AARP North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC – AARP North Carolina expert on financial security and family caregiving Debra Tyler-Horton is leaving to become the State Director of AARP Georgia, after having built an extensive network of volunteers and partner organizations that help thousands of North Carolinians improve their own financial resilience and better handle the responsibilities of caring for older or disabled loved ones.

To honor Veteran’s Day and to show appreciation to Veterans and to our military men and women who have done so much to serve and protect, AARP North Carolina is contributing a total of $4,000 to four Veterans’ organizations in the state. An official presentation will be made in Wilmington, on Saturday, November 7, at “A Celebration of Our Freedom,” a region-wide celebration for Veterans and those who serve.

AARP is honoring Veterans with a Cape-Fear region wide celebration in downtown Wilmington, November 4, 7 and 8 with a WWII style swing dance, a free concert, a precision flying team, movie marathon, kids activities, food trucks, information and more.

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KERNERSVILLE, NC - After serving for nine years as both an alternate and delegate for Forsyth County, AARPNC advocacy volunteer and former state Executive Council Member Dr. Althea Taylor-Jones was elected Speaker of the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature, for the two year term, 2016-2017.

"A Celebration of Our Freedom" is a Cape Fear regional celebration in honor of Veterans and those who serve our communities and nation.

AHOSKIE, NC -- Because of the area’s elevated risk of hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters, AARP, FEMA and the American Red Cross want you to be prepared in the event of an emergency.

MATTHEWS, NC -- By the year 2030, one-out-of every five people in the United States will be 65 plus. One community in North Carolina is working to stay in front of the demographic change. The Town of Matthews is planning for its future by taking the steps needed to make it a great place for older adults and residents of all ages.

CARY, NC – AARP North Carolina provided the Cary-based US Veterans Corps with a one-thousand dollar contribution today to help support their disaster relief efforts for flood victims in South Carolina.

By Danielle Harrell