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Thursday, April 11, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford and his Democratic congressional opponent Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch are scheduled to meet in a debate later this month.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Senior citizens in the Palmetto State feel their health care for the poor and disabled is a top priority.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Officials with the South Carolina Department of Revenue have answered some of the questions WACH Fox viewers had about the Department of Revenue Breach Notice.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Barack Obama's re-election campaign kept up pressure against Republican rival Mitt Romney on two fronts Friday, launching a new ad defending the president's record on Medicare while challenging Romney to release at least five years of tax returns.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says the state pension system is underperforming and paying too much in fees.Loftis is to testify Tuesday to a Senate Finance subcommittee. Legislators are looking to reform the pension system to make it more secure. Possibilities include requiring public workers to contribute more of their salary to their retirement benefits

Monday, November 28, 2011  The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is offering older drivers a chance to freshen up their driving skills.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  South Carolina senior citizens are keeping an eye on Social Security and Medicare as the GOP presidential candidates make their pitches to potential voters. On Thursday, AARP released survey results showing that by nearly 3 to 1, likely Republican voters in the South Carolina first-in-the-South primary overwhelmingly oppose cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits to reduce the deficit.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  A recent AARP study shedding light on a disturbing trend people 50 and older are more likely to go without food. The study showing almost nine million Americans including 10 percent of South Carolinians are affected.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Data released this week from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the number of South Carolina residents between 55 and 74 years old jumped by about 300,000 people from 2000 to 2010.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Legislative Director Teresa Arnold says AARP's survey of people 50 and over says most of them prefer long term care over nursing homes.

Monday, December 27, 2010  The first baby boomers get set to turn 65 with their retirement security in jeopardy.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  The Richland County Sheriff's Office has teamed up with AARP to offer a course that reinforces driver safety.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is partnering with the AARP to provide classes to help elderly drivers improve their skills behind the wheel.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  South Carolina AARP state director Jane Wiley said Thursday that Democrat Ashley Cooper of Charleston and Republican Ken Ard of Pamplico have agreed to appear.

Friday, May 07, 2010  Americans 45 and older are far more open to sex outside of marriage than they were 10 years ago, but they're engaging in sex less often and with less satisfaction.