It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Bennett Place in Durham, NC gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Durham, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Sandy Creek Park in Durham, NC with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Nanas or visit Duke Homestead, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Durham, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Durham, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Durham, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Durham, NC – The Nashville Sounds allowed nine unanswered runs to the Durham Bulls in the sixth and the seventh inning, falling 10-2 Wednesday Night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Jeferson Quero and Blake Burke each tallied a 2-hit night, while Coleman Crow suffered his first loss since April 24th.The Bulls notched their first run in the bottom of the second inning as Jack Suwinski crushed his first homer off right-hander Coleman Crow, his first home run allowed since August 27th at Jacksonville, and gave the Bu...
Durham, NC – The Nashville Sounds allowed nine unanswered runs to the Durham Bulls in the sixth and the seventh inning, falling 10-2 Wednesday Night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Jeferson Quero and Blake Burke each tallied a 2-hit night, while Coleman Crow suffered his first loss since April 24th.
The Bulls notched their first run in the bottom of the second inning as Jack Suwinski crushed his first homer off right-hander Coleman Crow, his first home run allowed since August 27th at Jacksonville, and gave the Bulls the 1-0 lead after two innings of play.
The Sounds answered right back and gained the 2-1 lead after being held off the board in the first three innings. Burke, Akil Baddoo and Brock Wilken each hit a single, and Wilken’s base knock to left field drove home Burke to tie the game. Quero ripped an RBI double into left field and scored Baddoo for the one-run lead.
Crow got into trouble in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Bulls put up a five-spot and regained the lead. Xavier Isaac led off with a double into left field. After Austin Slater was issued a walk, Crow retired the next two batters with lineouts. Tatem Levins drew the second walk of the frame to load the bases.
As Crow faced Jadher Areinamo, Crow was issued with a balk that scored Isaac from third and tied the game at two. The Bulls took a four-run lead as a two-RBI single by Areinamo and a two-run homer by Logan Davidson gave Durham a 6-2 lead.
In the bottom of the seventh inning, Rob Zastryzny replaced Crow after allowing six runs, the most since June 4 against San Francisco when he was with Milwaukee, on seven hits and added three strikeouts. Zastryzny’s night was done early as he allowed an insurance run on two hits for a five-run deficit to the Bulls.
Brett Wichrowski entered the game with two outs in the frame but issued a walk to the first batter he faced. He allowed an RBI double by Levins, which scored another run. Areinamo reached base on a fielding error and plated yet another run. With runners at the corners, Wichrowski was charged with the Sounds’ second balk of the game and advanced Levins home for the 10-2 Durham lead.
Jared Koenig entered the bottom of the eighth inning and retired 3-of-4 batters he faced as he worked around a one-out walk to Caden Bodine, extending his streak to five consecutive games of not allowing a run. Over the final two frames, the Sounds offense stranded four runners, including a bases-loaded threat in the top of the ninth inning off of three hits and a walk as the Bulls stole game two with a 10-2 final.
The Sounds and the Bulls continue this week’s series on Thursday, September 10th, and first pitch is scheduled for 5:45pm CT.
After spending 36 years in rural Virginia, Michael and Jane Lyon were ready for a big change. Armed with a low seven-figure budget, the couple set their sights on a vibrant, walkable city for their retirement. They chose Durham, NC, bypassing the usual Sun Belt hot spots."We were looking for amenity-rich cities," Michael tells Realtor.com®. "We were looking for good healthcare, we were looking for restaurants, entertainment, museums. Durham offers all of that."The Lyons conducted extensi...
After spending 36 years in rural Virginia, Michael and Jane Lyon were ready for a big change. Armed with a low seven-figure budget, the couple set their sights on a vibrant, walkable city for their retirement. They chose Durham, NC, bypassing the usual Sun Belt hot spots.
"We were looking for amenity-rich cities," Michael tells Realtor.com®. "We were looking for good healthcare, we were looking for restaurants, entertainment, museums. Durham offers all of that."
The Lyons conducted extensive research and initially considered larger regional hubs such as Raleigh, NC, but they were put off by the suburban sprawl and heavy traffic.
When the couple learned of a new luxury high-rise tower, The Novus, under development in the heart of downtown Durham, they jumped at the chance to purchase their next home—four years before the building was finished.
For Michael and Jane, their new $1.8 million two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, 2,300-square-foot condo equipped with high-end finishes and smart home technology was worth the wait.
"l feel like I live on a cruise ship," says Michael. "It's that level of amenities."
The 27-floor high-rise made up of 54 condos and 188 rental units features a resort-style swimming pool heated in winter and cooled in summer; a plunge pool; a steam room; a spa; pickleball pavillion; two fitness centers; a pet park with grooming stations; an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven and grills; an outdoor theater; and co-working spaces.
Beyond the physical bells and whistles, Jane says security and a sense of community were paramount. The Novus' underground parking garage, private access, and coterie of high-caliber neighbors—ranging from retired Wall Street executives and Freddie Mac administrators to practicing local physicians—made the move a no-brainer for the Lyons.
Other items that appealed to the pair included Durham's walkability, manageable traffic, and access to over 100 restaurants and entertainment venues within an easy stroll.
"It's hard to explain the vibe that you get in downtown Durham," says Michael. "It is multigenerational, intellectual. It's inclusive, it's fun in every regard."
The Lyons are not outliers but rather part of a broader trend of affluent homebuyers flocking to the midsized Southern hub. Immortalized in the 1988 sports comedy "Bull Durham," the city draws newcomers with its blend of cosmopolitan flair and small-town charm.
"The level of diversity in Durham is incredible," says Jane. "It's like you would find in New York."
The Realtor.com April luxury report ranked Durham as the nation’s third fastest-growing emerging luxury market.
At the time, the city at the heart of the Research Triangle—North Carolina’s technology and education hub anchored by Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State University—posted a nearly 24% year- over-year growth in million-dollar listings.
For-sale homes priced at $1 million or higher accounted for over 16% of the market, with the entry point into the elite tier—the top 10%—sitting at $1.24 million.
“At roughly $1.2 million to enter the luxury tier, a buyer coming from a coastal metro gets top-tier universities, major medical centers, quick airport access, and a walkable core," says . "That combination is hard to come by, and the metro has built around that."
Notably, new construction plays a huge role in this shift, representing nearly one-third of all luxury listings in Durham as of July, up from roughly 30% in April.
Durham's rise as a luxury housing hub might come as a surprise to anyone who has not set foot there in a few decades.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Durham was known as the tobacco capital of the world, home of American Tobacco Co. headquarters and the Duke family's cigarette manufacturing empire.
In fact, Durham's nickname, "Bull City," comes from the "Bull Durham" brand of tobacco produced in the area and marketed with the image of a bull.
When Durham's tobacco factories and textile plants shuttered in the 1980s, Durham experienced a dramatic economic decline that ushered in an era of poverty and urban blight. It left the once-bustling center of manufacturing littered with abandoned warehouses.
Durham's renaissance began in 1994 with the opening of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Over the next few years, the revitalization of downton accelerated as historical tobacco storage facilities were transformed into mixed-used spaces, including housing, offices, and restaurants.
The arrival of the Durham Performing Arts Center in 2008, followed by the restoration of the Carolina Theatre, drew thousands of visitors back to the emptied downtown, breathing new life into the metro and giving its economy a boost.
As living conditions in Durham improved, demand for high-end housing grew, fueled by the Research Triangle's strong employment base, bolstered further by the recent corporate expansions of tech giants such as Google and Apple.
"Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, the health systems attached to them, and the life sciences footprint in Research Triangle Park sustain a large population of high earners tied to institutions rather than a single industry cycle," says Smith. "Corporate relocation keeps replenishing that pipeline."
Emilie Barker, a broker at Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International Realty, agrees that local luxury buyer interest is driven by Duke and incoming tech jobs. Durham's appeal is further enhanced by its proximity to a major airport and access to outdoor recreation.
"Substantial investment has been made in downtown Durham over the last 10 to 20 years, which is apparent now as more people invest in luxury properties and call Durham home, or their second home," Barker explains.
Zac Vuncannon, vice president of investments at Global Holdings Management Group, and Zach Prager, founder and managing principal of Ternstone Holdings, the team behind The Novus apartment tower, saw an untapped opportunity in Durham's evolving market energized by high-earning professionals and wealthy retirees moving into the city.
Prager, who attended Duke and has now relocated to Durham after living in New York City most of his life, says the city's growing reputation as a cultural capital with top-rated restaurants and celebrated performance venues is among its greatest strengths.
"Within 15 minutes, you can walk the city," Prager tells Realtor. "That means that 7 minutes away, you have the Performing Arts Center. We used to joke that you could come from New York, you could buy tickets to 'Hamilton' from New York, fly in, stay in a hotel, get dinner, go see the show, you can fly back for less than you'd have to pay in New York City."
Major developers like Global Holdings, which Prager points out "can invest anywhere in the world," sat up and paid attention to Durham's resurgence.
"If you look at the data, you can see why people would start investing in the market and believing that's where the market's going," says Prager. "You're seeing this huge movement of people from gateway cities ... to secondary cities. It has to do with cost of living, it has to do quality of life."
According to the developers, newcomers relocating to Durham from larger cities are craving a sense of urban community amid a largely suburban landscape making up the Research Triangle.
"As more people from other markets—i.e., New York or Washington, DC, or Chicago—moved to the Triangle, they were used to a certain lifestyle that they really didn't want to give up," says Vuncannon. "And that's where The Novus presented an opportunity to literally get the best site in downtown."
That vision of a boutique condo tower with the latest wellness features in a prime location paid off: More than 20 contracts were signed while the previous building on the site was still being demolished.
"The demand was there from Day 1 because people were buying on the promise of it," says Vuncannon.
Originally, condos in the building ranged from under $1 million to over $4 million. However, once construction got under way, unit pricing appreciated 20%. The project recently set regional records with individual sales reaching $5.25 million and a penthouse resale fetching $5.65 million this summer.
Notably, while earlier high-rises in Durham relied heavily on out-of-town buyers purchasing second homes, roughly 80% of shoppers at The Novus are Triangle residents upgrading their primary homes.
"We were truly bringing a gateway market, a gateway city building. And it was less of a 'We believe if we build it, they will come,' and it was more of a 'We believe the people that are here are interested in this type of living,'" says Prager.
For the developers, the ultimate validation came when several initial renters at The Novus decided to buy.
"It's not just someone wanting to buy because it's a luxury building," says Vuncannon. "It's someone wanting to embrace the lifestyle permanently."
Snejana Farberov is a reporter at Realtor.com covering the U.S. housing market and the latest domestic real estate trends. She has worked as a general assignment journalist in New York City and Long Island for 16 years, writing for New York Post, Daily Mail, and News 12. Snejana earned bachelor's degrees in journalism and Italian from St. John's University, followed by a master’s degree from Columbia University School of Journalism.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 7, 2026Contact [email protected], NC --- Thomas Pannone tossed just the fifth nine-inning perfect game in the 142-year history of the International League, needing just 94 pitches to retire all 27 Durham batters as the Nashville Sounds vanquished the Bulls 3-0 on Labor Day Monday at the DBAP.Pannone's (W, 5-3) 94th pitch induced a grounder to shortstop Eduardo Garcia, who threw out Homer Bush to conclude the...
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Durham, NC --- Thomas Pannone tossed just the fifth nine-inning perfect game in the 142-year history of the International League, needing just 94 pitches to retire all 27 Durham batters as the Nashville Sounds vanquished the Bulls 3-0 on Labor Day Monday at the DBAP.
Pannone's (W, 5-3) 94th pitch induced a grounder to shortstop Eduardo Garcia, who threw out Homer Bush to conclude the first I.L. nine-inning perfect game in 15 years.
The Sounds' dugout exploded onto the field to celebrate Pannone's feat on his manager - Rick Sweet's - 74th birthday.
After a groundout and flyout started the last of the ninth, Pannone nearly lost his perfect moment, falling behind Bush 3-0. Bush took Pannone's 93rd pitch for a strike before tapping out weakly.
Nashville (34-29) took a 1-0 lead in the third on a single by Garcia, which scored Jacob Hurtubise who bunted for a single and stole second base.
In the fourth, the Sounds moved ahead 2-0 after a double by catcher Ramon Rodriguez led to Jeferson Quero being thrown out at the plate. However, Durham catcher Caden Bodine's throw to third base attempting to cut down Rodriguez escaped down the left field line, allowing Rodriguez to circle the bases.
Garcia homered in the eighth against Kodi Whitley to push the Bulls (33-30) behind 3-0.
After an off-day on Tuesday, the series continues on Wednesday night at 6:45 PM ET with Mason Englert (2-6, 4.78) slated to oppose Coleman Crow (8-1, 3.41).
Notes: The perfect game was the fifth nine-inning complete game perfect game in the 142-year history of the International League... Pannone never threw more than 12 pitches in any of his nine innings... Pannone went to just three 3-ball counts in the outing... Following the celebration on the field and in the clubhouse, the entire Sounds team returned to the field for pictures, including shots of Pannone with his catcher Rodriguez. Moments later, the Durham grounds crew dug up the pitching rubber from the mound and presented it to Pannone as a historical memento.
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Durham County investigators are seeking a person of interest in the case.Animal Protection Society of DurhamDURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham County Sheriff's Office Animal Services investigators are looking to identify a person of interest in a suspected case of animal cruelty.A deputy responded just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday to The Shoppes at Lakewood in Durham in the 2000 block of Chapel Hill Road after reports that workers found a dog trapped in a dumpster on the property.The tan pit bull mix was discovered when w...
Durham County investigators are seeking a person of interest in the case.
Animal Protection Society of Durham
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham County Sheriff's Office Animal Services investigators are looking to identify a person of interest in a suspected case of animal cruelty.
A deputy responded just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday to The Shoppes at Lakewood in Durham in the 2000 block of Chapel Hill Road after reports that workers found a dog trapped in a dumpster on the property.
The tan pit bull mix was discovered when workers heard an approaching collection truck and rushed outside to throw more garbage in the dumpster before the truck arrived. When they saw the dog, they waved the truck off and called for assistance.
The deputy safely pulled the pup out of the container.
After viewing security footage provided by the business, the deputy saw a person of interest on the video. The sheriff's office is trying to identify the man. The man was last seen leaving the property toward House Street just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
As a reminder, Animal Services deputies and animal control officers will pick up a pet that is ill or that a resident can no longer keep.
"There is no reason for anyone to throw a pet away or abandon them in any manner," the sheriff's office said in a release.
The dog was taken to the Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS), where staffers named him Kingston and are helping him begin his recovery.
Kingston has received a medical evaluation, vaccinations, and a medicated bath to help soothe his irritated skin, the APS said.
The APS added that the pup was still frightened and adjusting to his new surroundings, but he has started seeking affection from some of his caregivers, who have been spending extra time sitting with him.
"Kingston's story is heartbreaking, but what has happened since he arrived at APS is also a beautiful example of Durham at its best," said Stacy Bluth, Interim Executive Director of the Animal Protection Society of Durham. "People stepped in to get him to safety, our team immediately surrounded him with care, and so many members of our community have reached out asking how they can help. We are honored to be one small part of Kingston's recovery."
He is scheduled to be neutered and microchipped on Friday. If his recovery continues as expected, APS said he could become available for adoption by Saturday.
"This is what community animal welfare looks like," Bluth said. "It takes people who notice, people who act, and people who care. Durham has shown once again what an incredibly compassionate community it can be."
Anyone with information on the identity of the person of interest is asked to please call the Durham County Sheriff's Office communications center at (919) 560-0900 or Animal Services at (919) 560-0630.
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- History arrived in Durham on Tuesday.Three rare copies of the Declaration of Independence dating to the early 1800s went on display at the Durham County Library."It is an extraordinary honor to present these historic documents in Durham," said Deborah Rutter, vice provost for the arts at Duke University. "Together, these three historic prints show how differently the Declaration's words were rendered and shared from the beginning. They remind us that this is a living text, continually exami...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- History arrived in Durham on Tuesday.
Three rare copies of the Declaration of Independence dating to the early 1800s went on display at the Durham County Library.
"It is an extraordinary honor to present these historic documents in Durham," said Deborah Rutter, vice provost for the arts at Duke University. "Together, these three historic prints show how differently the Declaration's words were rendered and shared from the beginning. They remind us that this is a living text, continually examined and interpreted through art, scholarship and public conversation. I look forward to continuing that tradition of thoughtful civic engagement throughout the We the People initiative."
ABC11 got a sneak peek at the documents on Tuesday.
The prints on loan are from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection. They include a rare official full-sized 1823 facsimile engraved by William J. Stone (known as a Stone Declaration) as well as two historic broadside copies from the same era:
The Stone version is now one of the most reproduced versions of the document, appearing in school textbooks, media and other depictions of this founding document.
"Having these early printings of the Declaration brings a meaningful piece of our nation's story right into the community's living room at the library," said Durham County Library Director Dana Conners. "We the People encourages us to pause and consider the journey we've shared and the path forward. My hope is that people of all generations walk away from this exhibit feeling curious, inspired and optimistic about what we can continue to build together."
After the Durham library, the copies will head to Duke University's Nasher Museum of Art, where they will be on public display until early January.
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