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CHARLOTTE — AARP members from the Carolinas joined a chorus of protesters at the Duke Energy shareholders meeting who feel the company’s rate hike requests are excessive in today’s economy.

AARP South Carolina, a non-partisan membership organization for people 50+, announces its 1st Congressional District general election debate hosted by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and broadcast live on WCBD-TV April 17 at 8 p.m.

(Columbia) The AARP South Carolina and Patch.com GOP runoff candidate debate scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 in Beaufort has been cancelled due to candidate participation. "It takes two candidates to have a debate," said Patrick Cobb, AARP SC spokesperson. "After numerous attempts to get Mr. Bostic's commitment to participate in the debate, a decision had to be made in the ability to produce a quality debate." Mark Sanford had previously accepted the invitation for the debate.

AARP South Carolina and Patch.com have invited the two GOP runoff candidates on the ballot for the First Congressional seat nomination, Curtis Bostic and Mark Sanford to participate in a candidate debate on Tuesday, March 26 at USC-Beaufort's Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

It's time for spring cleaning and safely dispose of your personal documents at an AARP shred event. Here is the schedule of where you can take your personal documents and have them securely shred at no cost. We ask that you limit your shred contributions to no more than three boxes or bags.

AARP South Carolina is looking for its next State President. This volunteer position is the highest position within an AARP state office. The role of state president offers an individual the opportunity to utilize considerable skills and experience to make a positive difference in the lives of South Carolina residents 50+.

The South Carolina General Assembly convenes on Tuesday, January 8, 2012. The two-year session will be action packed as members discuss and debate issues important to older South Carolina residents.

Learn how AARP helps Saluda River Academy for the Arts with its snack pack program. They are always looking for volunteers to help and the benefits are great. This month's edition of IMARA Woman magazine profiles the project and helps you see the issue of hunger through the eyes of a child.

AARP SC has more shred events that you can take advantage of. Please limit your items to three bags or boxes.