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 the historic North Carolina Executive Mansion 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 Raleigh, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Pullen Park 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 The Capital Grille or visit Mordecai House, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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.
Stanford cornerback Brandon Nicholson lay on the grass at Carter-Finley Stadium, his arms outstretched. Nicholson attempted to stop NC State running back Jordan Waters short of the goal line, but it was too late.Touchdown, Wolfpack.Waters’ 94-yard run was the second-longest rush in NC State history and put his team up 31 points in the third quarter. It also epitomized Saturday’s game: A lot of offense, and times when the defense from both teams fell short.NC State defeated first-year league opponent Stanford,...
Stanford cornerback Brandon Nicholson lay on the grass at Carter-Finley Stadium, his arms outstretched. Nicholson attempted to stop NC State running back Jordan Waters short of the goal line, but it was too late.
Touchdown, Wolfpack.
Waters’ 94-yard run was the second-longest rush in NC State history and put his team up 31 points in the third quarter. It also epitomized Saturday’s game: A lot of offense, and times when the defense from both teams fell short.
NC State defeated first-year league opponent Stanford, 59-28, for its second consecutive win and the first 50-point performance since defeating Charleston Southern, 55-3, on Sept. 10, 2022.
“It means a lot to see a win on our record,” quarterback CJ Bailey said. “That 59 is huge. I was telling those guys, we were up 31 to 21, I said, ‘How does 60 points sound? Let’s go for 60.’ We fell up short of 60, but I love that. “
The Wolfpack (5-4, 2-3 ACC) couldn’t have done it without several clutch performances.
Three players — Hollywood Smothers, KC Concepcion and Waters — scored two touchdowns each. In addition to Waters’ 94-yard touchdown rush, Smothers added a 52-yard run midway through the third quarter. Concepcion scored rushing and receiving touchdowns.
Safety DK Kaufman finished with 164 all-purpose yards after his work on special teams. Kaufman’s biggest play of the game came on a 91-yard kickoff return at the start of the second half.
Bailey looked confident as well. The freshman completed 18 of 20 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns. He did not throw an interception. Bailey added 19 rushing yards.
NC State’s offensive line deserves a lot of credit for setting the team up for success. It won the line of scrimmage, giving Bailey plenty of time to throw. Even when the pocket collapsed, blocking from other players was strong enough to give Bailey additional time to find a receiver or find an opening to run.
“These guys are willing to accept the things that they haven’t done, put a plan together to improve, and then they get on the field and they work. I love that about our team,” NC State head coach Dave Doeren said. “And, CJ is a worker. You see this smiling young kid running around making plays, but behind the scenes, he’s a grinder. He’s in there watching film, and he practices really hard.”
The defense struggled at times against the Cardinal (2-7, 1-5 ACC), which finished with 10 explosive plays. Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels recorded 48- and 67-yard rushing touchdowns after finding gaps in coverage.
However, in true N.C. State fashion, the defense also added its own big plays. Nickel back Devon Marshall intercepted a pass from backup QB Justin Lamson. Defensive end Davin Vann contributed a strip sack, with linebacker Sean Brown recovering the fumble.
When talking about the season and the team’s ability to turn things around, Vann said the team focuses on staying resilient. That was evident Saturday.
Overall, the Wolfpack played complementary football for the entire game — something it’s been looking for all year.
Here are three takeaways from the homecoming victory:
NC State can credit its success Saturday to a strong start in all three phases.
Stanford won the coin toss and chose to defer, Wolfpack safety DK Kaufman in the backfield to receive the kickoff. Kaufman returned the football 45 yards, putting his team just short of midfield.
Then the offense capitalized on the effort, putting together a 55-yard drive. Smothers ran the ball into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown. NC.State had not scored a touchdown in the first quarter since Sept. 28 when it beat Northern Illinois.
On the next drive, Vann recorded the sack and fumble. Brown recovered the fumble. Waters scored the 13-yard touchdown that gave the Pack a 14-0 lead. It was the first time all season NC State scored double digits in the first quarter.
That was something Doeren emphasized during the bye week, and it paid off.
“We need to play better early in the game,” Doeren said Monday. “We are a really good fourth-quarter team, when you look at us statistically, and we’re not a really good first-quarter team. Being able to start the game better is something that sticks out statistically.”
On Saturday, he was happy with the results.
“Really proud of our guys,” Doeren said. “We talked a lot during the bye week about starting fast, working on little things that have really not been efficient but should be through fundamentals, getting guys to play complementary football and really focus on the things that make us a good football team.”
Graduate student Collin Smith handles all kickoff duties, but Saturday, he was tabbed with kicking field goals and PATs.
Kanoah Vinesett started eight games for the Wolfpack. He went 25 of 25 on PATs but 11 of 15 on field-goal attempts. He started the season 5 of 5 but has struggled in recent games. He went 0 for 1 against Clemson and missed one field goal in each of the past three contests.
Doeren said on Aug. 14 that Smith was expected to remain the starter on kickoff returns and be Vinesett’s backup for field goals and PATs.
Saturday, Smith looked like a consummate professional against the Cardinal, finishing with one 23-yard field goal and going 8 of 8 on PATs.
NC State entered the game 24 of 30 inside the red zone, something the team desperately wanted to change. It went 7 of 7 on Saturday and scored on nine consecutive drives.
Three weeks ago, Bailey said it was tough to get inside the Syracuse 30-yard line and then not come up with points.
“We gotta finish,” Bailey said. “We can’t keep getting flags and turning the ball over in the red zone. We had four trips and we didn’t succeed at none. … As an offense, we’ve gotta get better with finishing drives. That’s really the main thing.”
The Wolfpack finished the drives this time, punting just once and backup quarterback Lex Thomas throwing one interception. That played a major role in the win.
Doeren said the team has been “really close” in previous games but acknowledged red zone turnovers and penalties that cost the team, saying “a lot of our mistakes have been really integral in our failure.”
This time, it limited penalties and turnovers while making the most of its opportunities.
“So proud of the team and (I) look forward, you know, to building on this,” Doeren said. “We talked about a five-game season, and we’ve got the first two wins out of those five, and just continue to try to stack those things here as we go.”
This story was originally published November 2, 2024, 11:32 AM.
For the first time in years, Olivia Pope will be back in action.Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Asheville native Bellamy Young and the rest of the “Scandal” cast will bring the political drama back to fans in a live reunion and script reading. Th...
For the first time in years, Olivia Pope will be back in action.
Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Asheville native Bellamy Young and the rest of the “Scandal” cast will bring the political drama back to fans in a live reunion and script reading. This event will benefit United Way of North Carolina’s recovery efforts in support of storm victims struggling from Hurricane Helene.
“Like so many of us, I watched in horror at the devastation that Hurricane Helene inflicted on Western North Carolina and my beautiful hometown of Asheville,” Young said in a press release.
“I’m so grateful that my whole ‘Scandal’ family said yes to being part of this very special event. It is my heart’s hope that we can make a difference for WNC on its road to recovery. And we hope our Gladiators will come out in force to help us do just that!”
On Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m., creator Shonda Rhimes will open the reading also featuring Guillermo Diaz, Scott Foley, Katie Lowes, Joshua Malina, Joe Morton, George Newbern, Jeff Perry, Cornelius Smith, Jr. and Darby Stanchfield. Producing partner Betsy Beers will narrate.
“This unique reunion, led by the talented Bellamy Young, embodies the spirit of community and resilience,” Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, President and CEO, United Way of North Carolina said.
“We are honored to have such incredible artists come together for this cause, reminding us of the power of connection and compassion in times of need.”
UWNC is one of the many nonprofit organizations assisting those affected by the catastrophic storm by coordinating contributions from the state’s NC Disaster Relief Fund, distributing supplies and more.
Fans can watch the reunion by making “Scandal” show-themed donation, which begin at $6.13 (in honor of the top secret government agency B613, which figured prominently on the show) — though donations in higher amounts are welcomed. Donations get you access to a virtual pre-event with the cast before the script reading.
Plus, one super fan will have their own seat at the table as a special guest during the virtual event by entering the event sweepstakes online at prizeo.com/scandal.
If you want to reserve your spot for the reunion, check out unitedwaync.org/scandalread.
This story was originally published November 1, 2024, 4:15 PM.
The world’s third-most valuable company took a North Carolina megasite off the market this week as Microsoft notified local officials on Thursday it had purchased the Person County Mega Park for around $27 million.The 1,350-acre site sits below the Virginia border, about an hour’s drive north of Durham. Person officials said they had worked with Microsoft on the sale for the past 18 months.“Microsoft’s presence in Person County will boost our local economy through direct and indirect means, leading to jo...
The world’s third-most valuable company took a North Carolina megasite off the market this week as Microsoft notified local officials on Thursday it had purchased the Person County Mega Park for around $27 million.
The 1,350-acre site sits below the Virginia border, about an hour’s drive north of Durham. Person officials said they had worked with Microsoft on the sale for the past 18 months.
“Microsoft’s presence in Person County will boost our local economy through direct and indirect means, leading to job creation, sustaining a low tax base, and enhancing housing opportunities, among other benefits,” the county’s economic developer, Brandy Lynch, wrote in an email.
The Mega Park was one of six available “megasites” in the state, each offering companies at least 1,000 contiguous acres. What Microsoft will do with the land isn’t clear.
“We don’t have anything to share at this time about the purchase of land in Person County,” company spokesperson Annette Hamilton said in a statement to The News & Observer. “But we are committed to working with the community as we move forward.”
The Triangle Business Journal first reported Microsoft’s purchase.
In the past few years, Toyota, Wolfspeed and VinFast have claimed all or parts of megasites in the state. But compared to these companies, which promised to hire thousands at each location, Microsoft has made no jobs commitment. It did not receive state or local incentives to help with the purchase.
And one of the company’s top development priorities is less labor intensive: To accommodate rising demand for artificial intelligence, Microsoft has sought to build more U.S. data centers.
According to Bloomberg, the software company last quarter spent more money on data centers — nearly $15 billion — than it used to dedicate to a full year of capital expenditures. In September, Microsoft announced it would rely on the reopened Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania to power centers.
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This story was originally published November 1, 2024, 2:33 PM.
For “One Sweet Day,” the town of Cary will be spelled “Carey” to honor the “Queen of Christmas.”Grammy award-winning singer Mariah Carey called into Triangle radio station Mix 101.5FM Friday morning to help kick off the holiday season with Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, who proclaimed the town would have a special spelling for the day.“I need to move there, maybe,” Carey said after...
For “One Sweet Day,” the town of Cary will be spelled “Carey” to honor the “Queen of Christmas.”
Grammy award-winning singer Mariah Carey called into Triangle radio station Mix 101.5FM Friday morning to help kick off the holiday season with Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, who proclaimed the town would have a special spelling for the day.
“I need to move there, maybe,” Carey said after Weinbrecht read part of the proclamation. “That’s was amazing. ... My father would have been so proud.”
The document said Carey’s 1994 song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” inspires people around the world with “holiday cheer.”
“This day commemorates our community’s dedication to spreading the spirit of love, joy, and togetherness to all just like the message in Ms. Carey’s unforgettable hit,” the proclamation read.
The town also announced a karaoke event, Mariah Careyoke, on Nov. 22 in Downtown Cary Park with all the singer’s famous hits. Singers will be judged by the Mix 101.5 radio hosts Kyle Smelser, Bryan Lord and Sarah King.
The top performer will win tickets to see Carey perform her Christmas concert in Raleigh on Dec. 9 at the Lenovo Center.
Among Carey’s titles, she is known as the “Songbird Supreme” for her songwriting talents and five-octave vocal range and whistle register, the highest register of the human voice.
She released her first self-titled album in 1990 and her first five singles reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart including “Vision of Love,” “Love Takes Time,” and “Someday.”
She is also known for R&B hits “Emotions,” “Make it Happen,” and “One Sweet Day,” sung with R&B group Boys II Men.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” topped the Billboard chart during three of the last four holiday seasons, ceding the top spot last year to Brenda Lee’s 1954 hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” Billboard reported.
On Friday, Carey signaled the end to her song’s annual hibernation with a new opening to its video. In it she portrays Morticia Addams before opening a dresser bureau to reveal a red dress and announcing, “It’s time.”
Tickets to Carey’s Christmas show in Raleigh are on sale now at lenovocenter.com.
This story was originally published November 1, 2024, 12:20 PM.
The 2024 number easily topped the previous early voting record of more than 3.6 million ballots cast in 2020.RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 4.2 million North Carolinians cast their ballots during the in-person early voting period, which ended Saturday afternoon statewide.According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the 2024 number easily topped the previous early voting record of more than 3.6 million ballots cast in 2020.As of Sunday morning, including absentee voting, 4,465,548 voters have cast their b...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 4.2 million North Carolinians cast their ballots during the in-person early voting period, which ended Saturday afternoon statewide.
According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the 2024 number easily topped the previous early voting record of more than 3.6 million ballots cast in 2020.
As of Sunday morning, including absentee voting, 4,465,548 voters have cast their ballot in the 2024 general election. That’s 57% of the state’s 7.8 million registered voters.
Election officials noted these numbers may be slightly lower than the actual turnout, as there is a lag between when a voter casts a ballot and when county boards of elections upload this data to the State Board.
Additionally, according to a news release, voters in the 25 Western North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene continue to outpace the rest of the state in voter turnout. Through Saturday, turnout in those 25 counties was 58.9%, about 2% higher than the statewide turnout.
“I am proud of all of our 100 county boards of elections and the thousands of election workers who are making this happen in their communities,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “And I am especially proud of the workers and voters of Western North Carolina. You are an inspiration to us all.”
The last chance for eligible, registered North Carolina voters to make their voice heard in this election is Tuesday.
Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast their ballot. Voters should go to their assigned precinct on Election Day. To find your Election Day polling place, use the Voter Search tool.
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