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Today at 11:35 AM  After almost a quarter century, the city of Charleston is again building low-income housing in an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Hugo.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Capital Senior Center officially changed its name to the Lourie Center.

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

Monday, February 25, 2013  At least 69 percent of the more than 50 million Medicare beneficiaries suffer from two or more chronic conditions.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Seniors at Blythewood got a blast from the past on Wednesday, thanks to elementary students.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The holiday season is known as a time for giving, and one neighborhood community did just that. They surprised two senior citizens and their families, making sure their Christmas lights keep shining bright.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission are teaming up to make senior citizens’ holiday season a little brighter and warmer.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The saying "With age comes wisdom" may not always be true according to a new study.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  During the summer months in South Carolina, even a light breeze can bring relief.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  A Republican senator wants residents to be able to carry a gun openly.

Monday, November 21, 2011  The Tri City Senior Center in West Columbia held their first art show for seniors Monday.

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.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Senior citizens in Lexington County took their first steps into a newly renovated leisure center Monday.

Friday, October 15, 2010  The Social Security Administration is set to announce that more than 58 million retirees and disabled Americans will have to go a second straight year without a cost-of-living increase in benefits.