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AUG 26, 2025
GREENSBORO, NC — With health being such an important aspect of successful aging, AARP North Carolina is proud to announce that Anita Chesney, EdD, MPH, RN, has been appointed to its’ Executive Council.
AUG 22, 2025
Residents of North Carolina have to be ready for all kinds of disasters––hurricanes, wildfires, floods––and their attendant woes, including prolonged power outages. You’ll want to pack a to-go bag before a disaster, not in the middle of one. Consider these items and add more for your own situation.
AUG 18, 2025
You’ll want to pack a to-go bag before a disaster, not in the middle of one. Consider these items and add more for your own situation.
AUG 8, 2025
RALEIGH — Because Social Security is a bedrock of retirement security for 2.3 million North Carolinians and has never missed a payment since the program was created 90 years ago this month, Governor Josh Stein is helping draw attention to the importance of the program on its milestone anniversary.
An estimated 1 in 5 North Carolinians will be 65 or older by 2035. To help communities keep pace, AARP North Carolina will launch the Great Race to Age-Friendly in 2018.
RALEIGH -- Former AARP North Carolina volunteer leaders Richard "Dick" and Diana "Dee" Hatch received recognition for their long-time contributions to improving the lives of older adults in North Carolina.
Are you 50 or over and want to start or grow a small business?
Do you know that AARP offers workshops in the Charlotte region? Whether you’re an AARP member or not, over 50 or not, all of our programs are free of charge, free of any sales pitches, and all geared towards helping you achieve real possibilities.
RALEIGH -- To help make North Carolina communities more livable for people of all ages, AARP NC awarded three “Community Challenge” grants to organizations working to expand opportunities and engagement for all residents.
Facing the most dangerous hurricane on record, NC Governor Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina. While the exact path is uncertain, meteorologists predict Irma will move into the Carolinas between Sept 12-15. It will likely hit with a strong wind field and heavy rainfall, which could have devastating effects. AARP North Carolina advises its members to heed these five items to act on as soon as possible:
By Sue Price Johnson
North Carolina’s residential ratepayers are in for quite a shock if Duke Energy gets it way. Duke Energy, which includes Duke Energy Progress in Eastern North Carolina, and Duke Carolinas in the Western part of the state, has filed a request to the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to increase its overall rates by 14.9%.
RALEIGH -- For their efforts to support the needs of family caregivers, AARP recognized four members of the North Carolina General Assembly and former Governor Pat McCrory for their legislative leadership to help those taking care of loved ones in the Tarheel State.
You did it! With a little over half of the year behind us, I want to reflect on the legislative success made possible by AARP volunteers like you.
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