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AARP South Carolina

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Join AARP South Carolina on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a free film series at the Nickelodeon Theater in downtown Columbia. Experience three powerful films that explore civil rights, courage and the ongoing fight for equality. Registration is required; AARP membership is not.
As we wrap up 2025, AARP South Carolina is proud to reflect on the work we’ve done together with members, volunteers, and partners across the Palmetto State.
Scammers Increasingly Using Cryptocurrency ATMs in South Carolina
The kiosks—often located in gas stations, groceries or convenience stores—convert cash into difficult-to-trace digital currency. Growth in such scams has led to calls for legislation to better protect South Carolina consumers.
The South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) is reviewing settlements reached between Duke Energy Progress (DEP) and Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) regarding their separate proposals to increase electric rates across the state.
AARP South Carolina partners with the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s One SC Fund to fight hunger and support food banks across the state.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Continuing our longstanding commitment to honor veterans, active military and their families, AARP Montana has set up this resource page to share free tools, guides and resources that are especially designed for Montana veterans and military personnel.
It started with a simple question: What if older adults had access to classes that were as relevant as they were inspiring?
According to an AARP survey, 61% of older adults are worried they will not have enough money to support themselves in retirement, and 20% of older adults have no retirement savings at all.
AARP New Mexico invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and government agencies to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through Tuesday, March 4, 2026, at 3 p.m. Mountain. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.
In the past, scammers preferred using gift cards, bank transfers, and payment apps to swindle money from their victims. But scammers have had to adapt as awareness and protections have increased among consumers, law enforcement, and businesses. Their latest tactic involves directing victims to pay at a “crypto ATM,” a new and less familiar method.
Join the AARP Utah University webinar series to help you make the best decisions on topics that matter most as we age.
Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, and this is the perfect time to give it a try or build on the skills you already have. AARP Lehigh Valley is offering two types of sessions at St. Luke’s SportsPlex: one for brand-new players and another for those who have taken clinics before and want to improve. Please read the class descriptions carefully to ensure you sign up for the correct level.
Week one update from the 2026 SD Legislative Session.
AARP Illinois, in partnership with the Lockport Township Park District, is thrilled to bring back its most loved virtual concert series—and you’re invited!
AARP California Tea & Coffee Tuesdays is a monthly, virtual series connecting you to experts on health, wealth, self and other issues that matter to older adults and their families.
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