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The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in North Carolina

Posted on 01/17/21

A guide to when, where and whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine Read More »
Politics & Society

AARP Urges 'Full-Scale Mobilization' to Vaccinate Older Americans

Posted on 01/12/21 - By Dena Bunis

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins has called for an improved vaccine rollout in a letter to HHS. Delays and disorganization have… Read More »
Health

Coronavirus Variants: What We Know So Far

Posted on 01/08/21 - By Michelle Crouch

Scientists have found two new strains of coronavirus that are more contagious, prompting concerns about increased cases… Read More »
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NC Homeowners Could Face Steep Insurance Rate Increase

Posted on 01/06/21

North Carolina insurance companies are asking for a 25 percent increase in insurance rates for homeowners across the… Read More »
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AARP Pushes for Improvements in North Carolina Long-Term Care

Posted on 12/31/20

The coronavirus pandemic highlighted long-standing issues with the state’s long-term care system. Problems include… Read More »
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Start the New Year with an Advance Directive

Posted on 11/30/20

The holidays can be a time for frank family discussions. AARP North Carolina urges residents to use the opportunity to… Read More »
Caregiving

7 Ways Caregivers Can Create That Holiday Feeling Amid the Pandemic

Posted on 11/19/20 - By Amy Goyer

Creative ways family caregivers can adapt family traditions, or start new ones, to help the person they care for adjust… Read More »

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North Carolina COVID-19 News and Information

For all the latest articles, information, and resources on COVID-19 collected or provided by AARP North Carolina, check… Read More »
Much ado about ADUs

ASHEVILLE -- Accessory Dwelling Units — commonly known as backyard bungalows, garage apartments and so-called granny… Read More »
Veterans getting some love from AARP volunteers

To honor their service to the nation, volunteers from the AARP NC Mountain Region are writing cards to residents of the… Read More »
Beauty meets safety: WestWayne tactical urbanism project

West Asheville -- When Leslie Rosenberg, now 42, was a K–12 art teacher years ago, she discovered that art and… Read More »
Love of flowers leads to entrepreneurship

According to Beth Hohensee, the “diva” in Studio Flora Diva, one of Asheville, NC’s, most popular floral designers,… Read More »

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Mtn. Region Presents: Fraudcast: Tax Season is Upon Us (2/3/2020)

Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021 at 10:30am Eastern Time

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Rainbow Inspirations: Living Today" Featuring Kat Williams (2/3/2021)

Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021 at 12:00pm Eastern Time

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Share Your Love: Valentine Making Virtual Workshop

Thursday, Feb 4, 2021 at 3:00pm Eastern Time

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