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 Bennett Place 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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“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care provided excellent, diligent, responsive and caring home health assistance to my mother who was recovering from an unexpected surgery. They were able to assist on incredibly short notice and made a difficult situation for our family much better. Each of their carers was exceptionally professional and attentive, especially Lori and Kylie who were incredible. I felt safe leaving my loved one in their care and appreciated that they went above and beyond to meet our needs. They provided regular updates to me and my family and made my mother feel so well attended, especially as she needed extra mobility and personal care help. I would absolutely not work with any other company, should we ever need home health assistance again. Highly recommend.”
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“I feel so blessed to be served by such caring and helpful people. I had to downsize due to an unexpected illness and Always Best Care (ABC) stepped in to make this possible. Kind, compassion, pleasant, friendly, joyful and talented professionals comprise those providing this service. I literally couldn’t have lived for at my assisted living since I had so many hospital visits each week. I didn’t want to go alone to these appointments and this freed my family from needless distress and worry about my wellbeing when they couldn’t be there. I highly recommend ABC since they are an essential component providing excellent and reliable support.”
“ABC services do an amazing job. They have helped my 90 year old mother in law transition into her new home after moving to Raleigh from Winston Salem. She has dialysis 3x a week and they have worked so hard to coordinate a schedule to make sure everything runs smoothly. Sherry continues to amaze me in how she is able to help figure out schedules and provide customer services in a kind and professional manner. We will continue to look to this wonderful service provider as her needs change and feel blessed to have them on site at Atri”
“I cannot recommend this service enough. The owner Shawn was wonderful to speak with. He was sincerely concerned about my mom and our family. He is an excellent listener and introduced me to Paige who is equally wonderful. Together they found a great place for my mother in a very short time. Paige was always available to speak on the phone and addressed my questions or concerns. I would recommend using this service for your loved one. Laura B of Raleigh”
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“I contacted Shawn when my mother returned home from the hospital. There are so many options it was confusing for me! Shawn and his team sent me several places to review and then accompanied me to visit independent living facilities. I appreciate the resources and information provided. Shawn, thank you for being focused on our family's needs and sharing your expertise. Your compassion and patience is so very appreciated!”
“Watching your parents age is an emotional experience. My mother has suffered from emphysema since the early 2000s and was diagnosed with dementia in 2018. We've worked with many companies to provide care for her and companionship. Since 2020, as my mother has significantly declined, we've had to make the decision to move her into a facility. For the past three years, Always Best, and more specifically Nancy Newcomer, has provided consistent and quality care for our family. Nancy is always on time, caring, and reliable. We've experienced companies with high turnover and feel blessed to have had Nancy's support for three years. She doesn’t do this solely for a paycheck but also checks on my dad on her days off and genuinely cares. I'd highly recommend this company to help care for your aging loved ones.”
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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 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.
Crews continue to work to contain several large brush fires burning across the state Sunday.From the mountains to the coast, fires burned hundreds of acres Saturday.While the brush fire threat isn't as high as it was Saturday, the humidity is still very low. So it's best not to burn Sunday.Several fires are still burning across North Carolina Sunday. At its peak on Sunday, the North Carolina Forest Service map shows more than a dozen active ...
Crews continue to work to contain several large brush fires burning across the state Sunday.
From the mountains to the coast, fires burned hundreds of acres Saturday.
While the brush fire threat isn't as high as it was Saturday, the humidity is still very low. So it's best not to burn Sunday.
Several fires are still burning across North Carolina Sunday. At its peak on Sunday, the North Carolina Forest Service map shows more than a dozen active wildfires; with over 250 being reported across the state.
Evacuation orders remain in place for parts of western North Carolina Sunday morning.
The largest wildfire in the state is still a more than 500-acre fire burning near Tryon in Polk County. An emergency shelter has been set up for people escaping the fire.
According to fire officials, the fire is 30% contained.
Polk County's Emergency Management team provided an update at noon on X:
Per the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire is still 0% contained and still between 400 and 500 acres. They are performing back burning operations on the Hanging Rock Road side of the fire. These operations are ongoing and are going well at this time. Fire operations will continue throughout the day and night. Multiple fire departments from multiple counties are doing structure protection and monitoring the fire.
There are no current new evacuations at this time. There will continue to be heavy smoke in the area, and we continue to ask for everyone to please avoid these areas so emergency crews can work safely. Further updates will be given as they are received.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said multiple fire departments are working to get the fire under control.
There were also two active wildfires burning in Harnett County Sunday.
What started out Sunday morning as a 60-acre wildfire grew to be a 100-acre fire burning off of N.C. Highway 24 near Cameron; as of 8 p.m. the Cypress Pointe Fire Department fire is 100% contained and the North Carolina Forest Service said the fire was more than 170 acres. This is happening near the Moore County-Harnett County line.
No one was injured in the fire, but several buildings were damaged. Matthew Munoz, a Harnett County resident, said it was a life-changing moment, one that he'd never seen before.
"I looked over and saw a bunch of black smoke and I saw it coming over that way," Munoz said as he showed footage of the fire near his home in Cameron from his cellphone.
WRAL News captured video of the wildfire Saturday night.
Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue shared photos on Facebook of the wildfire Saturday night.
"We were out there for at least 27 hours on and off," Cypress Pointe Fire Chief Mike Cameron said.
In its 11 a.m. update, the fire department said the fire slowed down Sunday morning around 2 then picked back up around 7:30 a.m., with flames reaching heights up to 9 feet tall.
The North Carolina Forestry Service also worked to help contain the wildfire. According to firefighters, they used back burning, which is when firefighters set controlled fires to eliminate the fuel in the path of a wildfire
Carthage Fire & Rescue shared photos of several cars that were destroyed in the fire Saturday.
Another wildfire in Harnett County, a 50-acre fire off of U.S. Highway 401 near Bunnlevel, is 90% contained.
In South Carolina, a wildfire has continued to increase in size and cause more evacuations overnight.
"The wildfire is estimated to be approximately 1,200 acres, per South Carolina Forestry Commission," Horry County Fire Rescue said Sunday morning on Facebook. "Horry County is receiving assistance and resources from state partners, including planes that are dropping water on the fire, and more than 30 public safety partners."
Winds gusting up to 20 mph, low humidity and abnormally dry conditions, paired with temperatures that reached the mid-70s on Saturday afternoon, drove brush fires across the state.
According to the North Carolina Forest Service map, there were more than 250 fires burning across the state on Saturday.
Durham firefighters battled a brush fire on Erwin Road Saturday afternoon. Resident Bea Miller said a transformer exploded, sparking a fire that burned for about an hour.
"It was just scary to see the flames continue up the hill," Miller said.
A Duke Energy spokesman said almost 300 customers were without power for hours.
On Saturday in Harnett County, crews responded to several grass fires, including one near Western Harnett Middle School.
In Harnett County near the Moore County line, a fire burned in the woods outside Pinebluff. Drone video showed about 30 acres near Lizzie Jeter Lane near Cameron engulfed in smoke and flames. This fire continues to burn Sunday and has spread to 100 acres.
In Cumberland County, heavy, black smoke was visible during the afternoon from a fire along Interstate 95.
A fire in Polk County forced evacuations in the Tryon area Saturday and overnight. To the east, a fire was burning in Brunswick County west of U.S. Highway 17 near Winnabow.
Much of North Carolina was under a Red Flag Warning on Saturday, indicating a higher-than-usual threat for brush fires.
Winds are expected to die down Sunday as a cold front arrives, and the fire danger will lessen. But there is little rain in the forecast, and moderate drought conditions persist across the state.
Do you have photos or videos of a wildfire near you? Send them to us at wral.com/reportit.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Mainly clear skies will continue tonight allowing temperatures to drop below freezing into the middle and upper 20s, which is around10 degrees below average for early March.High pressure will remain in control during the day on Monday, promoting another sunny day across the area. With heights aloft rising, that should lead to some additional warming, allowing for highs to climb into the mid- to upper 50s for most. Into the day on Tuesday,High pressure will begin to shift off the Atlantic coast, allowing ...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Mainly clear skies will continue tonight allowing temperatures to drop below freezing into the middle and upper 20s, which is around10 degrees below average for early March.
High pressure will remain in control during the day on Monday, promoting another sunny day across the area. With heights aloft rising, that should lead to some additional warming, allowing for highs to climb into the mid- to upper 50s for most. Into the day on Tuesday,
High pressure will begin to shift off the Atlantic coast, allowing for southerly flow to return. This will signal a more notable increase in temperatures ahead of an approaching storm system as we head into the day on Wednesday. Wind gusts will also increase between Tuesday afternoon and night ahead of the approaching storm, and we may experience occasional gusts climbing into the 20-30 mph range.
On Wednesday, the progression of a rather potent storm system will be closely monitored, as we will likely see the risk for severe thunderstorms ahead of an advancing cold front. The general modeled depiction of the rain and thunderstorms out ahead of the front looks to be rather linear, so we may deal with a squall line passing through the entirety of the viewing area, or at least a broken line of sorts. Modeled skew-t's currently suggest a good deal of helicity and an impressive amount of speed shear, but one potential limiting factor may be that there could be limited instability and there is the potential for the line to come in prior to the peak heating of the afternoon. This will be closely monitored, because if model trends slow the progression of the front down any, we may be able to increase the instability with additional hours of warming before the arrival of rain. Regardless, this far out we continue to cover for all modes of severe weather, including damaging wind gusts, hail and an isolated tornado or two.
In the wake of the passing front, another windy day is expected on Thursday, however the forecast looks dry with west to northwest flow in place. Again, there is the potential for some wind gusts to exceed 30 mph during the day. Friday looks to feature high pressure in place, yielding much calmer winds, a good deal of sunshine and seasonable temperatures. Our next chances for rain are expected next weekend, with current model guidance suggesting Sunday having a better chance compared to Saturday. Of course, this will be monitored closely as it approaches.
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“Yeah, a dollar. Are the blades any good? No.”A healthy fear of editors and parents will stop this reporter from finishing that commercial’s quote verbatim. (But you can find it in this viral video advertisement from the company then known as DollarShaveClub.com.)To paraphrase, DollarShaveClub.com founder Michael Dubin says the razor blades are not just good — they’re really, really great.The com...
“Yeah, a dollar. Are the blades any good? No.”
A healthy fear of editors and parents will stop this reporter from finishing that commercial’s quote verbatim. (But you can find it in this viral video advertisement from the company then known as DollarShaveClub.com.)
To paraphrase, DollarShaveClub.com founder Michael Dubin says the razor blades are not just good — they’re really, really great.
The company, which has since dropped the “.com” from its name, was founded in California in 2011 as a direct-to-consumer brand that would mail razors to customers’ homes for a $1 monthly fee.
Dollar Shave Club has changed plenty over the years, having operated under different owners, expanded its product line and, yes, increased its prices.
Now the company is making another move, this time geographically, as it opens a new headquarters in Durham. More specifically, the company will office out of American Tobacco Campus, Matt Gladdek, the vice president of economic development for Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, told The News & Observer in an email.
The campus already houses several retailers, including Milkshake Factory, QueenBurger, Honeygirl Meadery/Ment Beverage Co. and State of Golf. And Durham brewery Fullsteam plans to open a new taproom and restaurant there, The N&O previously reported.
Dollar Shave Club is hiring for accounting and brand strategy and marketing positions in the Bull City. The roles will require employees to work “out of our HQ in Durham, North Carolina 4x a week.”
The company has already hired at least one person with North Carolina ties to staff its Durham office. Michael Stutts, a third-generation graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, started a new role as chief brand officer of Dollar Shave Club in January.
“I promise to be a good steward of the brand that changed the personal care game when it burst through the tunnel like a WWE challenger,” Stutts wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Neither Dollar Shave Club nor Nexus Capital Management LP, the California-based private equity firm that acquired the shaving company in 2023, immediately responded to The News & Observer’s requests for more information.
In its early days, Dollar Shave Club touted its bare-bones approach to shaving. Like companies such as Apex phone grip maker Ohsnap and Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club infused humor into its marketing to launch itself.
“Stop paying for shave tech you don’t need, and stop forgetting to buy your blades every month,” Dubin said in the DollarShaveClub.com ad, which now has more than 28 million views on YouTube.
After all, your handsome grandfather, who also had polio, made it work with a single blade, Dubin said.
Since then, though, the brand has expanded its product line and now sells electric trimmers, skincare and hair care. Shoppers can find Dollar Shave Club products in stores such as Target and Walmart, and the company is also making some effort to sell its products to women, too.
Company ownership has also changed. In 2016, Dollar Shave Club wasacquired by Unilever, a London-based company that owns dozens of brands including Ben & Jerry’s and Dove.
Dubin stepped down as CEO in 2021. Two years later, Unilever sold Dollar Shave Club to Nexus Capital Management, while remaining as a minority owner.
“We see growth potential and will invest in cutting-edge marketing, product quality and new innovations,” Nexus partner Michael Cohen said in a news release. “Dollar Shave Club will also serve as a platform for additional brands with a similar DNA.”
Nexus Capital Management also invests in shoe brand Toms and the assessment provider ACT. Months ago, the firm had plans to acquire Big Lots, though that deal didn’t pan out.
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DURHAM, N.C. – In its final true road game of the season, No. 8 women's basketball dropped its first away contest of the year at No. 16 Duke, 68-53 from Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday night. Lanie Grant led Carolina in scoring for the second straight game with 17 points.Despite North Carolina (25-5, 13-4) being without starters in ...
DURHAM, N.C. – In its final true road game of the season, No. 8 women's basketball dropped its first away contest of the year at No. 16 Duke, 68-53 from Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday night. Lanie Grant led Carolina in scoring for the second straight game with 17 points.
Despite North Carolina (25-5, 13-4) being without starters in Reniya Kelly and Alyssa Ustby, Carolina remained tight against Duke (22-7, 13-4 ACC) throughout the first half. The Blue Devils began to hit their stride on offense in the third quarter to build a decisive advantage to fend off Carolina.
Lanie Grant recorded her 10th-game this season in double-figures, nearly matching her career-high with 17 points. Leading Carolina off the boards, Maria Gakdeng grabbed seven rebounds and added eight points.
Lexi Donarski and Indya Nivar joined Grant in double-figures with 10 points a-piece.
Physical from the tip, both UNC and Duke traded buckets back-and-forth through the opening half of the first quarter. The Tar Heels cooled off from the field, as Duke ran out to grab a 24-17 lead through one.
Grant remained a go-to for Carolina, hitting double-figures within the first minute of the second. Working to slow Duke down in the paint, Carolina stormed back with a 6-0 run to take the lead. Holding Duke scoreless for the final four minutes of the half, the Tar Heels remained ahead with a narrow 32-31 advantage.
Duke came out of the half hitting three straight field goals to regain the lead off an 8-0 run. With no quit in the Tar Heels, Carolina surged off to a 7-0 run highlighted by a Donarski three to meet the Blue Devils at 41 all. Back-to-back threes from Duke propelled it to an 11-0 run of its own to lead 52-41 with one quarter remaining.
Carolina battled to cut the deficit to seven with seven minutes remaining, yet Duke fired back with a 7-0 run to extend its advantage to double-digits. The Tar Heels kept fighting to create momentum and cut down Duke's lead, yet the Blue Devils nine made threes allowed them to remain ahead to go on and win 68-53.
The Tar Heels return to Chapel Hill for their final game of the regular season, hosting Virginia from Carmichael Arena for Senior Day. Carolina will honor its five seniors in Lexi Donarski, Maria Gakdeng, Kayla McPherson, Grace Townsend and Alyssa Ustby at 2 p.m. ET on The CW.
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Trump Administration and DOGE federal employee cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs have reached North Carolina. On Wednesday, ABC11 confirmed that some civilian employees at the Durham VA Healthcare System and Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System are out of a job.No specific number of how many we...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Trump Administration and DOGE federal employee cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs have reached North Carolina. On Wednesday, ABC11 confirmed that some civilian employees at the Durham VA Healthcare System and Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System are out of a job.
No specific number of how many were terminated has been released. ABC11 reached out to representatives from North Carolina, asking for more information.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee sent this statement:
"The Trump Administration's recent move to indiscriminately terminate federal employees at our VA is reckless and will hurt our veterans, service members, and their families," said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). "The dedicated civil servants at the Durham VA Healthcare System and the Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System work tirelessly each day to deliver essential health care, conduct critical research, and provide invaluable services to our veteran community throughout North Carolina, and this mass firing undermines our sacred promise to our servicemembers and the core mission of the VA itself."
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Early this month, ABC11 talked to area veterans who are concerned about the impact on the military, health services, and their benefits.
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Veteran Scott Peoples is part of a group of other former military members who want leaders to be more responsible. Peoples says he worries that even more change is possible -ultimately impacting health services.
"Just the way they've gone about it and just taking a wrecking ball and to the federal government and creating chaos everywhere and not having a plan of, you know, maybe phasing out certain jobs or letting people know," Peoples said.
When it comes to DEI in the military, he said serving with people of different backgrounds made his unit stronger.
"My grandfather served in World War II and his unit was all white. And, you know, it's a fact that after World War II that, you know, African Americans were denied their GI Bill rights. So the fact that we're just teaching our history is a good thing," said Peoples.
Peoples told ABC11 that as he talks with other Veterans about these issues the reaction is split, some agree and others do not.
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