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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.
As a child, Kelly Jo Barnwell recalls going to work with her mom and watching as she led a room full of older adults through gentle exercises.
For South Carolina residents, preparing for the 2025 hurricane season — particularly after the devastation of last year’s Hurricane Helene — means more than just stockpiling food, water and medications. It means preparing to deal with the inevitable criminals who sweep into town promising to fix damaged roofs and broken fences.
Win a Blackstone Griddle! Enter June 1-30, 2025. Must be 18+ and SC resident. Prize valued at ~$249. See rules on our website.
Sam Waldrep worked for more than three decades at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Now retired, he advocates for long-term care support for older South Carolinians with AARP.
It’s possible today to do everything from depositing a check to reviewing your medical records from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Beyond that, gaining new digital skills can also pay off in the job world.
Join us this summer on Mondays @ 1 p.m. for our Summer Tech Training. Each session is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your tech skills and knowledge. Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities to learn and grow!
Join us in Columbia for an exclusive screening of "The Beekeeper."! This thrilling film underscores the importance of protecting your information online. Admission is free, but registration is required. Click the article title for registration details.
A specialized $350 million hospital to treat brain disorders will soon become a reality in South Carolina.
This page provides updates regarding the Social Security Administration's proposed customer service changes and AARP's responses to those changes.
March 20, 2025- In response to the Social Security Administration's recent decision to require in-person identity verification, AARP South Carolina State Director Charmaine Fuller Cooper who represents the state’s 640,000 members said:
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