Aging is inevitable, and for many, it signals the beginning of a new chapter - one where you cross off bucket list items and live life to the fullest, on your own terms. However, for some men, aging is a horrible prospect, filled with chronic fatigue, irritability, and inability to perform in the bedroom. If you're concerned about life in middle age and beyond, we've got great news: there are easy, proven steps that you can take to help stop the negative effect of aging.
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For men, getting older comes with its perks, like living life on their own terms and not having to "sweat the small stuff" day in and day out. At the same time, there are aspects of aging that men dread, like hormonal changes. Yes, you read that right – men, not just women, go through hormonal changes as they age. For men, the biggest change involves a drop in testosterone.
Lower levels of testosterone can wreak havoc on a male's mind and body and when left untreated, can result in symptoms like:
Those symptoms are concerning, but with testosterone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine, many males improve their quality of life with age. The good news is that TRT and anti-aging meds aren't only reserved for "old guys." In fact, there's no magic age at which men should start thinking about hormone replacement therapy. Everyone's body is different, so if you're experiencing the above conditions in your mid-30s, TRT could be a viable solution when you consult with a doctor.
Testosterone is a crucial hormone for men and plays an important role throughout the male lifespan. Most of a male's testosterone is produced through the testicles. Also called the male sex hormone, testosterone starts playing its part during puberty.
When a male goes through puberty, testosterone helps males develop:
As boys turn to men and men grow older, testosterone levels deplete naturally. Sometimes, events like injuries and chronic health conditions like diabetes can lower testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much T, it results in hypogonadism. When this happens, the testosterone must be replaced, or the male will suffer from symptoms like muscle loss, low libido, and even depression.
TRT is exactly what it sounds like: a treatment option for men that replaces testosterone so that your body regulates hormones properly and restores balance to your life. Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT alleviates the symptoms that men experience with low T.
Originally lab-synthesized in 1935, testosterone has grown in popularity since it was produced. Today, TRT and other testosterone treatments are among the most popular prescriptions in the U.S.
Without getting too deep into the science, TRT works by giving your body the essential testosterone it needs to function correctly. As the primary androgen for both males and females, testosterone impacts many of the body's natural processes – especially those needed for overall health. For example, men with low T are more prone to serious problems like cardiovascular disease and even type-2 diabetes.
When your body quits making enough testosterone, it causes your health to suffer until a solution is presented. That's where TRT and anti-aging medicine for men can help. TRT helps balance your hormones and replenish your depleted testosterone. With time, your body will begin to heal, and many symptoms like low libido and irritability begin to diminish.
For men, aging is the biggest contributor to lower testosterone levels, though there are other causes like obesity, drug abuse, testicular injuries, and certain prescribed medications. Sometimes, long-term health conditions like AIDS, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease can lower testosterone levels.
When a man's testosterone levels drop significantly, it alters his body's ratio of estrogen and testosterone. Lower testosterone levels cause more abdominal fat, which in turn results in increased aromatase, which converts even more testosterone into estrogen.
If you're concerned that you might have low T, you're not alone. Millions of men in the U.S. feel the same way. The best way to find out if your testosterone is low is to get your levels tested.
For sustainable testosterone replacement therapy benefits, you must consult with hormone doctors and experts like those you can find at Global Life Rejuvenation. That way, you can find the root cause of your hormone problems, and our team can craft a personalized HRT plan tailored to your needs.
Are you used to blasting through a productive day and accomplishing all your daily goals? Do you find yourself losing muscle mass and the craving to be intimate with your partner? Does your partner complain about how irritable you have become? If you're not usually a curmudgeon, your body could be giving you a sign. It could be time to speak with a doctor about TRT and anti-aging medicine for men in Fayetteville, NC.
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you might be battling against low testosterone:
One of the most common reasons that men choose TRT is because they have lost that "spark" with their partner. It's not easy for a man to hear that they're not performing like they used to. Intimacy is a powerful part of any relationship. When a once-healthy sex life dwindles, it can cause serious relationship issues.
The good news is that low libido doesn't have to be a permanent problem. TRT and anti-aging medicines help revert hormone levels back into their normal range. When this happens, many men have a more enjoyable life full of intimacy and sex drive.
Weak erections – it's an uncomfortable subject for many men in the U.S. to talk about. It's even worse to experience first-hand. You're in the midst of an intimate moment, and you can't do your part. Despite being perfectly normal, many men put blame and shame upon themselves when they can't achieve an erection. And while the inability to perform sexually can be caused by poor diet, obesity, and chronic health conditions, low testosterone is often a contributing factor.
Fortunately, weak erections are a treatable condition. The best way to regain your confidence and ability in bed is to speak with your doctor. Once any underlying conditions are discovered, options like TRT may be the best course of treatment.
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Do you find it harder and harder to work out and lift weights in the gym? Are you having problems lifting heavy items that you once had no problem lifting?
Recent studies show that when men are inactive, they lose .5% of muscle strength every year, from ages 25 to 60. After 60, muscle loss doubles every decade. While some muscle loss is common as men age, a significant portion can be tied to low testosterone levels. When a man's T levels drop, so does his muscle mass.
Testosterone is a much-needed component used in gaining and retaining muscle mass. That's why many doctors prescribe TRT Fayetteville, NC, for men having problems with strength. One recent study found that men who increased their testosterone levels using TRT gained as much as 2.5 pounds of muscle mass.
Whether your gym performance is lacking, or you can't lift heavy items like you used to, don't blame it all on age. You could be suffering from hypogonadism.
If you're like millions of other men in their late 20s and 30s, dealing with hair loss is a reality you don't want to face. Closely related to testosterone decline and hormone imbalances, hair loss is distressing for many men. This common symptom is often related to a derivative of testosterone called DHT. Excess amounts of DHT cause hair follicles to halt their production, causing follicles to die.
Because hair located at the front and crown is more sensitive to DHT, it grows slower than other follicles and eventually stops growing permanently. Thankfully, TRT and anti-aging treatments for men in Fayetteville, NC, is now available to address hair loss for good.
While it's true that you can't change your genes, you can change the effects of low testosterone on your body. Whether you're suffering from thinning hair or hair loss across your entire head, TRT and other hormone therapies can stop hair loss and even reverse the process.
Also called "man boobs," gynecomastia is essentially the enlargement of male breast tissue. This increase in fatty tissue is often caused by hormonal imbalances and an increase in estrogen. For men, estrogen levels are elevated during andropause. Also called male menopause, andropause usually happens because of a lack of testosterone.
If you're a man between the ages of 40 and 55, and you're embarrassed by having large breasts, don't lose hope. TRT is a safe, effective way to eliminate the underlying cause of gynecomastia without invasive surgery. With a custom HRT and fitness program, you can bring your testosterone and estrogen levels back to normal before you know it.
Decreased energy was once considered a normal part of aging. Today, many doctors know better. Advances in technology and our understanding of testosterone show that low T and lack of energy often go hand-in-hand.
If you're struggling to enjoy activities like playing with your kids or hiking in a park due to lack of energy, it could be a sign of low T. Of course, getting tired is perfectly normal for any man. But if you're suffering from continual fatigue, a lack of enjoyment, or a decrease in energy, it might be time to speak with a doctor.
Whether you're having a tough time getting through your day or can't finish activities you used to love, TRT could help.
A study from 2011 showed that men who lose a week's worth of sleep can experience lowered testosterone levels – as much as 15%, according to experts. Additional research into the topic found almost 15% of workers only get five hours of sleep (or less) per night. These findings suggest that sleep loss negatively impacts T levels and wellbeing.
The bottom line is that men who have trouble sleeping often suffer from lower testosterone levels as a result. If you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day but toss and turn all night long, you might have low T.
TRT and anti-aging medicines can restore your T levels back to normal, which can help you sleep better with proper diet and exercise.
You're feeling down about everything, and there's no solid explanation for why you're in such a crummy mood. Your daily life is great and full of success, but you can't help but feel unexcited and unmotivated. If you're experiencing symptoms like these, you may be depressed – and it may stem from low testosterone.
A research study from Munich found that men with depression also commonly had low testosterone levels. This same study also found that depressed men had cortisol levels that were 67% higher than other men. Because higher cortisol levels lead to lower levels of testosterone, the chances of severe depression increase.
Depression is a very real disorder and should always be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. One treatment option gaining in popularity is TRT for depression. Studies show that when TRT is used to restore hormone levels, men enjoy a lighter, more improved mood. That's great news for men who are depressed and have not had success with other treatments like anti-depression medicines, which alter the brain's chemistry.
Ask anyone over the age of 50 how their memory is, and they'll tell you it wasn't what it used to be. Memory loss and lack of concentration occur naturally as we age – these aren't always signs of dementia or Alzheimer's.
However, what many men consider a symptom of age may be caused by low testosterone. A 2006 study found that males with low T levels performed poorly on cognitive skill tests. These results suggest that low testosterone may play a part in reducing cognitive ability. If you're having trouble staying on task or remembering what your schedule is for the day, it might not be due to your age. It might be because your testosterone levels are too low. If you're having trouble concentrating or remembering daily tasks, it could be time to talk to your doctor.
Why? The aforementioned study found that participating men experienced improved cognitive skills when using TRT.
Even though today's society is more inclusive of large people, few adults enjoy gaining weight as they age. Despite their best efforts, many men just can't shed the extra pounds around their midsections, increasing their risk of heart disease and cancer.
Often, male weight gain is caused by hormone imbalances that slow the metabolism and cause weight to pile on. This phase of life is called andropause and happens when there is a lack of testosterone in the body. Couple that with high cortisol levels, and you've got a recipe for flabby guts and double chins.
Fortunately, TRT treatments and physician-led weight loss programs can correct hormone imbalances and lead to healthy weight loss for men.
The benefits of hormone replacement therapy for men are numerous. TRT not only grants relief from low-T symptoms but can help give protection against age-related diseases. Additionally, doctors now recognize male testosterone as an important role in alleviating depression.
Some of the most exciting benefits of TRT can include:
Because men do not go through a specific period of hormonal changes like women do (called menopause), many doctors refer to "male menopause" as androgen decline. This is just another term for low testosterone, but like female menopause, the symptoms can be serious and affect your quality of life.
The best way to fight back against male menopause is with male HRT treatment from Global Life Rejuvenation. We provide the following HRT treatments for men:
Our treatment options are personalized for your body and are available as creams, gels, injectables, and implantable pellets. To find out if testosterone replacement therapy is safe for you, contact Global Life Rejuvenation today to schedule your comprehensive testing and anti-aging treatment consultation.
Growth hormone peptides are an innovative therapy that boosts the natural human growth hormone production in a person's body. These exciting treatment options help slow down the aging process and give you a chance at restoring your youth.
Sermorelin is a synthetic hormone peptide, like GHRH, which triggers the release of growth hormones. When used under the care of a qualified physician, Sermorelin can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels, and help you feel much younger.
Human growth hormone (HGH) therapy has been used for years to treat hormone deficiencies. Unlike HGH, which directly replaces declining human growth hormone levels, Sermorelin addresses the underlying cause of decreased HGH, stimulating the pituitary gland naturally. This approach keeps the mechanisms of growth hormone production active.
Benefits of Sermorelin include:
Ipamorelin helps to release growth hormones in a person's body by mimicking a peptide called ghrelin. Ghrelin is one of three hormones which work together to regulate the growth hormone levels released by the pituitary gland. Because Ipamorelin stimulates the body to produce growth hormone, your body won't stop its natural growth hormone production, which occurs with synthetic HGH.
Ipamorelin causes growth hormone secretion that resembles natural release patterns rather than being constantly elevated from HGH. Because ipamorelin stimulates the natural production of growth hormone, our patients can use this treatment long-term with fewer health risks.
One of the biggest benefits of Ipamorelin is that it is suitable for both men and women. It provides significant short and long-term benefits in age management therapies, boosting patients' overall health, wellbeing, and outlook on life. When growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland using Ipamorelin, clients report amazing benefits.
Some of those benefits include:
Whether you are considering our TRT services, HRT for women, or our growth hormone peptide services, we are here to help. The first step to turning back the hand of time starts by contacting Global Life Rejuvenation.
Our friendly, knowledgeable TRT and HRT experts can help answer your questions and walk you through our procedures. From there, we'll figure out which treatments are right for you. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to looking and feeling better than you have in years!
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If you live near Chemours' Fayetteville Works facility:Call Chemours at (910) 678-1101 to have your drinking water well sampled or for more information.At DEQ's direction through the 2019 Consent Order, Chemours is sampling private drinking water wells in four counties (Bladen, Cumberland, Robeson and Sampson) near its Fayetteville Works facility. The ...
Call Chemours at (910) 678-1101 to have your drinking water well sampled or for more information.
At DEQ's direction through the 2019 Consent Order, Chemours is sampling private drinking water wells in four counties (Bladen, Cumberland, Robeson and Sampson) near its Fayetteville Works facility. The current sampling area is approximately 10 miles south and 25 miles north of the plant; sampling is being conducted in a step-out plan.
To have your well sampled, call Chemours at (910) 678-1101. Messages to the Chemours call-line are monitored during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Chemours should respond within 24-to-48 hours starting on the next business day. Messages to the Chemours call-line are monitored during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Chemours should respond within 24-to-48 hours starting on the next business day. If no one answers, leave a message with your name, address, and telephone number to see if you qualify for testing. If you don’t currently qualify for well testing, you may in the future. Chemours is required to keep your contact information and notify you if testing extends to your area
Parsons is the third-party environmental consultant Chemours has contracted to perform the well sampling. If you request to have your well sampled, a Parsons representative will be contacting you. Parsons is the only well sampling vendor used by Chemours to sample wells.
Under the Consent Order signed in February 2019, there are three ways a resident can qualify for replacement water supplies:
Since 2017, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has stopped the discharge of process wastewater to the Cape Fear River and drastically reduced air emissions of PFAS from Chemours. Those actions limit new contamination from plant operations. The Consent Order signed in February 2019 directed Chemours, among other things, to determine the extent of the PFAS contamination related to the Fayetteville Works site and provide replacement water supplies to affected residents.
Following the EPA release of a final Toxicity Assessment in October 2021 for GenX, DEQ sent a letter requiring Chemours to review existing well sampling data and identify residents who would be entitled to public water or whole-house filtration under the revised drinking water health advisory level of 10ppt for GenX. DEQ also required Chemours to develop and submit a plan that outlines the transition of residents who previously received reverse osmosis systems based on GenX results to either public water or whole-house filtrations systems as appropriate under a lower GenX health advisory level.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metronet today celebrated the official grand opening of its Fayetteville storefront. As the ultra-high-speed fiber optic provider continues to connect homes and businesses throughout Fayetteville, the fully funded $70 million construction project has moved rapidly to provide residents and businesses with access to multi-gigabit service.“We are excited to further welcome Metronet into our community with the...
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metronet today celebrated the official grand opening of its Fayetteville storefront. As the ultra-high-speed fiber optic provider continues to connect homes and businesses throughout Fayetteville, the fully funded $70 million construction project has moved rapidly to provide residents and businesses with access to multi-gigabit service.
“We are excited to further welcome Metronet into our community with their storefront’s official grand opening”
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Metronet’s Fayetteville storefront, located at 399 Westwood Shopping Center, provides customers with the opportunity to learn more about Metronet’s multi-gigabit, 100 percent fiber optic speeds and service offerings. Customers may now visit the newly opened storefront to sign up for service plans and speak with Customer Care Associates face-to-face. Additional resources and information may be found at Metronet.com.
“Metronet’s storefront will be a valuable asset to Fayetteville,” said Robert Van Geons, President and CEO of the Fayetteville Economic Development Center. “Metronet’s investment has strengthened our city’s continued economic development, providing residents and businesses with advanced fiber optic technology that will propel us forward as a growing city.”
“We are excited to further welcome Metronet into our community with their storefront’s official grand opening,” said Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin. “Metronet’s reliable, high-speed fiber optic internet has been a game changer for the City of Fayetteville. As Metronet continues to rapidly expand, we look forward to seeing how their service will positively impact the lives of residents and the success of businesses throughout the city.”
“Metronet is committed to providing the very best fiber optic network design and quality for communities throughout the country. We are honored to continue providing ultra-high-speed internet speeds to Fayetteville residents and businesses while increasing our local presence throughout the community,” said John Autry, Metronet Regional Sales Manager, Community Development. “Our Fayetteville storefront will be the very first to feature our interactive new concept design, which will allow us to serve customers better than ever before.”
Residents and businesses throughout Fayetteville have access to the fastest symmetrical, upload and download speeds available. According to data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet is raked the “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Fayetteville.”
As a leading fiber optic internet provider, Metronet provides innovative technological communication speeds to over 250 communities in 16 states across the U.S. With its expanded presence in Fayetteville, Metronet will continue to support more communities across the state with access to a 100 percent fiber optic infrastructure that has the ability to provide multi-gigabit speeds of up to 10GB.
City officials interested in adding their community to Metronet’s growing list of “Certified Gigabit Cities Powered by Metronet” may visit metronet.com/gigabit-city or contact Eddie Massengale, Metronet Sr. Director of Business Development & Government Affairs at [email protected] or call 423-280-9031.
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CorrespondentFor the first time in quite a while, temperatures across the Cape Fear region should be about average.Not too warm. Certainly not too cold. But things won't quite be "just right," either."Unsettled" is probably a better term for things as a series of frontal boundaries will bring clouds and showers to the region. For now, it doesn't look like there's any severe weather, and we won't see any of those 4-inch frog-stranglers that hit Robeson and Bladen counties over the weeken...
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For the first time in quite a while, temperatures across the Cape Fear region should be about average.
Not too warm. Certainly not too cold. But things won't quite be "just right," either.
"Unsettled" is probably a better term for things as a series of frontal boundaries will bring clouds and showers to the region. For now, it doesn't look like there's any severe weather, and we won't see any of those 4-inch frog-stranglers that hit Robeson and Bladen counties over the weekend.
A weak cold front drops through the region Monday, with clouds and occasional sprinkles but nothing really notable. Northerly winds will hold Fayetteville below 70 degrees today, with lows in the low 40s overnight.
We'll see clouds come and go on Tuesday as high pressure drifts to the east, but things should remain dry. Fayetteville and points south might top 70, despite a northeast breeze, but it looks like upper 60s elsewhere. Overnight lows will likely hold at about 50 as cloud cover increases overnight.
On Wednesday, increased moisture flow into the Carolinas and an approaching frontal boundary make things look a bit unsettled. Rain chances will increase during the day, with patchwork light showers sliding across the region. Clouds will again hold Fayetteville to a high of about 70, with lows near 55.
Thursday looks pretty similar, perhaps wetter with a stronger northeast win. There's no severe storm activity expected, but an umbrella will be a good idea.
The Dogwood Festival will see a mixed bag of weather. Friday may be the messiest day of the week as low pressure in the Gulf is projected to slide up the Southeast coast. Time and track are uncertain, but for now, it looks like gloomy skies, a brisk easterly wind and one-and-off showers through the day and evening.
Wind and rain chances die down Saturday as the low moves away, with highs returning to the mid-70s across the region. Another cold front is advancing on Sunday, but it shouldn't affect Fayetteville until late. Looking for generally sunny skies and a high of about 75.
Got a weather question? Chick Jacobs can be reached at [email protected] or NCWeatherhound on Twitter.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- When Vickie Mullins hauls nearly a dozen gallon-water jugs into her house each week, it's more than just a chore. For the Cumberland County resident, it's a reminder of the dangers that threaten her family."It's terrible," Mullins admitted. "We are doing all we can to keep this going but it's getting tiring."Six years ago, Mullins' private water well in Cumberland County tested positive for chemicals. Today, her property still does not have clean and safe access to water.T...
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- When Vickie Mullins hauls nearly a dozen gallon-water jugs into her house each week, it's more than just a chore. For the Cumberland County resident, it's a reminder of the dangers that threaten her family.
"It's terrible," Mullins admitted. "We are doing all we can to keep this going but it's getting tiring."
Six years ago, Mullins' private water well in Cumberland County tested positive for chemicals. Today, her property still does not have clean and safe access to water.
The chemicals in Mullins well were per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS; a group of man-made chemicals that have been used for decades to make products resistant to stains, grease, and water. PFAS are often referred to as forever chemicals because it is hard for them to break down.
"They were byproducts of production. So they just got discharged directly to the river or into the air," explained North Carolina State University environmental epidemiologist Dr. Jane Hoppin. "The requirements of testing of byproducts is so much less than something that's an active ingredient, so we know very little."
In 2017, it was publicly revealed that the Fayetteville chemical plant Chemours and its predecessor company, Dupont, had been dumping PFAS into the Cape Fear River for decades.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality estimates nearly 7,000 residential wells have tested positive for levels of PFAS above the acceptable amount across Bladen, Cumberland, Robeson and Sampson counties.
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Mullins lived just less than 10 miles from the Chemours plant for more than three decades. She and her family raised chickens, were beekeepers and maintained a large garden, but after news of the contamination broke, they had to change their way of life.
"A lot of people were testing the food or testing the animals. We're testing the soil itself. So far from what I've heard, it's all showing up everywhere," Mullins said speaking about PFAS. "Everyone is changing their life around."
Her family's beehives have been reduced and they grow most of their crops out of pots now.
"Are we poisoning someone if we sell them our honey? Are we poisoning someone if we give them our chicken eggs or blueberries?" Mullins questioned.
Hoppin and a team of researchers at NC State have been studying PFAS since 2016. She recalled when they first started they quickly discovered the scope of the contamination as every person's blood they tested came back positive for these brand-new chemicals.
"It's not just one source, but the whole Cape Fear region is probably contaminated with PFAS," Hopping said. "That's alarming, it provides drinking water for like over a million people."
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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality explained the issue of PFAS is "larger than one company or one compound." Beyond the Chemours investigation, DEQ found 42 of the 50 public water systems it sampled tested positive for some types of PFAS. DEQ said these water systems impact three million North Carolinians.
Hoppins said the full impact of long-term exposure to PFAS on individuals' health isn't known yet.
"We don't know what all these chemicals mean for your health," she said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pointed to a number of studies that suggest that high levels of certain PFAS may lead to higher cholesterol levels, an increased risk for certain types of cancer and changes in the liver.
Hoppin explained trying to measure historic exposure to PFAS and its connection to current health effects can be challenging,
"We know that before the discharge stopped to the Cape Fear River that people were probably drinking 700 parts per trillion of GenX potentially every day for 40 years. But we can't measure that in people's bodies today, because that chemical has a half-life of three days." Hopping said. "So just like if you were to drink alcohol on Saturday night, on Thursday we can't measure it in your body. But we know that a lifetime of drinking on Saturday night can have health consequences."
Mullins said she can't help but worry and wonder what decades of exposure to contamination has had on the health of her community.
"I have so many friends with cancer right now; couples. I have a couple right down the road here. They both have cancer," Mullins said.
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While Mullins is still bathing and cleaning with her contaminated well water, corrective steps have started to be taken.
Since 2019, Chemours has been required by a consent order to determine the extent of the PFAS contamination related to its Fayetteville site and provide replacement water supplies from bottled water to filtration systems to some residents. Some homes have recently received a granulated activated carbon system, or a GAC system, that filters PFAS and GenX out of the home's water.
The state's consent order also requires Chemours to reduce GenX air emissions by 99.9%.
In a statement to ABC, Chemours said, "We have and continue to implement state-of-the-art technologies, including a thermal oxidizer completed in December 2019 that destroys over 99.99% of PFAS air emissions. In addition, our remediation work includes systems to intercept, collect, and treat legacy PFAS compounds in groundwater and surface water discharges from the site. These systems reduce PFAS compounds reaching the Cape Fear River and follow efforts previously taken by Chemours that reduced HFPO-DA process discharges and emissions by 97%."
The company is also working on an underground barrier wall that will work to capture and treat groundwater and reduce PFAS by at least 99%.
"Chemours' products are vital to advancing technologies for the energy transition and the next generation of sustainable innovations. The world depends on our products, and we are committed to manufacturing these essential chemistries responsibly," the company said in a statement.
In past years, Cumberland County officials have said they want to build a public water system and committed $21 million to run water lines to affected areas, including over 1,000 homes and two public schools. Those plans have not started, but in March 2023, the county was awarded $15 million to help build that system. It's estimated the project will cost $28 million.
In March 2022, the county filed a lawsuit against Chemours and Dupont that alleged their products caused contamination.
The Complaint alleged that the companies discharged these toxic chemicals into Cumberland County's air, groundwater and surface water for decades, "in blatant disregard" for the effects on Cumberland County and its residents. That case is still active and pending in North Carolina's Supreme Court.
Mullins is also one of nearly 2,000 homeowners who are seeking legal action against Chemours.
A spokesperson for Chemours declined to comment on pending litigation.
Mullins, along with other residents, acknowledges the work that's been done but continues to press for more accountability and action from both Chemours and local leaders.
"It's just scary. You know?" she said. "Not knowing when we're going to get water is making it even worse."
She is concerned about county officials allowing new construction on and near land that tested positive for PFAS. She is also concerned that Chemours plans to expand its Fayetteville facility.
"There comes a time when this has got to stop," she said.
Mullins said she won't stop speaking out and fighting for the fair changes she'd like to see in the county.
"I'm going to protect my family and my friends the best I can," she said.
For a deeper dive into PFAS in North Carolina and the fight to reduce them, tune in on April 21 to ABC's 'Trouble on Tap' special highlighting more voices fighting for clean, safe water in the Cape Fear Valley.
With warmer weather comes a handful of fairs, festivals and other events to look forward to.Residents need not travel far to find live music, local food, carnival rides and children’s activities around Fayetteville this March, April and May.Spring will bring a Korean church’s spring roll sale; the first-anniversary celebration of a fast-growing food truck face-off; the Dogwood Festival, a tradition for more than 40 years; the Fort Bragg Fair; a potential return of the Tacos and Beer Festival to Westwo...
With warmer weather comes a handful of fairs, festivals and other events to look forward to.
Residents need not travel far to find live music, local food, carnival rides and children’s activities around Fayetteville this March, April and May.
Spring will bring a Korean church’s spring roll sale; the first-anniversary celebration of a fast-growing food truck face-off; the Dogwood Festival, a tradition for more than 40 years; the Fort Bragg Fair; a potential return of the Tacos and Beer Festival to Westwood Shopping Center; and a macaroni and cheese cook-off.
Take out your calendars; here are five upcoming events to check out.
Though not necessarily a festival, a sure sign of spring each year is the Korean church's annual spring roll sale. Fayetteville Korean Baptist Church on Cliffdale Road is offering spring rolls at $10 per dozen, and bulgogi beef meals served with two spring rolls, rice and cucumber kimchi for $12. All proceeds benefit mission ministries, according to the event flyer.
Time and date: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 1-3
Address: Fayetteville Korean Baptist Church, 6873 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville
Cost: $10-$12
Food Truck Warz is a festival-style event that brings together 10 to 20 food trucks, a DJ, and thousands of attendees who vote to decide which truck takes home a trophy, organizer Busta Brown told The Observer in November.
The organization will celebrate its one-year anniversary next month with a food truck and food vendor face-off in Parkton, a Robeson County town about 15 miles from Fayetteville’s city center. No alcohol is permitted at the family-friendly event.
Time and date: Noon to 5 p.m. March 11
Address: Parkton Place, 1860 Armory Road, Parkton
Cost: Free to attend
Website: Search “Foodtruck Warz” on Facebook
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Country music acts Ashland Craft and David Nail, rock acts Lit and Buckcherry and a Michael Jackson tribute band will take the stage at the 41st Dogwood Festival in April.
Festivities will include food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, a climbing wall and an axe-throwing trailer, a BMX bike show and car, motorcycle and truck show.
Attendance is free, but paid VIP tickets for concerts and a food and wine event are available.
Date: April 27- April 30
Address: Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave, Fayetteville
Cost: Free to attend
Website: thedogwoodfestival.com
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The annual Fort Bragg fair returns to the area in May. It will be open to the public and will feature carnival rides and live entertainment, according to the Fort Bragg Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation website.
Gates open at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets include admission, unlimited rides, entertainment and parking.
Date: May 3-14
Address: Fort Bragg Fairgrounds, 1500 Howell St., Fort Bragg
Cost: $9 to $21
Website: bragg.armymwr.com/calendar/event/23406
The Fayetteville NC Taco & Beer festival may be back after a two-year hiatus, organizer Malia Allen said. It was last held in 2021 at Westwood Shopping Center, but the property’s new owners have yet to give Allen permission to hold the event, which is tentatively scheduled for early May, she said.
If all goes well, dozens of vendors will again offer tacos, beer and other merchandise, she said.
Time and date: Noon to 5 p.m. May 6
Address: To be announced
Cost: $13-55
Website: facebook.com/eattacosdrinkbeer
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Revolutionary Coworking will host Mac & Cheese Throwdown at Dirtbag Ales in early May. Contestants may represent restaurants, food trucks, catering businesses or be home cooks. A panel of judges and up to 200 attendees will sample the entries to determine a winner.
Time and date: 1 to 4 p.m. May 13
Address: Dirtbag Ales, 5435 Corporation Dr., Hope Mills
Website: revolutionarycoworking.com/mac-cheese-throwdown
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