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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.
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.
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.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
Sign up for a workshop today!
Our volunteers are committed to the work we do for the Granite State’s 50-plus population and we can’t thank them enough. Simply put, we could not do everything we do without their help and dedication that manifests in ways that bring tangible impact to our 215,000 members throughout the Granite State!
Join AARP NH and The Old Farmer’s Almanac astrologer Theresa Reed for a fascinating online session on Jan. 21 (6-7 pm).
If your New Year’s resolutions include finding a new job, work-from-home opportunities may sound appealing. While many remote positions are legitimate, some aren’t what they appear to be. Criminals often pose as legitimate employers on job boards, social media, or send unsolicited texts, promising easy money, flexible hours, and a quick hiring process.
Enter our Fast Break to Fraud Prevention Sweepstakes & win tickets to the Celtics/Pacers Game Jan 21
During the 2026 legislative session, AARP is urging lawmakers to keep funding the state’s Health Homes program, which helps clients eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare who have the highest medical needs.
AARP Wisconsin is prioritizing legislation to fund fall prevention, protect consumers from scams and expand housing options.
Fraud reports of all types across the country have risen in recent years, and the amount lost per year is up substantially, according to federal data. New legislation hopes to safeguard consumers.
Virginia lawmakers will consider paid leave for the state’s family caregivers and tighter rules for cryptocurrency ATMs during the 2026 legislative session. Along with establishing a prescription drug affordability board, paid leave and crypto fraud measures are AARP Virginia’s top priorities this year.
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