quarry online, allowing crews to pump water from the former quarry to help meet daily demand and extend the supply available in Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir."We're in a position we've never been in before," said Dirk Cartner, assistant director of Durham Water Management. "We'v...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- As drought conditions continue across the region, Durham officials are turning to an emergency water source in an effort to preserve the city's dwindling reservoir levels.
The city is preparing to bring Teer Quarry online, allowing crews to pump water from the former quarry to help meet daily demand and extend the supply available in Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir.
"We're in a position we've never been in before," said Dirk Cartner, assistant director of Durham Water Management. "We've never seen our reservoirs so low at this period of the year."
Officials say the quarry contains about 1 billion gallons of water. At roughly 240 feet deep, Teer Quarry took about 18 years of rainfall to reach its current level.
During the past six weeks, crews have installed a temporary pumping system that will move water from the quarry to the city's treatment system.
"What you're seeing is a temporary pumping setup as a response to the current drought conditions," Cartner said. "We're hoping to access the water contained within Teer Quarry to help with the daily demand that our residents require."
Once pumping begins, city officials expect the quarry's water supply to last about 200 days.
"The water in the quarry will help extend the life of the water supply in Lake Michie and Little River," Cartner said.
While Durham officials say conservation efforts are making a difference, they want residents to do more.
The city reports water use has dropped about 12%, but officials are aiming for a 30% reduction.
"We'd love to see more," said James Lim with the City of Durham. "We'd love to see about 30%. We've got a ways to go to get there, but we'll take everything we can get."
To help conserve water, officials recommend:
In addition to Teer Quarry, Durham is supplementing its water supply with water from Jordan Lake and the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.
The city says it has received more than 250 complaints related to water restriction violations and has issued three formal warnings.
Resident Desari Constanza said her family has made changes to help conserve water.
"I've just been trying to have my daughters conserve water as much as possible," Constanza said. "My granddaughter can't play in the pool or sprinkler. If she does, I'll limit it to just an hour."
Water from Teer Quarry is expected to begin flowing to the Williams Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday as Durham continues efforts to manage its water supply through the drought.
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