The impact of hormones on your physical, emotional, and psychological development is significant. In fact, hormones play a crucial role in various functions of your body, such as regulating sleep, managing stress, maintaining alertness, and promoting happiness. Having a healthy balance of hormones is important for feeling and looking great - especially for women. Unfortunately, when hormone levels fluctuate, several adverse effects can manifest that affect your health and well-being.
One day, you wake up in the morning and attack the day with a smile on your face and a goal in your mind.
The next day, it feels like your emotions are all over the place. Despite sticking to a healthy diet, your weight keeps going up. To make matters worse, hot flashes seem to pop up out of nowhere, making you irritable both at work and at home. The simple truth is that life is hard for ladies after their 50th birthday. That's especially true when it seems like your body is plotting against you every day of the week.
If you're a middle-aged woman and you notice your body going through changes, you should know this is a natural process of aging. It's called menopause - and according to the National Institutes of Health, over a million women experience this transition per year. During this time, it's common for your hormones to start depleting. When that happens, you'll probably notice symptoms that can be challenging to deal with and overcome.
Take a moment and see if any of these signs sound familiar:
Trying to deal with hormone deficiency can be a big ordeal for women and their partners. Thankfully, going through menopause and getting older doesn't mean you have to settle for an undesirable life. Hormone replacement therapy in Marvin, NC addresses the hormonal imbalances in your body so you can get back to feeling normal. These clinically proven treatments are now available from Better Life Carolinas and can help women just like you reclaim the youthful vigor you're used to having.
Before we explore the many benefits of HRT for women, let's first look at two of the hormones that can fluctuate during menopause - progesterone and estrogen.
As a female, your reproductive health thrives on progesterone and estrogen. Made by your ovaries, these hormones play a major role in a range of functions, such as:
During your childbearing years, estrogen is responsible for preparing the lining of your uterus for a fertilized egg, while progesterone helps prepare and sustain the pregnancy once the egg has implanted. However, as you age, both of these hormones begin to decline, leading to a stage known as perimenopause, which occurs before menopause.
This transition period is characterized by significant changes in your body as it prepares for the next stage of life, where you can no longer bear children. Unfortunately, the years leading up to menopause can be extremely uncomfortable due to these hormonal fluctuations. That's where female HRT starts to make a lot of sense.
During menopause, many women opt for hormone replacement therapy. Menopause marks the end of the reproductive phase, and as you enter perimenopause, your estrogen and progesterone levels decline, and eventually, your body produces a fraction of the hormones it used to. This hormonal imbalance results in uncomfortable symptoms.
Hormone replacement therapy restores the depleted levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in your body, helping to alleviate the common symptoms of menopause and reducing the risk of long-term diseases. At Better Life Carolinas, our goal is to provide hormone replacement therapy that ensures healthy and balanced hormone levels for your overall wellness.
Maintaining hormone stability is crucial for women to live a healthy life. This is where Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) comes into play, as it helps in balancing the hormones that would otherwise get altered due to menopause.
At Better Life Carolinas, we recognize that every woman is unique, and, by extension, every patient is different. Therefore, our team of specialists and doctors offer personalized treatment options by combining holistic treatment, nutrition, fitness plans, and more to supplement our HRT treatments for women.
Many women wonder if HRT is the solution to their exhaustion, weight gain, and mood swings. It's hard to say if you're a good candidate for treatment without a comprehensive examination by an HRT expert at our clinic. What we can say is that when a woman's hormones are better balanced, she has a much better chance of enjoying life without the debilitating symptoms that other women experience. At Better Life Carolinas, that's our primary goal - to help you live a healthy life that you love.
Unlike some women's health clinics, money isn't our main motivator. Our HRT options aren't meant to keep you coming back for years and years. They have been developed to help provide your body with the balance it deserves through a patient-focused approach.
The Better Life program by Dr. Barber empowers patients with information about their health and wellness and, most importantly, puts in place a plan for the future. Most of us have a financial plan, but very few have a health plan. Our greatest asset is our health, and setting goals to manage our health plan is vital.
Better Life wants to partner with you to make the right choices for optimal health. For women going through menopause, hormone replacement therapy is often the best choice to reclaim your quality of life. Most of us know we need to lose weight, exercise, eat better, and quit smoking. Unfortunately, very few of us understand how to get out of the rut we tend to fall into. Our experienced team will design custom programs to empower you to make this life change for years to come.
One of the first and most frequently asked questions that our women's health doctors get usually focuses on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy. If you're trying to ease your way into menopause, chances are you're wondering about that too. When combined with healthy life choices like diet and exercise, we're happy to say that the benefits of HRT are both numerous and significant.
By now, this benefit probably sounds like a no-brainer, but it's one of the major advantages of HRT, so it's worth mentioning again. Menopause can often lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and difficulty sleeping. These symptoms can vary in intensity and can significantly impact your daily routine. Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment option that can help regulate estrogen and progesterone levels, thereby alleviating many of these symptoms.
While the most obvious benefit of HRT for women is relief from menopause symptoms, there's good evidence that suggests this treatment helps improve bone health, too. One study conducted on over 25,000 women aged 50-79 found that HRT reduced the risk of fractures. This benefit is especially important for women who had their uterus and ovaries removed before the age of 45 and experienced "surgical menopause." Such women are at a higher risk of bone loss and osteoporosis.
Your brain's ability to get energy from glucose, your body's primary fuel source, decreases during menopause due to a drop in estrogen levels. As a result, your brain switches to using fats (lipids) for fuel, which unfortunately leads to the harvesting of fat from the brain's white matter. This process produces ketones - chemicals created in the liver - to provide energy. However, starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) before reaching menopause can reduce the risk of this fuel switch and cut a woman's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in half.
As people age, their libido tends to decline, which is true for both men and women. For women, menopause can also cause vaginal dryness, which can make sexual intercourse less appealing. Hormone replacement therapy in Charleston can help boost your libido by restoring the levels of reproductive hormones in your body. When your reproductive hormones are balanced, you can get a boost in sex drive and alleviate problems like vaginal dryness.
As you approach menopause, you may notice that your weight tends to fluctuate more frequently. While this is a common occurrence as you age, it can make it difficult to shed extra pounds. Hormone replacement therapy isn't a magic solution for weight loss, but it can address the hormonal aspect of weight gain. Hormones can make it harder to maintain or lose weight, and hormone replacement therapy can help with that. By combining hormone replacement therapy with a healthy diet and regular exercise, you may be able to manage your weight more effectively and improve your overall health.
The benefits listed above are only a snapshot of what HRT can help you deal with and overcome. Contact Better Life Carolinas to learn about other advantages of hormone replacement treatment. But our women's health services don't end with HRT. Our doctors also provide several pain-free, non-surgical solutions for female intimacy problems.
We're talking about Femiwave Therapy, O Shot, and the Emsella Kegel Chair.
Are you ready to enjoy a normal sex life without having to rely on strange pills or invasive procedures? Femiwave therapy uses pulse waves to improve blood flow to the vaginal area without ever needing to go under the knife. This procedure enhances sensitivity, lubrication, tightens, strengthens, and improves the physical appearance of your vagina and the surrounding area. It has been shown to boost sexual satisfaction and function with no downtime, drugs, or lasers, and the results are long-lasting. The procedure is based on established shockwave therapy and has been backed by clinical studies for years to increase blood flow and restore healthy tissue.
Ideal candidates are women experiencing low libido, urinary incontinence, menopause symptoms such as painful intercourse and vaginal dryness, or women looking to improve their sex life. This procedure is quick and comfortable with no downtime, meaning you can swing by our office when it's best for your schedule and get treatment without disrupting your day.
Women in South Carolina use Femiwave therapy alongside hormone replacement therapy in Marvin, NC because it is:
While our male patients have enjoyed many benefits from our P-Shot (or Priapus Shot), we know that women deserve to enjoy some fun, too. Better Life Carolinas now provides a powerful treatment called the O-Shot (Orgasm shot) that can deliver incredible results for women. This simple procedure utilizes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to stimulate new tissue growth, and as a woman's own PRP is used, the O-Shot is completely safe and free of side effects. The health benefits of the O-Shot are numerous, and a revitalized sex life is just one of them.
The O-Shot earned its name by increasing a woman's intensity during orgasm, but it is also a natural approach to treating the following:
The Emsella Chair is a breakthrough innovation for women experiencing urinary incontinence. This common issue affects over 15 million women in the US and can cause embarrassing leakages, loss of sleep, and poor work performance. The Emsella Chair offers a non-invasive solution to this problem without the need for surgery or medication.
The Emsella Chair is an FDA-approved device designed for patients who want to improve their quality of life by addressing the symptoms of urinary incontinence. Sometimes referred to as the "Kegel Throne," this comfortable chair is an excellent option for those who have tried other solutions like medication and surgery but found that they negatively impact their daily lives.
The Emsella Chair uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) to stimulate contractions in your pelvic floor muscles. These contractions can help you regain control of your bladder and improve the strength of your pelvic floor muscles, much like kegel exercises but with greater efficiency. The Emsella Chair is unique in that it targets the entire pelvic floor with thousands of contractions per session, making it a highly effective treatment option for women.
While using the Emsella Chair, you may feel your pelvic floor muscles contracting. This is a normal reaction and indicates that the machine is functioning correctly. You might also experience a mild tingling sensation during the treatment, but it is not painful. After your session, you're free to resume regular daily activities without any downtime required. The best part is that, unlike surgery, there is no need for any medications to manage the pain or grogginess that usually comes after an invasive procedure.
The Emsella Chair is an excellent solution for women of all ages, but it is more commonly used by older women who tend to experience urinary incontinence. There are various symptoms related to urinary incontinence which can be effectively treated with the Emsella Chair.
Some of those symptoms include the following:
As thousands of women across the United States have said, our doctors can help you say "NO!" to urinary incontinence with Emsella Chair treatments.
At Better Life Carolinas, we're proud to be a partner on your path toward better wellness and healthy aging. Our team of women's health specialists and doctors provides constant encouragement, status checks, and recommendations to ensure that you receive personalized and ongoing medical management. We believe that receiving plenty of face-time and individual care from your personal physician is crucial to making a profound difference in your life - both now and in the future.
Whether you're approaching middle age or have already started menopause, our hormone replacement treatments could be an answer to your age management challenges. Contact our office today to learn more about the Better Life Carolinas difference and how our team provides the guidance you need to achieve a healthy life.
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To help inform voters in the Nov. 4, 2025, election, this candidate questionnaire is available to be republished by local publications in North Carolina without any cost. Please consider to help make this coverage possible.Name: Tom EckEmail: teck@marvinunited.comPolitical party: NonpartisanAge: 60Campaign website or social media page: https://marvinunited.com/Occupation: Corporate AttorneyEducation: BA, University of Southern California...
To help inform voters in the Nov. 4, 2025, election, this candidate questionnaire is available to be republished by local publications in North Carolina without any cost. Please consider to help make this coverage possible.
Name: Tom Eck
Email: teck@marvinunited.com
Political party: Nonpartisan
Age: 60
Campaign website or social media page: https://marvinunited.com/
Occupation: Corporate Attorney
Education: BA, University of Southern California. JD, University of Southern California
Have you run for and/or held elected office before? list previous offices sought and/or held): No.
Marvin is known for its small town, rural feel. As Union County becomes more desirable and growth pressures increase, can the city’s character be preserved? Or is change inevitable?:
Both. We all know the only thing that is permanent is change. It is incumbent on our elected leaders to manage that change appropriately. I believe Marvin’s unique character can and should be preserved, even as growth pressures mount, through the tools at our disposal—such as updating our land use plan (now, five years old) and following our own zoning ordinance. That way, we can responsibly - and fairly - manage our growth
In what ways can the village preserve Marvin’s rural feel despite pressures of growth as Union County increasingly becomes a desirable place to live?:
There's no doubt that Marvin is one of the most desirable places to live in North Carolina. In fact, everyday I give thanks for my life here. We can preserve Marvin’s rural feel by prioritizing: - Low-density development - Public-private preservation efforts and community-partnerships - Architectural standards that match our village’s character; and - A thoughtful land use plan and zoning ordinance, and when and how to grant conditional use permits
How do you plan to listen and make yourself accessible to residents about critical issues outside of public comment at village council meetings?:
One of the disturbing trends I’ve seen from watching and attending Marvin village council meetings is the level of outright hostility between members of the council and the public. That must stop, and no member of the council should tolerate abusive behavior by or toward council members. As a council member, I will insist that the public is heard and treated with respect at all times during council meetings, and, frankly, I will hold residents to the same standard of decent behavior.
Do you believe that the Village of Marvin should remain a largely residential community or explore opportunities for commercial development?:
Again, the answer is "both." Commercial development provides an opportunity to diversify the tax base and provide needed tax relief to Marvin homeowners, so it should not be ruled out. That said, ANY commercial development must fit the village's rural character, and the council should seriously review the impact of the development on infrastructure (such as storm water management), school overcrowding, and traffic in evaluating any such annexation or approving a zoning exception.
What sets you apart from other candidates?
It's important to note that I am running under the Marvin United banner, which is a group of like-minded candidates for Marvin mayor (Joe Barbara) and the two other council positions (Angel Martin and Fred Ilarraza). We stand together - and separate from the council members seeking re-election who have increased property taxes and supported irresponsible borrowing (the general obligation bond for greenways in 2024, for example).
A state championship defeat a year ago has motivated Marvin Ridge High’s volleyball team all season long.So much so that the Mavericks still aren’t satisfied after an impressive Western N.C. title victory on Tuesday.Facing a program that had eliminated them two years ago in the Western N.C. 4A semifinals, Marvin Ridge delighted a large home crowd in a 3-0 win over Cox Mill by scores of 25-7, 25-9, 25-13.In the first year of major N.C. High School Athletic Association realignment, this year’s meeting was...
A state championship defeat a year ago has motivated Marvin Ridge High’s volleyball team all season long.
So much so that the Mavericks still aren’t satisfied after an impressive Western N.C. title victory on Tuesday.
Facing a program that had eliminated them two years ago in the Western N.C. 4A semifinals, Marvin Ridge delighted a large home crowd in a 3-0 win over Cox Mill by scores of 25-7, 25-9, 25-13.
In the first year of major N.C. High School Athletic Association realignment, this year’s meeting was for N.C. Class 7A Western title.
“We had so many girls that were on that court and on that team and we lost two sets 26-24,” Marvin Ridge coach Brook Hammers said of last year’s 3-1 loss to Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons by a slim 11-25, 25-22, 24-26, 24-26 margin.
“That was hard,” Hammers said. “So the state championship has always been on the calendar but we’ve had the approach of ‘one game at a time.’ So we can’t get to the championship on the 31st if we can’t do what we’ve been doing since (the July 31 start of this season’s practice).”
Three additional Observer-area teams advanced to the championship round Tuesday:
— In 2A, Community School of Davidson (27-5) beat Cornerstone Charter 3-1 to advance to Saturday’s championship game in Raleigh. Community School will play Perquimans (28-3) at 11 a.m. in Reynolds Coliseum. The Spartans had a tough battle Tuesday night, winning the opening set 25-23 before Cornerstone Charter evened the match with a 25-21 victory. Community School of Davidson then took the next two sets 25-18 and 25-23 to close out the match.
— In 3A, Pine Lake Prep (20-4) beat Draughn 3-0 to advance to Saturdays’ 1:30 p.m. final in Raleigh against Ayden-Grifton (26-7). Pine Lake Prep has lost one set in the playoffs and has won four straight. The Pride swept Tuesday’s match by set scores of 25-15, 25-18 and 25-16.
— In 4A, Lake Norman Charter (29-3) beat South Rowan 3-0 to advance to Friday’s 5 p.m. against Uwharrie Charter (28-3) at Lawrence Joel Coliseum. Lake Norman Charter has won 24 straight games. The Knights had few problems Tuesday night, rolling to victory by scores of 25-10, 25-8 and 25-13.
Marvin Ridge will face Greenville’s D.H. Conley (26-2) in the state final, and the Mavericks can only hope for as good of a start as they got in Tuesday’s semifinal.
Marvin Ridge never trailed Cox Mill (27-2) in any set and were tied only at 1-1 in the second set.
In fact, the Mavericks have been rolling since suffering losses to Cardinal Gibbons (3-2) and Class 8A finalist Cary Green Level (3-0) in an early-season tournament at Green Level on Sept. 6.
Tuesday’s victory extended Marvin Ridge’s winning streak to 20.
THREE WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
Natalie Unkrich, Marvin Ridge: The senior had 10 service points and 19 kills to lead the Mavericks.
Jamie Carnes, Marvin Ridge: The sophomore had 10 service points and 10 kills.
Zoe Williams, Cox Mill: The sophomore had five service points and four kills to lead the Chargers.
NOTABLE
— Both schools have advanced to the playoffs every year since they opened in 2007 (Marvin Ridge) and 2009 (Cox Mill).
— Marvin Ridge will play in its third state championship match. The Mavericks are 1-1 in two previous trips.
— Marvin Ridge now has 15 20-win seasons, 15 regular-season league titles and 11 tournament titles. Cox Mill is 1-2 in state title matches — a win in 2016 with losses in 2020-21 and 2023 — along with eight 20-win seasons.
— Each team is likely to remain strong as Marvin Ridge has only four seniors and Cox Mill six.
— Of Marvin Ridge’s seniors, Unkrich (Lehigh) and Jillian Young (Flagler) are committed to play collegiately.
THEY SAID IT
“These girls know what the expectations are and they’ve done an exceptional job of executing that.” — Marvin Ridge coach Brook Hammers.
CLASS 8A
Tuesday’s semifinals
West
West Forsyth 3, Jordan 0
East
Green Level 3, Green Hope 0
Friday’s state finals
(at Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh)
West Forsyth (23-5) vs. Green Level (27-0), 2:30 p.m.
CLASS 7A
Tuesday’s semifinals
West
Marvin Ridge 3, Cox Mill 0
East
D.H. Conley 3, Cardinal Gibbons 2
Friday’s state finals
(at Lawrence Joel Coliseum, Winston-Salem)
Marvin Ridge (27-2) vs. D.H. Conley (26-2), 2:30 p.m.
CLASS 6A
Tuesday’s semifinals
West
Watauga 3, Kings Mountain 2
East
J.H. Rose 3, Gray’s Creek 0
Saturday’s state finals
(at Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh)
Watauga (27-1) vs. J.H. Rose (23-5), 4 p.m.
CLASS 5A
Tuesday’s semifinals
West
Hickory 3, Jesse Carson 1
East
Seaforth 3, Person 2
Friday’s state finals
(at Lawrence Joel Coliseum, Winston-Salem)
Hickory (34-3) vs. Seaforth (19-8), 7:30 p.m.
CLASS 4A
Tuesday’s semifinals
West
Lake Norman Charter 3, South Rowan 0
East
Uwharrie Charter 3, Randleman 0
Friday’s state finals
(at Lawrence Joel Coliseum, Winston-Salem)
Lake Norman Charter (29-3) vs. Uwharrie Charter (28-3), 5 p.m.
CLASS 3A
West
Pine Lake Prep 3, Draughn 0
East
Ayden-Grifton 3, Midway 0
Saturday’s state finals
(at Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh)
Pine Lake Prep (20-4) vs. Ayden-Grifton (26-7), 1:30 p.m.
CLASS 2A
West
Community School of Davidson 3, Cornerstone Charter 1
East
Perquimans 3, Holmes 1
Saturday’s state finals
(at Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh)
Community School of Davidson (27-5) vs. Perquimans (28-3), 11 a.m.
CLASS 1A
West
Leadership Academy 3, Clover Garden 1
East
Falls Lake Academy 3, Woods Charter 0
Saturday’s state finals
(at Lawrence Joel Coliseum, Winston-Salem)
Leadership Academy (22-7) vs. Falls Lake Academy (26-4), noon
CLASS 8A
Friday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
Myers Park (20-0) vs. Hoggard (15-0), 9 a.m.
CLASS 7A
Wednesday’s semifinals (weather permitting)
West
Ballantyne Ridge (16-4) at Page (15-1)
East
New Hanover (17-1) at Cardinal Gibbons (16-2)
Friday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
Ballantyne Ridge/Page vs. New Hanover/.Cardinal Gibbons, noon
CLASS 6A
Tuesday’s semifinal
West
Charlotte Catholic def. Watauga 5-2
Wednesday’s semifinal (weather permitting)
East
East Chapel Hill (15-3) at Terry Sanford (14-3)
Saturday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
Charlotte Catholic (26-1) vs. East Chapel Hill/Terry Sanford, 9 a.m.
CLASS 5A
Wednesday’s semifinals (weather permitting)
West
Hickory (11-4) at East Lincoln (18-2)
East
Seaforth (15-7) at Durham School of Arts (16-8)
Friday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
Hickory/East Lincoln vs. Seaforth/Durham School of Arts, noon
CLASS 4A
Wednesday’s semifinals (weather permitting)
West
Lincoln Charter (15-4) at Lake Norman Charter (12-3)
East
Salisbury (17-2) at Carrboro (23-1)
Saturday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
Salisbury/Carrboro vs. Lincoln Charter/Lake Norman Charter, noon
CLASS 3A
Wednesday’s semifinals (weather permitting)
West
Hendersonville (12-2) at Pine Lake Prep (12-2)
East
N.C. School of Science & Math/Durham (13-2) at Greene Central (15-3)
Saturday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
Hendersonville/Pine Lake Prep vs. N.C. School of Science & Math/Greene Central, noon
CLASS 2A
Tuesday’s semifinal
West
East Wilkes def. Highland Tech 6-0
Wednesday’s semifinal (weather permitting)
East
Manteo (19-0) at Research Triangle (18-0)
Saturday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
East Wilkes (24-1) vs. Manteo/Research Triangle, 9 a.m.
CLASS 1A
Saturday’s state finals
(at Burlington Tennis Center)
N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton (10-0) vs. Bear Grass Charter (10-10), noon
Wake Forest is the recipient of three 2025 NC Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Marvin Collins Awards for the following initiatives:• Wake Forest Downtown Plan ( Small Area Plan).• Go Wake Forest (Implementation).• South Main Street Corridor Study (Specialized Plan).Several members of the Wake Forest Planning Department accepted the award Oct. 15 at the APA-NC Conference in Charlotte.Adopted in 2024, the Wake Forest Downtown Plan provides recommendations and serves as a gui...
Wake Forest is the recipient of three 2025 NC Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Marvin Collins Awards for the following initiatives:
• Wake Forest Downtown Plan ( Small Area Plan).
• Go Wake Forest (Implementation).
• South Main Street Corridor Study (Specialized Plan).
Several members of the Wake Forest Planning Department accepted the award Oct. 15 at the APA-NC Conference in Charlotte.
Adopted in 2024, the Wake Forest Downtown Plan provides recommendations and serves as a guide for future land use and development, transportation and parking, pedestrian mobility, redevelopment opportunities, and streetscape improvements throughout Downtown Wake Forest.
Introduced on October 1, 2024, “Go Wake Forest” is a ridesharing transit service that operates similar to Uber and Lyft connecting riders directly from their doorstep to anywhere in Wake Forest’s jurisdiction and a portion of Raleigh’s Wakefield neighborhood. Riders can schedule rides through the official Go Wake Forest smartphone app and by calling 984-342-2319.
Approved in July 2024, the South Main Street Corridor Study represents a focused examination of safety, connectivity, and equitable access on South Main Street and presents a preferred conceptual design, offering a detailed "perspective" for the future of South Main Street.
For more information on the Downtown Plan and South Main Street Corridor Study, visit wakeforestnc.gov/planning/maps-plans-ordinances. For more information on Go Wake Forest, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Go Wake Forest.”
This marks the second year in a row Wake Forest has been recognized by the NC Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC). Last year the Town was the recipient of the 2024 Marvin Collins Award in the category of “Comprehensive Plan” for its “Town of Wake Forest Community Plan.”
The APA-NC is an association of 1,400 professional and citizen planners working to preserve and create great places throughout North Carolina. The APA-NC Marvin Collins Planning Awards program annually recognizes agencies and individuals that have completed outstanding plans, programs, and projects; have excelled as planning students; or have made notable contributions to the planning profession. The awards signify the highest standards of achievement for planning in North Carolina and highlight work that is worthy of attention.
The Awards Program is named in honor of the late Marvin Collins, a former Planning Director for Orange County, North Carolina, who developed the idea for the program in 1975. He received a Professional Achievement Award from the APA-NC just prior to his death in 1998. For the 25th anniversary of the awards program, the APA-NC Executive Committee recognized Collins' service to the chapter by adding his name to the awards program.
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