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 Old Greenville County Courthouse Building 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 Greenville, 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 Falls Park on the Reedy 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 Halls Chophouse Greenville or visit Pettigru Historic District, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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.
RALEIGH, NC – NC State Baseball will take a break from conference play and travel to Greenville for a midweek matchup against East Carolina on Tuesday, Apr. 8th, at 6 p.m. from Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with the radio call on WKNC 88.1 FM and the Varsity Network app.Since their first meeting in 1957, NC State has a 71-44 record against the Pirates. The Wolfpack will be looking for their first win against ECU since 2023 after the Pirates took both meetings last sea...
RALEIGH, NC – NC State Baseball will take a break from conference play and travel to Greenville for a midweek matchup against East Carolina on Tuesday, Apr. 8th, at 6 p.m. from Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with the radio call on WKNC 88.1 FM and the Varsity Network app.
Since their first meeting in 1957, NC State has a 71-44 record against the Pirates. The Wolfpack will be looking for their first win against ECU since 2023 after the Pirates took both meetings last season. Since 1990, NC State has been 14-13 playing in Greenville; this will be the first of two meetings this season, with ECU visiting Raleigh on April 22nd.
NC State is coming off its third ACC series win of the season after taking two out of three against Virginia. In game three against the Cavaliers, the Wolfpack erased an 8-2 deficit in the game's last three innings with the help of a Drew Lanphere pinch-hit grand slam and a Josh Hogue two-out three-run walk-off home run.
Lanphere came on in the seventh, and his grand slam was not only his first home run of the season but also extended his on-base streak to 16 games, which is tied for the longest this season by a Wolfpack player.
Josh Hogue's walk-off home run gave him 10 games with multiple RBIs, which leads NC State. He is on a six-game hitting streak entering Tuesday's game and is one of four players this season to have double-digit multi-hit games. He leads the team in doubles (13) and total bases (66).
Sunday's comeback was the ninth time NC State has come back to win this season and the first win when trailing after the eighth inning.
Justin DeCriscio hit home runs in back-to-back games over the weekend. He has a .596 SLG% to lead the team and is one of the country's toughest batters to strike out. In 99 at-bats, DeCriscio has struck out just seven times, putting him second in the ACC and 25th in the nation in the category.
Before this weekend, freshman Tristan Potts had just pitched in two-thirds of an inning, throwing a total of 10 pitches. Against Virginia, Potts came out of the bullpen in games two and three, throwing two scoreless innings, striking out a batter, and allowing just one base runner to help keep the deficit at two.
Following their starts over the weekend, Dominic Fritton and Ryan Marohn each rank among the top 35 nationally in strikeouts. Frinton is 19th with 62 punchouts, and Marohn has 36, placing him 35th. Both are among the top 10 in the conference and Fritton leads the ACC in innings pitched.
Fritton was named a Midseason Second Team All-American by D1 Baseball last week. D1 Baseball also released their midseason position player rankings, with six Wolfpack players ranked. Luke Nixon, second basemen- 29. Chris McHugh, first basemen- 45. Ty Head, outfielders, 77. Starting pitchers: Dominic Fritton- 16, Ryan Marohn- 43, Heath Andrews - 99
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Greenville City Council voted 4-2 to deny an amendment change that would have allowed Camping World to keep flying the giant American flag at its Greenville location.The vote came Thursday night during after a public hearing on a new ordinance to amend the regulations for “Official government flags” in six commercial and industry zoning areas.The amendment, if approved, would have defined the maximum allowable size of a flagpole height “not to exceed 130 feet at grade” and a...
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Greenville City Council voted 4-2 to deny an amendment change that would have allowed Camping World to keep flying the giant American flag at its Greenville location.
The vote came Thursday night during after a public hearing on a new ordinance to amend the regulations for “Official government flags” in six commercial and industry zoning areas.
The amendment, if approved, would have defined the maximum allowable size of a flagpole height “not to exceed 130 feet at grade” and a maximum flag size of “no more than 3,200 square feet.”
The flag sparked controversy when Camping World put it up back in October as councilmembers say is nearly the size of a basketball court at 3,200 square feet and violates city code.
The flag has been flying on a pole that stands 130 feet, almost double the size of the current regulations.
Councilmembers voiced their opposition to the amendment voicing that it isn’t about patriotism but what is permissible under the law.
Matthew Scully read emails from constituents and voiced his opposition.
“To my fellow citizens, I believe we need to do what it right,” he said. “We need to uphold our laws and demand that every citizen and business follow the law, and when laws need to be changed we have a democratic process that allows for that change. Camping World broke the law. It’s not about patriotism, it’s about using our sacred flag to create controversy and division to gain more exposure and ultimately to make more money. I believe this is true because they’ve done this all over the country. If they had followed the law and applied for appropriate text amendment for construction we probably would’ve passed it.”
Marion Blackburn said “When someone breaks the law do we throw up our hands and say ‘oh well I guess we have to change the law for them?’ If they wrap themselves up in a flag when they break the law does that make it ok?”
Last month Greenville’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-4 to deny the approval of the text amendment.
Mayor P.J. Connelly shared a different message from his colleagues during and after the meeting voicing that Greenville should move on.
“I think that the city council in my personal decision made the wrong decision tonight,” he said. “I felt like it was ok to be able to the fly the flag and come up with a text amendment that would allow them to do it. Still make them pay the fines because I think it’s important that you fill out the wrong permit you do have to pay those fines. But I felt like it’s important for us to move on as a community we spend a tremendous amount of time talking about this and I don’t think it’s a good use of our time as a city.”
The city started fining the business in January because the flag is nearly 15 times bigger than the largest flag currently allowed on non-residential property.
The city says Camping World has been cited a total of $8,900. Camping World has only paid $650, which covers the first 4 citations.
During the public hearing, no one spoke in favor of the applicant Camping World, but multiple people spoke against the ordinance.
With the vote, Camping World’s flag still violates the City of Greenville’s current pole and flag size and exceeds the size originally applied for in their permit.
With the flag amendment voted against, there is now the possibility of discussion for future legal action and litigation.
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Greenville's eastside medical district has high interest from a North Carolina-based non-profit wellness group as Novant Health filed to build a $132 million, 20-bed hospital near Patewood Drive.The proposed medical facility would provide the property near Interstate 385 with state-of-the-art operating rooms, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient and specialty care services in Greenville.Novant's proposed plan would require an agreem...
Greenville's eastside medical district has high interest from a North Carolina-based non-profit wellness group as Novant Health filed to build a $132 million, 20-bed hospital near Patewood Drive.
The proposed medical facility would provide the property near Interstate 385 with state-of-the-art operating rooms, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient and specialty care services in Greenville.
Novant's proposed plan would require an agreement from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff and would also look to build an additional health care and office building at 221 Patewood Drive, which would fall outside the scope of the $132 million private investment.
"I look forward to working with our Greenville team to bring new, more affordable healthcare options to communities in the Upstate," said Ryan Lee, the newly appointed Greenville region president for Novant Health.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Novant Health’s efforts to expand healthcare access in the Upstate and to be part of such a thriving, fast-growing community."
If Novant Health receives approval on a certificate of need application from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, the nonprofit hospital would likely open in early 2027.
This proposed investment builds upon Novant Nealth's February 2024 acquisition of the East Cooper Medical Center in Charleston, Hilton Head Medical Center, and Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville. Since the 2024 acquisition, Novant Health has added three hospitals, 52 doctors' care offices, 27 physician offices, and 20 physical therapy clinics across South Carolina.
In September 2024, Novant Health announced plans to build a new full-service community hospital campus in Bluffton.
Thus far, the Upstate has seen six locations of doctor's care urgent care clinics and physical care clinics added as part of Novant's UCI Medical Affiliates network.
For more information, visit novanthealth.org/greenville-sc
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NC State defeated in-state foe ECU (20-14) 4-1 in Greenville this evening, improving to 22-11 on the year.Anderson Nance, one of the best freshman pitchers in the ACC in 2025, lived up to that reputation tonight. Entering the game in the 4th inning, Nance pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only a lone single in the bottom of the 8th. He threw 80 pitches—his second-highest total of the year—striking out five while walking none. Nance now boasts a 3.37 ERA and a 4-1 record, tying Junior Dominic Fritton for the most win...
NC State defeated in-state foe ECU (20-14) 4-1 in Greenville this evening, improving to 22-11 on the year.
Anderson Nance, one of the best freshman pitchers in the ACC in 2025, lived up to that reputation tonight. Entering the game in the 4th inning, Nance pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only a lone single in the bottom of the 8th. He threw 80 pitches—his second-highest total of the year—striking out five while walking none. Nance now boasts a 3.37 ERA and a 4-1 record, tying Junior Dominic Fritton for the most wins on the team, which is impressive considering he has only started one game.
Junior outfielder Josh Hogue, Senior shortstop Justin DeCriscio, and Junior third baseman Matt Heavner accounted for the Wolfpack’s three RBIs. Hogue, who has now homered in back-to-back games, led off with a solo home run in the top of the 1st to get things started. He finished the game 2 for 5 and is now batting .314, leading the team with 7 home runs.
Heavner’s sacrifice bunt in the top of the 2nd brought Redshirt Sophomore catcher Drew Lanphere across the plate, giving NC State a 2-0 lead. In the top of the 9th, with a 2-run lead, DeCriscio provided a little cushion with an RBI single, bringing home Freshman center fielder Ty Head. DeCriscio is making the most of his final collegiate year after transferring to Raleigh from San Diego this offseason. He is batting .304 with an OPS of 1.014, which is the highest mark of his career and leads all starters.
Sophomore Chris McHugh continues to swing a hot bat, going 2 for 5, with both hits being singles. McHugh is now batting .350, which leads the team.
Sophomore Jacob Dudan secured his second save of the season, and his first since March 7th, by throwing a scoreless 9th. He allowed zero hits or walks and struck out two. Dudan has been methodically lowering his ERA after a rough start to the season, which now stands at 4.50.
Starter Cooper Consiglio, while not extremely impressive, delivered his best outing since March 11th. He allowed only one earned run in two innings of work but did walk three batters (1 K). Consiglio now has a 7.29 ERA, a 2.10 WHIP, and opposing batters are hitting .302 against him.
The Wolfpack will now prepare to host the Louisville Cardinals for a three-game series in Raleigh this weekend, with the first pitch for Game 1 set for 6 pm.
(123rf.com Rendering)NC Health Provider Eyes Greenville SC’s Eastside Medical DistrictNovant Health wants to build a 20-bed, $132 million hospital in Greenville, South Carolina, its first in the Upstate region.The Post and Courier reported Novant Health plans to build its first Upstate hospital — and a separate, 100,000-square-foot health care and office building — in the medical district on Patewood Drive off Interstate 385.It reported the plan will require state regulators' approval....
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Novant Health wants to build a 20-bed, $132 million hospital in Greenville, South Carolina, its first in the Upstate region.
The Post and Courier reported Novant Health plans to build its first Upstate hospital — and a separate, 100,000-square-foot health care and office building — in the medical district on Patewood Drive off Interstate 385.
It reported the plan will require state regulators' approval.
Business North Carolina and The Post and Courter reported Novant Health submitted its Certificate of Need application for the hospital to the South Carolina Department of Public Health in February. The media outlets said a decision is likely as soon as this summer.
BNC and The Post and Courier also reported the hospital is planned on a 12-acre property across from hospitals run by Prisma Health and Bon Secours, Greenville’s two largest health-care providers. BNC said Novant Health purchased the site for $17 million last year.
Novant Health is the second-largest hospital operator based in North Carolina behind Advocate Health, which owns Atrium Health. The Winston-Salem-based system bought three hospitals in coastal South Carolina for $2.4 billion in early 2024, according to BNC.
BNC reported robust profits are fueling Novant’s growth - $920 million of net income, or an excess of revenues over expenses, on operating revenues of almost $10.2 billion in 2024. The profit included $556 million in operating income and $363.5 million in investment income and other nonoperating income.
Novant Health has 19 hospitals, more than 900 locations and 40,000 employees. It is a dominant hospital operator in the Charlotte, Triad and Wilmington, North Carolina, areas.
BNC and The Post and Courier reported Greenville County faces a shortage of 111 hospital beds, according to the 2024 South Carolina Health Plan. The region is among the fastest-growing parts of South Carolina.
Prisma Health is a private, not-for-profit health organization formed by the merger of Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health in 2017.
Bon Secours Mercy Health is one of the largest U.S. Catholic-affiliated healthcare systems. It is based in Cincinnati.
Credit One Bank Extends Title Rights of Credit One Charleston Open, Commits to Equal Prize Money for 2026
Credit One Bank has extended its title partnership with the Credit One Charleston Open through 2031 and, with this new commitment, will provide equal prize money to players starting in 2026.
Officials said this milestone reflects the bank's ongoing commitment to gender equality in sports and further solidifies Charleston's role as a leader on the Hologic WTA Tour.
With this move, the Credit One Charleston Open, North America's largest women's-only professional tennis tournament, becomes the first standalone WTA 500 tournament to voluntarily increase prize money prior to the 2033 deadline for all single-week WTA 1000 and 500 events to reward equal prize money.
“Credit One is proud to reaffirm our sponsorship of this premier all-women's tennis tournament through 2031,” said Amber Greenwalt, SVP of Brand and Advertising for Credit One Bank.
“Just as the Credit One Charleston Open has built a legacy of empowerment since 1973, Credit One is also dedicated to fostering momentum and celebrating achievements by empowering people in their financial journeys.”
“At the Credit One Charleston Open, we believe in fostering an environment where all athletes are recognized and rewarded for their talent and dedication,” said Ben Navarro, Credit One Charleston Open Tournament owner.
“Providing equal prize money in 2026 is a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and equitable future for tennis.”
The tournament has a long history of breaking new ground in tennis, having been the first women's tennis event to offer $100,000 in prize money in 1973 and the first to be broadcast live on network television.
The inaugural champion, Rosie Casals, received a check for $30,000, which was the largest prize money payout awarded to a woman that year.
The prize money for the 2025 Credit One Charleston Open was $1,064,510.
In 2026, the prize money would have been approximately $1.15 million, but in a commitment to equal pay, the purse will be increased to match ATP 500's, which typically offer more than $2 million in prize money.
The ATP Tour is the governing body for men's professional tennis.
The exact purse for the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open will be finalized once the official prize money figures for the 2026 season are released.
“The Credit One Charleston Open has always been at the forefront of promoting women in sports, and we're incredibly proud of our legacy. We've broken attendance records year after year, drawing more than 90,000 attendees and 26 million international television viewers,” said Navarro.
Navarro added, “As North America's largest women's-only tennis tournament and one of the longest-running women's-only events in professional sports, we're not just celebrating the past -- we're actively shaping the future.”
The Credit One Charleston Open is the kick-off event of the clay season on the Hologic WTA Tour. The tournament was recently named the WTA 500 Tournament of the Year for the third consecutive year.
The nine-day Credit One Charleston Open showcases a singles draw of 48 players, a qualifying draw of 28 players and a doubles draw of 16 players.
Formerly known as the Family Circle Cup and Volvo Car Open, the event relocated to Charleston in 2001 from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022.
Palmetto Plastics Innovations Establishing Operations in Jasper County
Palmetto Plastics Innovations, a plastic extrusion manufacturer, announced April 9, 2025, it is establishing operations in Jasper County.
The company’s state-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create 28 jobs, according to Gov. Henry McMaster’s office.
Palmetto Plastics manufactures fill and drift eliminators for the cooling tower industry. Officials said the company’s products are vital plastic components for systems used in power plants, manufacturing facilities, universities and hospitals.
Palmetto Plastics will own a new 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located at 402 Marble Road in Hardeeville.
Operations are expected to be online in June 2025. Those interested in joining the Palmetto Plastics team should contact Mark Gaeta ([email protected]).
The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.
The council also awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Jasper County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville Teams Up With 10 Credit Unions
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, members of the Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County team joined with staff and leadership of 10 local credit unions to raise a wall (and a family) up in the Nicholtown community of Greenville.
This is the latest house started by Habitat Greenville in the heart of this historic community. When finished, it will welcome the 15th Habitat family into a neighborhood where everyone now owns their own home.
“This section of Nicholtown was once apartments that aged well past their normal life span,” said LaTonya Phillips, Habitat Greenville’s president and CEO.
“With the help of our donors, we have transformed this part of the community.”
The staff from Carolina Foothills Credit Federal Credit Union, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union, Spero Financial, MTC Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Federal Credit Union, CPM Federal Credit Union, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Carolina Credit Union League and Greenville Federal Credit Union framed the walls of the house throughout the morning.
“I have always been a fan of Habitat because Habitat builds communities by providing affordable home ownership in safe neighborhoods,” said Scott Weaver, president and chief executive officer of Carolina Foothills Credit Federal Credit Union.
“Credit Unions are about people helping people, so it seemed like a perfect fit.”
Weaver added, “We’re not just building a house, we’re building a stronger community.”
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance.
As of April 2025, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of more than 420 homes.
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