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.
Home Care Services
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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“I am a current client of this provider We have support, and it makes a difference. They”
“I am a past client of this provider It helped my mother a whole lot in”
“I am a past client of this provider They were very helpful at the time we”
“I called on a Monday & had a care giver on Tuesday. The caregivers are”
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“Always Best Care Senior Services not only provides clients with personal care needs, but also”
“this company is fantastic, love the people and the hours and they felxability they have”
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“Always best care has amazing caregivers as well as office staff. Sanjay is a pleasure to work with and the caregivers haven taken excellent care of my step mother. It is very hard to find good elder care like this. Highly recommend.”
“We were scared... Finding caretakers for my 94-year-old grandma was a daunting and emotional process. We wanted to ensure she was in the hands of people we could trust, and from the moment we met Sanjay, the owner and founder of Always Best Care, we knew we had found something special. Sanjay was kind, insightful, and passionate about providing the best care possible. Our initial meeting with Sanjay gave us the confidence to move forward, and Best Care always exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. They matched Grandma with the perfect caretakers—she genuinely looks forward to their visits! Now, I can rest easier knowing she receives the best care from people who treat her like family. Words can’t express how grateful we are for Always Best Care. If I could give more than five stars, I would!”
“I’ve known Sanjay and Always Best Care for many years! I worked directly with him and saw how he focused on nothing but his customers best in every single situation! Once I had a need in my own family, he was one of the first people I called. They delivered in a very stressful ALS situation; and made our lives easier. You should definitely contact Always Best Care. I assure you you get the best professional care possible.!!”
“Our parents were in a place in their lives where we needed to relocate them from their beloved small town mountain home to Raleigh to be closer to extended family and better medical facilities for their care. This situation was heart wrenching for us as well as utter confusion, not knowing where to begin the process. We had investigated several assisted living residences in the area, but it wasn't until we were introduced to Sanjay Das that we found some solice in our decision of where to place our parents. Sanjay knew the area extremely well and had valuable information about all the assisted living residences as well as care homes, nursing homes, home health care and such. He not only was kind enough to take multiple calls with endless questions, but met with us to discuss various options in person and for no fee. Sanjay also had knowledge of individual nursing businesses and beyond. He was caring, patient and professional and always encouraged us to contact him with any and all health care needs related to our parents care. We highly recommend anyone in our situation to contact Sanjay for advice. You won't be disappointed. To know someone who is extremely knowledgeable in this area of care for your loved ones is priceless. From the bottom of our hearts Sanjay, thank you!”
“Sanjay was an amazing friend during a very hard time for me and my father. He worked hard to find just the right place for my Dad and never gave up. I highly recommend Sanjay to anyone going through the difficult time of finding the right home for you or your family members.”
“My husband and I first met Sanjay at a Dementia Alliance support group several years ago in Raleigh. He was holding a Men’s Coffee Hangout, a unique gathering of caregivers and partners with dementia. Thanks to Sanjay the setup worked perfectly for us. We were impressed with Sanjay’s humorous and gentle approach to simply “hanging out” with the guys as we caregivers met. Years later we asked Sanjay to help us as a senior advisor when we began our search for a senior living facility. He set us on track, helped us make a chart of priorities and met us on our tours until we found one we liked. He continues today at our community with volunteering with a similar version of the Hangout. He has been an important part of our dementia journey. We feel fortunate to have him both as a supporter and a good friend.”
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“I can’t speak highly enough of Always Best Care and Sanjay Das. I first met Sanjay at my local senior citizens center during a program on aging. I immediately found that he was experienced and knowledgeable about senior living options in The Triangle and a really nice guy too. Shortly after our meeting, I contacted Sanjay to learn more about how my spouse and I could best prepare for our next life chapter. He took the time to address all of my questions and concerns with compassion and care. Then he set up appointments for us to visit several senior living communities in our area. He also provided the name of a chef who prepares meals in seniors’ kitchens! Sanjay delivered personalized treatment and accompanied us during the senior community visits. He emphasized how we should make our exploration fun and it was! I highly endorse Always Best Care for their excellent service and expertise. Planning for our living options with Sanjay now is an investment in our health and happiness. If you’re thinking about where you will live as you grow older, get in touch with Always Best Care. It will be fun!”
“We met Sanjay when our Dad's health took a quick turn for the worst. We felt his health care team was MIA and had no one to help us navigate this emotional and stressful time. Sanjay quickly answered our call, helped us create a plan and had his team ready to go during a holiday weekend. His aids were all wonderful and Sanjay was always there to answer our questions and concerns. Always Best Care helped us when no one else could. I've already recommended Sanjay and his team and would do so again without hesitation.”
“My mother has been bedridden for over three years now. Always Best Care has taken wonderful care of her in these years. The management has a real desire to give care that is consistent with how they'd want their own family attended to. I appreciate the training they provide to the caregivers and the quick response to any of our concerns. It's been a great partnership.”
“Always Best Care has been an excellent partner in assisting my mother with caring for my elderly father. They are amazingly responsive. I have a single point of contact number (for Melanie), and I get an almost immediate response from her irrespective of what day or time I call/text. I have reached out at 11pm or later; I have reached out on weekends; I have reached out during holidays. In each instance Melanie has responded either immediately or within 5 minutes. They work to build a partnership. I stopped by the office unannounced recently to discuss a coverage issue that had arisen over the holidays. A new caregiver called out twice. (I would like to note that the coverage issues that arose over the holidays were highly unusual and very much outside the norm for ABC.) Sanjay, Anthony, and Melanie took an unplanned 45 minutes to sit with me and discuss my concerns and to outline the plan they had been discussing that very day to ensure we had no further issues. I do not expect any organization to never have any difficulties. The scale by which I measure an organization is 1) Does the organization take ownership of the issue? and 2) Does the organization proactively work to address the issue? ABC scores high on both these vectors. I have recommended ABC both to a coworker and to a close friend. I will continue to recommend them.”
“Sanjay and his staff do amazing work. For your home care needs, give them a call and they will take care of you. Keep up the great work!”
“SanJay and his staff do a wonderful job explaining Senior Care. He was really helpful in Dementia information. He has a tremendous amount of resources to provide.”
“An excellent service, always responsive & provide very compassionate care. Sanjay takes a personal interest in finding the best fit for each client & I've always experienced him treating clients like family. I work for Heartland Hospice and when families I'm working with need a trusted caregiver for this fragile time of life, they have always been there - available to meet in person and start care extremely fast.”
“I am a current client of this provider He can't do without assistance so it has been great assistance. With that being said, there were some caregivers that were better than others. There are some caregivers that are fantastic and there are some who aren't. They need more consistency in the caregivers.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help him with getting to activities and do his laundry. They keep me informed about what is going on.”
“I am a past client of this provider She did everything we asked for. She got the house set up for a walker. She fixed up the bathroom.”
“ABC is absolutely amazing! The staff is very caring and very friendly. always go above and beyond. They have great communication between Clients and Staff.”
“I am a current client of this provider They have given her good companionship. When you call, you always speak to a person, no matter what day it is.”
“I am a current client of this provider It allows me to go and get groceries or medication or run the errands that I need to run. We work together as a team.”
“I am a current client of this provider They keep her involved and stimulated. I really like the caregiver we have, she is excellent.”
“I am a current client of this provider They make it so that the rest of the family can still have a life while they are taking care of our mother. The caregivers are really nice and confident. They are easy to work with.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help the most with helping him with things that he struggles to do it on his own. I like that they are on time, that they do what they say they will, and always give us a detailed report online.”
“Always Best went above and beyond to help us navigate a family crisis, and we literally could not have done it without them. Everyone we worked with was caring, patient and responsive.”
“I am a current client of this provider They get her up every morning. They follow the care plan and do what I ask them to do.”
“I am a current client of this provider My husband's in a care facility that already has staff, and they have supported the permanent staff so he doesn't fall. They seem very caring and it's not just a business. They seem to really understand and have compassion for people in situations like my husband is in. They are friendly.”
“I am a current client of this provider It makes me feel assured that he is being checked on especially during the COVID-19 because I can't visit with him. Everyone that I have met while visiting with my father has been nice and cordial.”
“I am a current client of this provider They are giving her a shower in the morning and they are helping her at night with her dinner. I get feedback from the nurses with my mother so I know what is going on.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help us out. They give us time off and that was the main reason we got them. We just couldn't do it 7 days a week. I like that they are reliable.”
“I am a current client of this provider I really need the services. I would praise Always Best Care because they have been good to me.”
“I am a past client of this provider The caregiver took care of things I needed done in the apartment. I liked that they were always pleasant, did what we needed, and were always on time.”
“I am a current client of this provider The majority of them know what to do and when to do it. The others that don't know are being trained on it. They are very helpful. They have improved some things already. They are timely.”
“I am a current client of this provider They are good because I now have less worries. My mom is getting the care that she deserves. That takes the pressure off of me. They always take care of the burdens that I might have. If they were not there I would have to be doing it. So far they are persistent. My mother likes them and she said they treat her good and are nice. They try to make sure that they are consistent. I do not worry too much about my mom getting her medication. They have been very consistent.”
“I am a past client of this provider I like how they just open the door and say hello to me. I have no complaints.”
“I am a current client of this provider I know that somebody is going to be there to help her with her shower. One of the people who worked for her through the other agency was who Mom requested specifically, and she hasn't seen her yet. Almost always someone comes who is new, and she doesn't like that.”
“I am a current client of this provider They make my life easier by making my bed and my coffee, and they are just wonderful. I like that they come in and remember how to do their thing.”
“I am a current client of this provider They do so well with what I ask them to do. They have wonderful personalities and they seem to be so happy in my place. We talk a little and they are so polite and friendly.”
“I am a current client of this provider They have someone come and check on my mother every day in the evening. There is no way I could do that with my time constraints. The people that we have met so far are extremely pleasant and helpful.”
“I am a current client of this provider Most of them will help out in any way they can. Some of them use the dishwasher and the washing machine, and that is nice. Some are very attentive and others will stay on the telephone all the time.”
“I am a current client of this provider I only have one and she is outstanding and I used to have several. They are on the high end of pricing and went to 11 holidays a year. They could improve in consistency of caregivers.”
“I am a past client of this provider She provided companionship and catered to her needs. The caregiver was extremely friendly.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help her with day to day activities, and provide companionship. I like the nurse we have.”
“I am a past client of this provider They should have been more consistent and reliable. They need to be more reliable.”
“I am a past client of this provider They made sure everything was set up properly. I thought the ladies did a good job.”
“I am a past client of this provider I didn't need much help because I am a nurse. She was accurate other than with the medication recommendations. The person that came was not a nurse, but she did medication reconciliation, which was outside of her practice.”
“Sanjay and ABCSS were outstanding to work with. Sanjay walked us through not only their options but gave me his personal observations and suggestions. Day 1 they were there for us and our father. Sanjay was there and spent time with Dad. Top notch service. Thank you.”
“I am a past client of this provider They helped the most by helping me with exercises and encouraging me. I like everything about the agency. They were efficient.”
“I am a current client of this provider I like the warmth and caring feeling I get from her. She is always on time and always smiling. Her attitude is caring, and she is just a great person.”
“I am a past client of this provider They helped me the most by being dependable and took great care my father. I liked that they were responsive, and they had awesome caregivers.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mom was unresponsive, so for me, it gave me an opportunity to leave the house and do what I needed or wanted to do. Every caregiver was kind, caring, loving, and reliable.”
“I am a past client of this provider It took a lot of pressure off of me. I like that they were on time and did what they were supposed to do. It was very nice.”
“I am a current client of this provider We have support, and it makes a difference. They are always available to talk about my dad's care.”
“I am a past client of this provider It helped my mother a whole lot in her daily living. I would like a little better training, but I know they have a budget to make.”
“I am a past client of this provider They were very helpful at the time we had them. I think it could be more affordable. I would recommend them because they were very prompt and flexible. They did what they said they were going to do.”
“I called on a Monday & had a care giver on Tuesday. The caregivers are always on time. Asking if there are any changes to the schedule. They fix her lunch every day and do the dishes. Amy is very attentive to my mother. She ensures she does her exercises like she is supposed to a d even does then with her. The care they give has greatly reduced my stress.”
“I am a past client of this provider I had expectations of my parents, but they were not able to fill that. I still had to be involved in the care. The caregivers did not take all of my duties away I still had to provide part time care. They are personal to the people in their care. The owner gets to know the patients, and I know that he gives extra training for any extra needs. They meet regularly with me to make sure the care is appropriate. They cared about my parents.”
“I am a current client of this provider My loved one doesn't want to do some of the activities they do. I've had success with the people that they've sent, and most of them are older. My loved one can talk to them.”
“I am a past client of this provider My dad has severe dementia, so they would sit with him at night to make sure he didn't pull on his wires. Essentially, they helped keep him alive. They helped us when we needed it most.”
“I am a past client of this provider They were able to help the most by keeping my mom's mind interacted. The caregiver was very personable and interactive with my mom.”
“I am a current client of this provider I don't know what I would do without them. They give my mom a lot of company. I like that they keep me informed about what is going on.”
“I am a current client of this provider The showers are very good, and they wash the clothes very well. The caregiver came to me, and I decided that I would be able to have them take care of my laundry and stuff around my house. They haven't helped me much around the house.”
“I am a past client of this provider They made my loved ones life easier by helping them with their daily activities. I liked the quality time, professionalism and that they did a good job.”
“I am a past client of this provider The best part was the conversations. I had very long conversations with both of them about a lot of things, and it was nice. It was a lot of fun actually. They were interested in me, and I could tell they really cared. We've had a long relationship with them, so we were familiar with them and felt comfortable with them. I've had nothing but good experiences with them. The people they sent were warm, friendly, and nice. Management was very competent and professional. They really do try to do the best for their people.”
“I am a current client of this provider It is just hard getting use to what services are needed. The caregivers seem to be very caring, and I like that they have a website where they document all the visits and what they did.”
“I am a current client of this provider I don't have to worry about her because they're taking care of her. I like their personal care and communication.”
“I am a past client of this provider They did little things that I couldn't do, like sweeping a floor. They offered excellent service. My only problem was that I didn't know that they were coming. That just got messed up from my doctor's office. I needed the help, I just didn't know they were coming.”
“I am a current client of this provider When my caregivers aren't here for a day, I have to do what they usually do, and then I truly miss my caregivers. However, they need to be more willing to take me different places. I think the company needs to spend more time training their caregivers how to cook.”
“I am a past client of this provider I could not have manged without the help. Just knowing that they were here helped. My husband was completely incapacitated. I could not have taken care of his needs. All of the aides were very compassionate and very helpful.”
“I am a past client of this provider If I hadn't had them, I wouldn't have had any free time at all. There were times that the arrangements got mixed up, and the people were late a few times.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help me get groceries. They are efficient.”
“I am a past client of this provider The caregivers didn't really do a lot, but it was good that they were there. During nighttime, the caregivers weren't really checking on me. They were pretty much sitting in my apartment watching TV.”
“ABC are awesome people. They are just like their name... The best”
“Always Best Care Senior Services not only provides clients with personal care needs, but also with companionship. Our goal is to keep our clients safe and to give them the best care possible by meeting each clients needs specifically. I have recommended this company for new clients as well as for new caregivers. I have had a very pleasant experience working for this company. The office staff works great together to help with assessments and scheduling needs for each client. ABC staff and caregivers really go above and beyond to provide assistance to their clients.”
“this company is fantastic, love the people and the hours and they felxability they have to your life schedule”
“I am a current client of this provider They are very attentive to my mother, and even though my father does not need the care, they are nice to him. They come on time, and all of the aides have been very kind and caring.”
“I am a current client of this provider It's good because they do things for me that make my life easier. They are very responsive to my needs and concerns.”
“I am a current client of this provider The cost is an issue. Their flexibility scheduling caregivers is very helpful. They had intake classes when I first stated using them, and the amount of time that they spent explaining things to me and helping me with the resources was helpful. They also have an app that is helpful.”
“I am a current client of this provider The service depends on the individual that we have. If I have a problem of any kind, they are willing to listen to me and help me with that problem. I think they pick nice people.”
“I am a past client of this provider They were easy to deal with in regards to administration and I didn't have to worry about the care for my mother. The management and the company was run well. The caregiver assigned to my mother was excellent.”
“I am a current client of this provider They give me some freedom to go out and do what I need to do. I have found that they make a lot of effort to match the caregiver to the client. They go the extra mile to make sure that everyone is happy.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mom really liked the lady that came in and she always stayed busy. The price was too high.”
“I am a past client of this provider They were extremely accommodating. If we had to change the schedule last-minute, it wasn't a big deal at all. They significantly lowered my stress level because they did things I would have had to do.”
“I am a current client of this provider I've liked the director's patience with my father and the encouragement of music in my father's treatment. My father can go on a schedule now that fits his needs and takes his time. He can have one-on-one attention, which wasn't the case in the facility.”
“I am a past client of this provider The daily living activities that they helped out with were very helpful to me. They freed me up to leave, do errands, and other things like that when they were here.”
“I am a past client of this provider They were on time and always polite. Having them around made my life much easier.”
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“I am a past client of this provider I wasn't there when they were with my dad, but they were really easy to work with and get set up. I needed them in a hurry and they were great to work with and make that happen. My dad actually had fallen and was taken to the emergency room twice in a day. They immediately were able to go over there and sit with him to make sure he didn't get up again. Stress for me fell to a zero knowing he was being watched over and cared for.”
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“When we first started with Always Best Care, it was just to have somebody come visit mom once a week at assisted-living they care whatever needed to be done, going with her on errands and so on. They were great. Their support really became important, however, when mom fractured her pelvis. I texted Sanjay, the CEO and they were at the hospital with CMTs as soon as she got her room. That was important, because mom was not entirely aware that she had fractured her pelvis, would keep trying to get up, and the hospital had not yet resourced a sitter. They also provided in room sitter services for mom when she was in rehab, at a facility they helped us down-select to. Then, when she was released from rehab, they helped locate a micro-community that provided Mom with the extra support she needed, after discussing the issues we needed to work through via conference call when there was more than could be managed via txt or email. I live out of state, so we could not have done this without them. Sanjay and team really care about the patient, and were always available. They have my highest recommendation. -WRJ, Raleigh NC”
“During one's lifetime, there are usually just a handful of people that impact one's life in a profound way. Family and friends would be a safe bet that most would include in this category. However, who do you turn to when you only have one parent who can no longer take on life's challenges or remember life's blessings? My sister and I were fortunate enough to have our challenge with our father met by a group of strangers that flourished into what I would consider a blessing. My dad has early onset dimentia, and at only 63 years of age, he was (and still is) deteriorating at a quicker pace as times pushes forward. To describe our experience and to not write a well thought out review would not do these people justice. My name is Brandon Ficklin, and my family is truly grateful for the work done by everyone involved. They took the time to find the kind of person that would be best suited for someone like my dad. They met with my sister and I regularly, made us feel comfortable and confident within our own minds and hearts, and the caregiver that my dad came to know was (and still is) a person that anyone would be lucky to know. Her name is Frances, and she came to treat my dad in the best way possible. The whole team (Sanjay, Dawn, and Frances), during one of the most trying times in our lives, were all compassionate, honest, straight forward, endearing, and professional. Words can not adequately express the thanks and appreciation my sister and I feel. So, in closing, I would say that Sanjay, Dawn, and Frances have, collectively, impacted our lives in a profound way. Thank you all and much love.”
“I don't know what I would have done without Sanjay helping me and my family through one of the most difficult times of our lives. My mother was gravely ill and had been hospitalized for 8 months, totally bedridden. I needed to move my Dad to the area, needed to find a place where Mom could get the best in physical rehab and had no idea where to start. He sorted through the options, made visits with me, met my Dad and visited my Mom in the hospital while she was recovering. He went above and beyond and I can't thank him enough for guiding me through the maze of Senior care options and getting them to where they needed to be. I would never have been able to do it without him.”
“Sanjay has been an absolute Godsend to work with in getting my grandmother transitioned happily to an independent living community. He has been ever so prompt and attentive to our needs and wants and through the very end has made sure to not only follow up but go above and beyond even after the ink had dried on the contracts. I am so grateful that he came so highly referred by a financial planner friend of mine and I will no doubt continue to sing his praises to anyone and everyone that I meet in need of a wonderful "senior living real estate agent" as I have so fondly dubbed him.”
“EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT! Finding a home for your elderly loved one is extremely emotional and daunting! Asking questions you never thought you would be asking. The hundreds of places you could visit. If this is you, I would highly recommend calling Sanjay Das. Sanjay, visited my home, and over the next few days had long conversations, with both my husband and myself to determine what we "thought"our loved one needs were. And after much consideration, and using all of his resources, Sanjay recommend several places. Together With Sanjay, we toured them all and in the end, we decided on something completely different then the very first community we viewed. Sanjay was able to change mid stream, and help us to understand what Mom's needs truly were. We started a whole new search with new criteria. Sanjay was knowledgeable, very soft spoken, kind and respectful. He was extremely patient and would give up until he found the perfect home for Mom. Thank you Sanjay. Dina Pahl”
“My mother recently moved into an Assisted Living facility in Cary. This has been a difficult journey for mom and our family, and I honestly don't know what we would have done without Sanjay Das. He has been with us every step of the way for the past four months. He arranged and accompanied us on visits to many area facilities, answered countless questions we had, was available to my mom and us literally 24/7, and helped us walk through the maze of details in getting mom settled. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty to a degree one rarely sees, and his kindness, efficiency, and professionalism are unparallelled. I am pretty picky about customer service and I don't normally rave about things, but I can't say enough good things about Sanjay and how important his help has been to us. He has actually kind of become our family's hero and I wholeheartedly recommend him.”
“I want to thank Sanjay and Always Best Care for always going above and beyond to exceed expectations. I live out of state and had an emergency situation with my mother who needed immediate care with no notice. No other provider could rise to the occasion on short notice, but Sanjay was able to fill the need by providing 24 hour care that evening and consistently thereafter while my mother was recovering. He went above and beyond by treating my mother like one of his family, and made constant communication standard operating procedure. He also informed me of services that were beneficial to my mother which were beyond the scope of those offered by his firm. He delivers service with empathy and care that focuses first and always on the person in need and the person's family! I highly recommend Sanjay and Always Best Care for all elder care needs.”
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.
Hurricane Erin continued its path moving away from North Carolina on Thursday, Aug. 21, and began crawling its way north.As of 8 p.m. Thursday, the storm was about 420 miles east-northeast of Cape Hatteras, moving toward the northeast at 20 mph. Erin has maximum sustained winds near 100 mph, with higher gusts.But storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions were expected along the Outer Banks on Thursday, and the National Hurricane Center is warning that life-threatening surf and rip currents will continue o...
Hurricane Erin continued its path moving away from North Carolina on Thursday, Aug. 21, and began crawling its way north.
As of 8 p.m. Thursday, the storm was about 420 miles east-northeast of Cape Hatteras, moving toward the northeast at 20 mph. Erin has maximum sustained winds near 100 mph, with higher gusts.
But storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions were expected along the Outer Banks on Thursday, and the National Hurricane Center is warning that life-threatening surf and rip currents will continue over the next several days.
A storm surge warning was still in effect for the Outer Banks, from Cape Lookout to Duck, as of 8 p.m. Thursday. Meteorologists predicted 3 feet or greater of inundation above normally dry ground oceanside. Floodwaters were expected to make roads, including N.C. 12, impassable.
The highest water levels oceanside are expected to coincide with Thursday evening’s high tide, around 7 p.m.
A tropical storm warning was also in effect for part of the North Carolina coast, but by 8 p.m. Thursday, it was discontinued for areas from Chincoteague, Virginia, to Duck, the National Hurricane Center said.
Dare County emergency officials are urging people to stay out of the water and exercise caution along the shore.
It’s expected to make a faster northeastward to east-northeastward turn over the next couple of days. Erin is forecast to weaken gradually and become post-tropical Saturday, Aug. 23. By then, its track is expected to be near Canada.
The impacts of Erin were seen at the coast as the hurricane neared North Carolina.
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, ocean water was already covering a part of N.C. 12 near Buxton on Hatteras Island.
Here's a look at the north end of Buxton. This was taken roughly 2.5 hours BEFORE this afternoon's high tide. NC12 is still open and passable, but things will deteriorate quickly over the next few days. The time to evacuate is now. pic.twitter.com/3yTVAvQVWM
— NCDOT NC12 (@NCDOT_NC12) August 19, 2025
Parts of N.C. 12 were closed as Thursday, as sand and sea covered the road in several places, The News & Observer reported. Later in the day, the N.C. Department of Transportation said N.C. 12 would remain closed south of the Basnight Bridge to Hatteras Village and on the north end of Ocracoke Island.
More overwash was expected Thursday night during high tide and Friday morning.
No pavement damage had been reported, as of Thursday night, the NCDOT said.
“If that remains the case, it will make the reopening process quicker,” NCDOT said on Facebook.
But flooded roads aren’t the only concern. Dangerous waves as high as 15 to 20 feet in the surf zone were expected, leading to beach erosion.
The National Hurricane Center said Thursday morning that a station in Nags Head measured a sustained wind of 45 mph and a gust to 54 mph. Tropical storm-force winds were expected to continue throughout the morning on the Outer Banks, according to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Newport/Morehead City.
Local states of emergency were declared in Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties — along with a statewide state of emergency — and evacuation orders were issued for Ocracoke and Hatteras islands.
The Outer Banks wild horses were not evacuated.
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, based in Surf City, posted in a social media update on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that high tides are a threat for the remaining 45-50 nests the volunteer group monitors. While the eggs can withstand some ocean overwash, they usually can’t survive if they are underwater for a sustained period of time.
This year, there were 90 nests across North Topsail Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach, according to the rescue.
The story was updated Aug. 21, 2025, with a statement from Union Grove Farm.A Triangle conservation group is suing an Orange County farm over trees that were removed to build new roads and to block a controversial amphitheater it says violates a longstanding agreement.Union Grove Farm owner Greg Bohlen has been fighting neighbors for over a year to build the amphitheater, or farm stage, at the former Maple View Farm, west of Chapel Hill. The stage is proposed for land covered by a conservation easement with the Triangle ...
The story was updated Aug. 21, 2025, with a statement from Union Grove Farm.
A Triangle conservation group is suing an Orange County farm over trees that were removed to build new roads and to block a controversial amphitheater it says violates a longstanding agreement.
Union Grove Farm owner Greg Bohlen has been fighting neighbors for over a year to build the amphitheater, or farm stage, at the former Maple View Farm, west of Chapel Hill. The stage is proposed for land covered by a conservation easement with the Triangle Land Conservancy, which joined neighbors fighting the plan last year.
Orange County Planning Director Cy Stober denied the proposed stage in June, saying it is not a form of agritourism and could harm the rural community, which is a popular destination for cyclists and families enjoying ice cream at the Maple View Farm Store.
Bohlen appealed the decision to the county’s Board of Adjustment, which could review Stober’s decision on Oct. 8.
The lawsuit, filed Friday in Orange County Superior Court, asks a judge to order Union Grove to replant trees it cleared for roads and to find that the proposed farm stage violates the conservation easement, blocking its future development.
On Thursday, Union Grove Farm spokesman Monty Hagler shared a statement, in which the farm’s owners said they are “disappointed by the actions of Triangle Land Conservancy” and claim the nonprofit group approved the agritourism plans.
“This is a dramatic change from TLC’s board of directors’ initial written approval in March 2024 allowing us to expand the Farm envelope to allow for agritourism plans,” the statement says. “Despite their change in position, we have honored the terms of our easement agreement and are confident we will prevail as this case moves forward.”
This is the first time the Triangle Land Conservancy, which holds easements for over 8,000 acres, has had to sue a landowner, executive director Sandy Sweitzer said Friday. The TLC has “never seen such egregious violations as these,” she said.
“We are not happy to do it,” Sweitzer said in an interview. “We really prefer to work with landowners, but we hold an easement, and we hold that the value of that is crucial to our work, and it’s why people support us. We can’t let this kind of thing happen without fighting them.”
The lawsuit also names Bohlen’s partner Meredith Sabye, who is co-founder and director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture, and EastWest Organics LLC and Harper Grace LLC, all of which own land covered by the conservation easements.
Bohlen told The News & Observer last week that he thought the TLC had agreed to the farm stage when they shook hands earlier this year on expanding the farm envelope where building is allowed. He provided a March 2024 email from a TLC official who said the nonprofit’s board had approved the expansion and the first new road.
“I’ve spent my life backing up my word and living up to my word, and I’ve given up lots of money to do that, because it was my word and my commitment,” Bohlen said. “When somebody gives me their word and their commitment, I expect them to do what they say.”
The email also requested a survey, appraisal and updated agreement to complete the changes, none of which was done, TLC officials said.
Bohlen started Union Grove Farm in 2014 on nearby Union Grove Church Road, and in 2021, bought the decades-old Maple View Farm from Roger Nutter. Nutter’s father, Bob Nutter, ran the dairy and negotiated conservation easements for 187 acres in 1995.
Bohlen’s Union Grove Farm is a working lab for regenerative agriculture, covering more than 1,200 acres in Orange County’s 37,000-acre rural buffer. Water and sewer is restricted in the buffer to prevent commercial sprawl outside Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Union Grove replaced the dairy cows with 450 Katahdin sheep which graze on grass and weeds, adding organic matter and tilling the soil. Additional nutrients come from cover crops and over 100,000 red worms producing compost tea from waste collected in the Orange County Schools and at Weaver Street Market.
Bohlen’s muscadine grape was developed by Hillsborough resident and former N.C. State University grape breeder Jeff Bloodworth to have thin skins and no seeds. About 49,500 vines have been planted by hand on 100 acres of the 1,000 planned acres, Bohlen said.
The adjacent Center for Regenerative Agriculture promotes the regenerative practices at industry events and through farm tours, events and in-house workshops.
Bohlen, who knew about the conservation easements when he bought the farm, argues audiences attending events at the farm stage will also learn about the farm’s regenerative practices and the nutritional quality of its grapes.
State law allows bona fide farms to offer agritourism activities that educate the public and generate more money from the land. Farms must follow state building codes, public health and environmental rules, but they do not have to adhere to county zoning.
But state laws leave a lot to interpretation. That has spawned party barns and entertainment venues located in farming communities, but with little connection to agriculture.
Stober tentatively approved Union Grove’s plans in November for a distillery producing brandy and premium regenerative spirits, a 3-acre culinary garden, Center for Regenerative Agriculture, 10 planned cottages and a 2,500-seat farm stage.
He denied plans for a 40-room farm stay center, a 1,000-square-foot event space, and a 70-seat restaurant with a pool and bar.
The Triangle Land Conservancy and neighbors appealed the farm stage decision, and Union Grove asked for a final determination.
In June, Stober reversed his decision, rejecting the cottages and the farm stage as agritourism uses. His decision noted potential problems with traffic, public safety, stormwater runoff, and lights and noise.
Union Grove’s neighbors, who formed Defend Maple View Community to fight the farm stage, will hold a public meeting Sept. 24.
Union Grove’s neighbors alerted the TLC to the suspected violations in November 2023 and April 2024, the lawsuit says. TLC officials visited the farm each time and found new roads. Violation notices were issued giving the farm 90 days to fix the problems, it says.
In March 2024, TLC and Union Grove Farm started talking about expanding the farm envelope,” part of the conservation easement that allows buildings and structures for agricultural purposes with the TLC’s written permission.
But the talks fell apart, and the survey for a new conservation agreement was never done.
TLC officials visited the farm again this year, finding a third new road violating the easement, the lawsuit says. The farm’s attorneys responded to the third notice by denying the road violation, and the TLC threatened legal action if the problem wasn’t fixed, it says.
The roads, which were built by cutting down 10 acres of trees, were still there in July and August, TLC officials say. The beginnings of a farm stage — formed by large boulders stacked east of a barn housing the vermiculture operation and future distillery — can already be seen on the side of a forested hill.
The hill absorbs most of the sound, Bohlen said. He denied planning 2,500 amphitheater seats, despite project documents that state otherwise, and declined to clarify how many people might attend a performance.
The 2,500 seats mentioned in the documents reflect the number of people who could visit the farm at any given time, he said.
TLC officials contend the amphitheater violates the conservation easement because it would be located outside the farm envelope, where building is not allowed.
The amphitheater is not an agricultural use, because Union Grove has characterized it as “as a music venue, farm stage and amphitheater,” the lawsuit says. It notes the county’s zoning rules consider the proposed amphitheater an assembly use.
This story was originally published August 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM.
N.C. State men’s basketball announced its nonconference schedule last week, a slate featuring several Power Four opponents, strong mid-majors and multiple in-state programs.The program will pay $540,000 for six opponents playing in Raleigh, according to documents obtained by The News & Observer through an open records request. The most surprising detail, however, came in the team’s agreement with Ole Miss.N.C. State and Ole Miss agreed to neutral site games for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. The first will be ...
N.C. State men’s basketball announced its nonconference schedule last week, a slate featuring several Power Four opponents, strong mid-majors and multiple in-state programs.
The program will pay $540,000 for six opponents playing in Raleigh, according to documents obtained by The News & Observer through an open records request. The most surprising detail, however, came in the team’s agreement with Ole Miss.
N.C. State and Ole Miss agreed to neutral site games for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. The first will be held in Greensboro on Dec. 21, and the second will be held in either Tupelo, Mississippi, or South Haven, Mississippi.
These meetings will not be managed by the respective universities. Instead, GS Global Sports LLC, which is associated with Hoopfest Basketball events, will host the games and pay the participating teams.
According to the agreement, GS Global Sports will pay N.C. State $100,000 for each game and incurs the cost of game management, including renting First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro and the venue for Game 2. The programs will pay any costs related to playing in the event, and GS Global Sports retains revenue from the game.
If either team withdraws from the game, it must do so in writing and with 90 days notice of the event. The defaulting program would owe GS Global Sports $50,000 in addition to advertising, promotion or ticket sales related to the team’s participation.
First-year N.C. State head coach Will Wade previously told reporters he and Rebels coach Chris Beard wanted a home-and-home series, with both teams traveling to each other’s campus, but the plan was created strategically to help their NCAA tournament resumes.
This differs from the Wolfpack’s series with Kansas. N.C. State and Kansas agreed in May 2024 to play at each school. The Wolfpack traveled to Lawrence last year, and the Jayhawks come to Raleigh on Dec. 13. Both programs agreed to manage the games without an additional party and opted against a guaranteed payment. It does not have a cancellation fee.
N.C. State also entered a home-and-home agreement with VCU, where Wade began his career. It does not have a guaranteed payment for the visiting team but features a $190,000 breach of contract penalty for this season’s game, which is scheduled for Nov. 17.
The Wolfpack is expected to receive compensation for its participation in the Maui Invitational, but that contract is not yet available, according to the N.C. State public records office. The Wolfpack opens the event on Nov. 24 against Seton Hall.
According to contracts for six of its other nonconference games, the Pack will pay visiting opponents, on average, $90,000. Liberty University (Dec. 10) will receive the smallest amount at $80,000 and Texas Southern (Dec. 17) — the team’s heritage game opponent at Reynolds Coliseum — agreed to $100,000.
N.C. Central (Nov. 3), Alabama Birmingham (Nov. 7), UNC Greensboro (Nov. 12) and UNC Asheville (Dec. 6) will receive $90,000.
N.C. State also plays Auburn (Dec. 3) at Neville Arena as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge. Neither team receives compensation since that is included in each conference’s media rights payouts.
NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WTVD) -- Hurricane Erin, is moving closer to the North Carolina coast and threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical-force winds.North Carolina Governor Josh Stein gave an update on the storm as it moves closer to the state.Erin's outer bands will start grazing the Outer Banks tonight, with increasing wind gusts of 40-60 mph. Wave heights of 10-20+ feet will be possible tonight into tomorrow as Erin moves north. NC 12 may be partially or completely washed out in sections due to the waves. 2-4 feet of surge is...
NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WTVD) -- Hurricane Erin, is moving closer to the North Carolina coast and threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical-force winds.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein gave an update on the storm as it moves closer to the state.
Erin's outer bands will start grazing the Outer Banks tonight, with increasing wind gusts of 40-60 mph. Wave heights of 10-20+ feet will be possible tonight into tomorrow as Erin moves north. NC 12 may be partially or completely washed out in sections due to the waves. 2-4 feet of surge is forecast for the Outer Banks and coastal erosion is expected as well. Rain totals of 1-2 inches will be possible for that region.
Evacuations were ordered on Monday and Tuesday along the Outer Banks as authorities warned that the storm could churn up dangerous rip currents and swamp roads. A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for the Outer Banks and parts of the NC coast.
Erin lashed parts of the Caribbean with rain and wind on Monday. Forecasters are confident it will curl north and away from the eastern U.S..
Officials at Wrightsville Beach, near Wilmington, reported rescuing at least 60 swimmers from rip currents on Monday.
On the Outer Banks, coastal flooding began Tuesday and should continue through Thursday. Hyde County has enacted a local State of Emergency for Ocracoke Island. Dare County has declared a local State of Emergency and implemented a mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island, which includes the communities of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras.
The storm is expected to swing to the northeast late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, where it comes closest to the coast. At this time, it looks to be around 200-250 miles from shore.
There are a myriad of impacts: rain of up to 2 inches, wind of up to 50 mph, and a surge of up to 6 feet are all possible from today through late Thursday. NC12 along the Outer Banks will probably sustain damage that makes it impassable in sections. There has already been water that has overtopped the road at high tide on Tuesday.
Even in fair weather, beaches will remain dangerous through Thursday night with waves of 10-20 feet. There were 85 rip current rescues along the NC coast yesterday alone.
The evacuations on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke came at the height of tourist season on the thin stretch of low-lying barrier islands that jut into the Atlantic Ocean and are increasingly vulnerable to storm surges. Most extreme impacts are expected on Hatteras, but those north of Oregon Inlet--on the northern beaches--should also remain alert.
"It is imperative that any visitors on Hatteras Island who have not already evacuated do so immediately, before travel becomes unsafe and your safety is put at risk," Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson said in a new release.
A year ago, Hurricane Ernesto stayed hundreds of miles offshore yet still produced high surf and swells that caused coastal damage. This time, there are concerns that several days of heavy surf, high winds, and waves could wash out parts of the N.C. 12, making some routes impassible for days.
This is the first evacuation for Ocracoke since Hurricane Dorian in 2019, which caused the most damage in the island's recorded history.
Tommy Hutcherson, who owns the community's only grocery store, told the Associated Press that the island has mostly bounced back. He's optimistic this storm won't be as destructive.
"But you just never know. I felt the same way about Dorian, and we really got smacked," he said.
Scientists have linked the rapid intensification of hurricanes in the Atlantic to climate change. Global warming is causing the atmosphere to hold more water vapor and is spiking ocean temperatures, and warmer waters give hurricanes fuel to unleash more rain and strengthen more quickly.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
A new shoe store is about to open in a long-empty space near Crabtree Valley Mall.The store, The Athlete’s Foot, will sell men’s, women’s and children’s sneakers from top brands including Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Asics.It’s expected to open Tuesday, Aug. 19, operations manager Alaa Dahir told The News & Observer.This location, at 4800 Glenwood Ave., is one of several across North Carolina owned by Dahir Footwear. The company is also behind The Athlete&rsqu...
A new shoe store is about to open in a long-empty space near Crabtree Valley Mall.
The store, The Athlete’s Foot, will sell men’s, women’s and children’s sneakers from top brands including Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Asics.
It’s expected to open Tuesday, Aug. 19, operations manager Alaa Dahir told The News & Observer.
This location, at 4800 Glenwood Ave., is one of several across North Carolina owned by Dahir Footwear. The company is also behind The Athlete’s Foot stores at Capital Marketplace in Raleigh, Garner Station, The Streets at Southpoint and Parkway Plaza in Durham, among others.
Formerly home to Fidelity, the Glenwood Avenue store is one of Dahir Footwear’s largest The Athlete’s Foot stores, Dahir said. In addition to a retail space, where shoppers can browse retro Jordans and the latest AirMaxes, the store has a separate area for the community — perhaps to be used as seminar or classroom space.
“We love being involved with our community,” Dahir said. “We like being a neighborhood location that people can come in and out of. They’re coming to us because they know we’re going to take care of them when they get here.”
The Raleigh shopping center formerly known as Cameron Village made headlines recently, after Anthropologie announced it would open its first-ever Maeve brick-and-mortar there.
But a popular eyewear store, Warby Parker, is also coming to Village District. Its newest location will be in the former C.T. Weekends space at 437 Daniels St.
Expected to open this winter, the store will join Triangle locations at Fenton, North Hills and The Streets at Southpoint.
A men’s clothing store opens this week at The Shops at Fearrington at Fearrington Village.
Thistle & Oak will offer apparel, accessories and gifts from brands such as Clifton Wilson, Edward Armah, Hagen, Will Leather Goods and Molton Brown.
A sister store to the women’s boutique Dovecote Style, Thistle & Oak will join the Belted Goat, Nest Home & Gifts, Galloway’s Wine Shop, Sprout Kids and McIntyre’s Books among the tenants at The Shops at Fearrington.
Thistle & Oak will open Friday, Aug. 22 at 2000 Fearrington Village Center. Its regular opening hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday.
Fearrington Village is also known for the Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant and the Belted Galloway cows on the property.
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