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 Downtown Wake Forest Historic District 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 Wake Forest, 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.”
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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 E. Carroll Joyner 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 Heritage Grille & Wine Barrel or visit Wake Forest Historical Museum, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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.
The NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine in North Carolina (North Carolina and South Carolina), led by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, aims to cultivate breakthroughs in health care by providing the resources necessary to accelerate the transition of use-inspired regenerative medicine technologies into commercial products. Regenerative medicine focuses on repairing, replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore normal function. Growth in this industry will help address long-term challenges re...
The NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine in North Carolina (North Carolina and South Carolina), led by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, aims to cultivate breakthroughs in health care by providing the resources necessary to accelerate the transition of use-inspired regenerative medicine technologies into commercial products. Regenerative medicine focuses on repairing, replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore normal function. Growth in this industry will help address long-term challenges related to retraining and upskilling the local workforce by developing a technical infrastructure in the region, including local historically Black colleges and universities.
Addressing a critical U.S. need: The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is the world's largest regenerative medicine research facility and is recognized as an international leader in translating scientific discovery into clinical therapies. WFIRM has achieved many world firsts, including developing and implementing the first engineered organ in a patient. By partnering with regional academic institutions including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Winston-Salem State University and Forsyth Tech Community College, the NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine will accelerate the transition of use-inspired regenerative medicine technologies into commercial products, creating an economic driver for the region and engage all in the surrounding communities. Several regenerative medicine startups and established companies already operate in the region.
The advancement of regenerative medicine is built on groundbreaking technologies that are transforming how we approach tissue repair, disease treatment and organ replacement. Core innovations that can address manufacturing and supply chain challenges are critical for supporting the production of tissues and organs. There are several challenges that can prevent the successful commercial launch of these innovative technologies, including the availability of enabling technologies for manufacturing, stringent regulatory requirements, lack of a skilled workforce, specialized infrastructure and lack of investment Only an estimated 5% of potential technological innovations overcome these challenges, creating a gap between research and development (R&D) and new regenerative medicine solutions to disease and disabilities. The mission of the NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine is to fill this gap by offering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges and by helping to build an attractive, self-sustaining business ecosystem that nurtures the translation of core technological innovations from the R&D stage to commercially viable techniques.
Growth in the regenerative medicine industry helps to address long-term regional challenges related to retraining and upskilling of an underemployed local workforce left behind by the loss of tobacco, textiles and furniture jobs throughout the region.
Year 1 impacts:
Lead organization: Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Region of service: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, North Carolina (Piedmont Triad).
NSF award: NSF-2315654
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The league’s annual football preview event begins Tuesday in Charlotte with an address from Commissioner Jim Phillips. Duke, North Carolina and NC State coaches and players meet with the media Thursday.The ACC gathers this week for its annual football preview and, for the first time in nearly two years, the conference isn’t engaged in lawsuits with its two biggest football brands.The league, Florida State and Clemson resolved their various legal challenges in late May ...
The league’s annual football preview event begins Tuesday in Charlotte with an address from Commissioner Jim Phillips. Duke, North Carolina and NC State coaches and players meet with the media Thursday.
The ACC gathers this week for its annual football preview and, for the first time in nearly two years, the conference isn’t engaged in lawsuits with its two biggest football brands.
The league, Florida State and Clemson resolved their various legal challenges in late May with a settlement that reimagines the way the league distributes revenue, ends ambiguity over what it takes to leave the league and gives the conference stability — whatever that means in a fast-evolving college sports landscape — for the time being.
College football’s top conferences can’t agree on a new playoff format to replace the 12-team format that was just contested for the first time last year. New rules implemented as part of a $2.8-billion settlement are already facing challenges. And the federal government, despite desperate lobbying from the NCAA and schools, still hasn’t passed antitrust legislation.
All impact the ACC, which is expected to back a 5 + 11, 16-team format to determine a college football champion moving forward. That’s the five highest-ranked conference champions plus the next 11 at-large selections. The Big Ten prefers a model that gives leagues multiple automatic bids with it and the SEC getting four each, while the ACC and Big 12 get two apiece.
That can wait. This year’s format is 12 teams straight seeded one through 12 with spots reserved for the five highest-ranked conference champions.
Here are some other storylines at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte:
Settlement details
Gone are the days of equal revenue distribution across the conference. The ACC has entered its “eat what you kill” era.
Beginning this season, the league will distribute 40% of its media rights equally. The other 60% will be distributed based on viewership metrics for football (75%) and men’s basketball (25%). Each school will receive a distribution proportionate to its percentage of the ACC’s total viewership from qualified events in football and men’s basketball over the previous five years with annual weighting.
That puts a premium on scheduling big-time non-conference games and being good enough to land precious spots on ABC and big ESPN.
Clemson, Florida State and Miami have dominated the ACC’s presence on ABC, where games typically generate the biggest audience. Syracuse (vs. Tennessee), Florida State (vs. Alabama), Clemson (vs. LSU) and Miami (vs. Notre Dame) have high-profile ABC games in the first week of the season. North Carolina with new coach Bill Belichick could see a bump this season. The Tar Heels open on Labor Day night on ESPN vs. TCU.
Cal and Stanford accepted partial shares of media rights distribution upon entry into the league, while SMU accepted zero. The league’s three newest members aren’t eligible for the viewership distribution at this time. Notre Dame isn’t eligible for the football portion.
The league previously agreed to success incentives to reward schools for performance in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. Clemson and SMU earned $4 million for reaching the CFP last year under the success incentives.
The end result: Clemson and Florida State (and other top-performing ACC teams) might be able to close the revenue distribution gap with the SEC and Big Ten.
The ACC is third in revenue generation and distribution.
The ACC distributed about $45 million to its members in 2023-24, according to tax documents. The SEC distributed $52.5 million to its existing members (and another $55 million split between Texas and Oklahoma) in the same year. The Big Ten distributed about $63 million to its members.
The settlement also clarified the process and penalty for leaving the ACC. The league’s grant of rights, which said the conference would keep the media rights of a departing school until 2036, is done. It’s been replaced by a new scale that decreases annually.
Schools must file an official withdrawal notice on June 1 to be effective June 30 of the following year. For example, if a school planned to leave for the 2028-29 academic year, it would have to give notice by June 1, 2027.
Year of withdrawal: fee owed
2025-26: $165 million
2026-27: $147 million
2027-28: $129 million
2028-29: $111 million
2029-30: $93 million
2030-31 and beyond: $75 million
Can Belichick win in college?
North Carolina made the biggest offseason splash in December by hiring head coach Bill Belichick, owner of six Super Bowl titles as an NFL head coach and two more as a defensive coordinator. The program sold out its season-ticket allotment and is doing work on the recruiting trail. But the 73-year-old Belichick has never coached in college football, his run in New England ended with a whimper and there are questions about the talent level in Chapel Hill.
(That’s not to mention all the headlines his relationship with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson garnered over the last eight months.)
The Tar Heels will draw viewers — more important than ever given the league’s new media revenue distribution formula — and their ACC schedule (minus a home date with Clemson) sets them up for success.
UNC doesn’t have an established QB — South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez, who will be at the ACC Kickoff event is the likely starter — and lost many top players from last season in running back Omarion Hampton, guard Willie Lampkin, defensive linemen Jahvaree Ritzie and Beau Atkinson, linebackers Power Echols and Amare Campbell and cornerback Alijah Huzzie.
Belichick and GM Michael Lombardi hit the transfer portal hard. Can Belichick shape that talent quickly and help UNC avoid the embarrassing and sometimes inexplicable losses that came to define the end of Mack Brown’s tenure.
New look ‘Pack
NC State head coach Dave Doeren has a new offensive and defensive coordinator after last year’s disappointing 6-7 campaign — after the Wolfpack opened the year with playoff talk. There’s no such conversation around NC State this year, even with quarterback CJ Bailey and a host of talented skill players returning. Doeren won at least eight games in six of the last eight seasons, but he hasn’t been able to get past nine wins in a season.
Can anyone stop Clemson?
The Tigers defeated newcomer SMU for the ACC title last year, giving them eight championships in the last 10 seasons. And Clemson is loaded for a repeat with quarterback Cade Klubnik (3,639 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and six interceptions last season) back and top-tier talent across the roster. The league, as has been the case for most of the last decade, runs through Clemson.
SMU, Miami and Louisville are seen as other top contenders.
Is it finally Miami’s year?
Miami and Heisman Trophy runner-up Cam Ward dropped two of its final three games in the regular season (at Georgia Tech and at Syracuse), ending the Hurricanes’ ACC title and playoff hopes. The Hurricanes have former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck under center and are eyeing that elusive playoff bid under coach Mario Christobal.
Big-time transfers at QB
It’s not just Beck and Miami. About half the league went portal shopping for a quarterback in the offseason.
Duke, off a 9-4 season, brought in Tulane transfer Darian Mensah. Belichick is likely to turn the offense over to South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez. Wake Forest and new coach Jake Dickert signed Deshawn Purdie (Charlotte) and Robby Ashford (South Carolina).
Cal’s Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Oregon) and Devin Brown (Ohio State), Louisville’s Miller Moss (from USC), Syracuse’s Steve Angeli (from Notre Dame) and Rickie Collins (LSU), Dylan Lonergan (Alabama), Virginia’s Chandler Morris (North Texas) and Daniel Kaelin (Nebraska) all arrived via transfer. Florida State is counting on quarterback Tommy Castellanos, a Boston College transfer, to turn its program around.
And the league returns several top QBs, including Clemson’s Klubnik, Georgia Tech’s Haynes King and SMU’s Kevin Jennings. Jennings was a third-team All-ACC selection in 2024 behind Ward and Syracuse’s Kyle McCord. Klubnik was an honorable mention.
Can Florida State rebound?
The undefeated Seminoles were left out of the 2023 four-team College Football Playoff, sparking outcry. Florida State suffered a 2-10 hangover last season, beating just one FBS team. Florida State was 23-4 the previous two seasons, earning coach Mike Norvell a do-over. But he probably won’t get another one.
ACC Kickoff Schedule
Tuesday, July 22: Commissioner Jim Phillips (press conference: 9 a.m.); Miami (11 a.m.); SMU (noon); Stanford (1 p.m.); California (2 p.m.); Virginia (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 23: Florida State (10 a.m.); Louisville (11 a.m.); Syracuse (noon); Pittsburgh (1 p.m.); Georgia Tech (2 p.m.); Wake Forest (3 p.m.)
Thursday, July 24: Boston College (10 a.m.); Virginia Tech (11 a.m.); Clemson (noon), Duke (1 p.m.); North Carolina (2 p.m.); NC State (3 p.m.)
Attendees
Duke: Head coach Manny Diaz, QB Darian Mensah, (R-So., San Luis Obispo, California); OL Brian Parker II, (R-Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio); CB Chandler Rivers (Sr., Beaumont, Texas); DE Wesley Williams (R-Jr., Gainesville, Virginia)
North Carolina: Head coach Bill Belichick, DB Thaddeus Dixon (R-Sr., Los Angeles); DB Will Hardy (Sr., Lawrenceville, Georgia); QB Gio Lopez, (R-So., Madison, Alabama); WR Jordan Shipp, (So., Charlotte)
NC State: Head coach Dave Doeren, QB CJ Bailey (So., Miami); DT Brandon Cleveland (Sr., Tampa, Florida); LB Caden Fordham (Gr., Ponte Vedra, Florida), TE Justin Joly (Sr., Brewster, New York)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wake Forest Football will take on Notre Dame in the 2027 Duke's Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium, marking the Demon Deacons' first appearance in Charlotte since the 2021 ACC Championship Game. The game is part of the existing ACC–Notre Dame scheduling agreement and will be played on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027 as previously set. Information on ticket pricing and availability — including exclusive pre-sale opportunities for Wake Forest fans and donors — will be shared at a later dat...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wake Forest Football will take on Notre Dame in the 2027 Duke's Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium, marking the Demon Deacons' first appearance in Charlotte since the 2021 ACC Championship Game. The game is part of the existing ACC–Notre Dame scheduling agreement and will be played on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027 as previously set. Information on ticket pricing and availability — including exclusive pre-sale opportunities for Wake Forest fans and donors — will be shared at a later date.
"Charlotte is an ACC town, and Wake Forest has the largest and most significant academic footprint of any conference institution in the Queen City," said Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie. "With our campus just 82 miles from Bank of America Stadium, the 2027 Duke's Mayo Classic against Notre Dame is a tremendous opportunity to elevate Wake Forest's presence and celebrate with incredible alumni, fans, and partners across the region."
The 2027 matchup will feature Wake Forest — the winningest college football program in North Carolina this century — against a tradition-rich Notre Dame program that has made three College Football Playoff appearances.
Wake Forest's longtime presence in the Queen City was bolstered in June with the official opening of The Pearl, a new 26-acre innovation district and home to the second campus of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine — the first and only four-year medical school in Charlotte — and the headquarters of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit healthcare system in America. As the academic core of the Advocate/Atrium system, Wake Forest School of Medicine is led by Dr. Ebony Boulware, who serves as both Dean and Chief Science Officer & Vice Chief Academic Officer of Advocate Health. Dean Boulware welcomed the inaugural WFU Charlotte medical school class on July 19, including Wake Forest men's soccer alum Sebastian Scrivner.
Next year, Wake Forest plans to relocate the School of Professional Studies and the Charlotte programs of the School of Business from their current uptown location to The Pearl—consolidating Wake Forest University's ACC-leading presence in Charlotte into one dynamic location.
Additionally, the 2027 Duke's Mayo Classic reflects the Atlantic Coast Conference's ongoing commitment to Charlotte, where the league relocated its headquarters in 2023. The Queen City remains a central hub for major ACC events across multiple sports, including football, men's and women's basketball, and baseball. Most recently, Charlotte hosted ACC Kickoff last week, with Coach Jake Dickert and the Demon Deacons taking center stage last Wednesday.
"Will Pitts, Danny Morrison, and the Charlotte Sports Foundation are tremendous ACC and Wake Forest partners, and we appreciate Commissioner Jim Phillips and Pete Bevacqua, VP & Director of Athletics at Notre Dame, for their collaboration in making this showcase possible," said Currie. "Deacon Nation will be ready to paint Charlotte Black and Gold—just as we will at the ACC basketball and baseball tournaments in Charlotte next spring."
While this game is still two years away, Wake Forest encourages Charlotte residents to and learn more about WAKECharlotte — a volunteer-led group dedicated to engaging alumni, parents, and friends in the Queen City. WAKECharlotte organizes events throughout the year for all ages, including social gatherings, athletic outings, networking opportunities, and community service. Meanwhile, fans do not have to wait long to see the Demon Deacons back on the gridiron again as Wake Forest takes the field for Opening Night at Allegacy Stadium in about a month on Friday, Aug. 29.
Under the leadership of first-year head coach Jake Dickert, Wake Forest is set to enter an exciting new era. The Demon Deacons will look to build on their proud tradition and sustained excellence—Wake Forest is the winningest FBS program in the state of North Carolina this century—and continue rising with the support of one of college football's most passionate fan bases.
Wake Forest Athletics recently announced that both single-game tickets and the fan-favorite Bojangles Four-Pack ticket packages are on sale now for all seven home games this fall. These offerings provide flexible, affordable ways for families, friends, and fans of all ages to experience Demon Deacon football live at Allegacy Stadium.
What They Are Saying
Charlotte - A Home Away from Home The Wake Forest football team has made Charlotte a home away from home throughout program history. The Demon Deacons have played more games in the Queen City than any other place away from their home at Allegacy Stadium. The only opponent Wake Forest has played more there has been South Carolina. The Deacs have played the Gamecocks 11 times in the Queen City, holding an 8-3 record in those games. Three of the last 10 bowl games have come inside of Bank of America Stadium, claiming wins in the 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl over Connecticut and in the 2017 Belk Bowl over Texas A&M. Notable Games in Charlotte Inaugural Season for the Atlantic Coast Conference – November 26, 1953
2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl -- December 29, 2007
2017 Belk Bowl -- December 29, 2017
Neutral Site Results in Charlotte Date Opponent Result Oct. 8, 1932 South Carolina W, 6-0 Nov. 4, 1933 Clemson L, 0-13 Nov. 30, 1933 Davidson L, 13-20 Oct. 18, 1935 Furman L, 0-9 Sept. 26, 1936 North Carolina L, 7-14 Nov. 25, 1937 Davidson W, 19-7 Nov. 24, 1938 Davidson W, 21-0 Nov. 30, 1939 Davidson W, 46-7 Nov. 28, 1940 South Carolina W, 7-6 Nov. 29, 1941 Texas Tech L, 6-35 Nov. 26, 1942 South Carolina W, 33-14 Nov. 25, 1943 South Carolina L, 2-13 Nov. 23, 1944 South Carolina W, 19-13 Jan. 1, 1946 South Carolina W 26-14 Nov. 28, 1946 South Carolina W, 35-0 Nov. 27, 1947 South Carolina L, 0-6 Nov. 26, 1953 No. 15 South Carolina W 19-13 Oct. 30, 1954 Clemson L, 20-32 Nov. 22, 1956 South Carolina L, 0-13 Nov. 28, 1959 South Carolina W, 43-20 Dec. 29, 2007 Connecticut W, 24-10 Dec. 29, 2017 Texas A&M W, 55-52 Dec. 30, 2020 Wisconsin L, 28-42 Dec. 4, 2021 No. 15 Pitt L, 45-21 Neutral site record in Charlotte: 13-11
Wake Forest, North Carolina has once again made the cut, being honored with a 2025 National Main Street Accreditation, placing it among an elite group of communities dedicated to maintaining vibrant and economically prosperous downtowns. According to a recent announcement by the Town of Wake Forest, it is one of 821 programs across the country to earn this recognition for its continued commitment to commun...
Wake Forest, North Carolina has once again made the cut, being honored with a 2025 National Main Street Accreditation, placing it among an elite group of communities dedicated to maintaining vibrant and economically prosperous downtowns. According to a recent announcement by the Town of Wake Forest, it is one of 821 programs across the country to earn this recognition for its continued commitment to community revitalization and economic development, following the Main Street Approach.
The Main Street America program, with its 45-year history of supporting community-driven success, serves to readily identify towns that go above and beyond mere maintenance, instead to continuously breathe new life into their streets and storefronts. Accreditation is a mark of distinction, signaling that a program not only champions local culture and business but also pursues growth strategies that respect and enhance their community's historical character. "Main Street America is proud to recognize this year's 821 Accredited Main Street America programs for their commitment to building strong and vibrant communities," said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America, as reported by the Town of Wake Forest.
Evaluation for this prestigious designation is thorough, based on assessments conducted by the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center in partnership with Main Street America. Programs have to not only meet a baseline of requirements but also to exhibit exceptional performance in areas like community commitment, inclusive leadership, diversified funding, strategic programming, and preservation-based development. Wake Forest, according to Barnes, represents a shining example of what can be achieved when leaders work together to reflect the communities they serve.
And the numbers speak for themselves. Main Street America programs have generated impressive economic results nationwide; in 2024 alone, they spurred $7.65 billion in local reinvestment, opened over 6,300 new businesses, and were instrumental in creating more than 33,800 jobs. Downtown Development Director Jennifer Herbert, in a statement echoed by the local announcement, captured by the Town of Wake Forest's sentiment: "Receiving Main Street Accreditation is a true testament to the collaboration and commitment that define Wake Forest," and credited the town’s downtown businesses as the heartbeat of their community’s success.
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