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Lowcountry Funsaver Helps Local Organizations

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For more information, visit www.lowcountryfunsaver.com  More>>

About SHVERA: Learn the facts

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Cable and satellite companies are pushing Congress to allow them to drop local stations. Get informed and contact your Congressman today. More>>

Protecting Your Home

More than 750,000 consumers use Angie's List to find high quality contractors, service companies and health care providers. More>>

Pet Helpers is a no-kill shelter that connects pets with their owners. More>>

Emergency Heating Assistance

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To find local and state agencies that can help pay your heating bills, go this website: www.energynear.org Or, call 1-866-674-6327 More>>

Help for Seniors

Norovirus Outbreak at Retirement Home in Charleston

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Outbreaks in the Charleston area: 1st outbreak - Hospital Catered Luncheon on Jan 20th. 12 people affected. 2nd outbreak - Ashley Park Retirement Village on Jan. 27th. 28 residents and staff members More>>

Consumer Reports has a short quiz to take to help you determine how prepared you are for retirement. More>>

Senior Shield is the product of a mandate from the General Assembly to protect South Carolina seniors from fraud. The Senior Shield business network aims to take the guesswork out of finding legitimate, trustworthy businesses for South Carolina seniors and their families. More>>

Senior Fraud Resource Guide

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Information from the South Carolina Office On Aging More>>

Lt. Governor's Office on Aging

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Get more information on services and providers here. More>>

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Price Watch

Check out the lowest gasoline prices in your area. More>>

Consumer Resources

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has an easy to join email list that will keep you informed on product recalls of any variety. From lead problems to outdoor products, the CPSC keeps you informed. More>>

The AARP provides a simple, step-by-step plan to freezing your credit cards. More>>

Click here for more information on Consumer Reports stories you see on Live 5 News. More>>

Get Help In Solving Consumer Issues Involving Disputes With South Carolina Businesses. More>>

Find out if a state registered sex offender lives in your neigbhorhood. More>>

Find out if the state government is holding money for you or someone you know. More>>

Recalls

The FDA tracks all recalled food and drugs and allows you to search by brand, product or company. More>>

Lean Cuisine Recalls

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Nestle is recalling three varieties of its Lean Cuisine frozen food meals. More>>

Nissan recalls 2007-08 models

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Nissan Motors is recalling more than 200,000 cars to fix a sensor system that could affect the passenger side air bag. The Japanese automaker says an electric component could interrupt a signal in the More>>

Live 5 News provides links to recall announcements from the joint government recall website. This includes announcements regarding Consumer Product Safety, Highway Safety, Food Safety and announcements from the FDA. More>>

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