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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: November 14, 2008

Huntington Chapter is Divided We Fail Champion

The AARP Huntington Area Chapter #5405 has earned $500 for the group by collecting 1,105 signed pledge cards and becoming a Platinum Champion in the Divided We Fail 2008 Chapter Champion Challenge.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: October 31, 2008

Seniors Against Investment Fraud: SAIF Program Helps Older West Virginians Protect their Money

The Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF) Program provides West Virginia's senior citizens the information needed to recognize, avoid and report investment fraud. SAIF is the first place to call before investing.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: October 31, 2008

Mayors and County Commissions Throughout West Virginia Endorse Divided We Fail Initiative

Local officials from Morgantown to Mercer County have demonstrated support for AARP's Divided We Fail initiative by issuing proclamations and signing the elected official pledge.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: October 16, 2008

AARP West Virginia Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Rod Run

A surprise visit by "Ethel Percy Andrus" wrapped up the Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop Festival—a large car show featuring more than 800 classic vehicles.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: October 16, 2008

AARP Helps West Virginians Receive Stimulus Payment

The AARP Foundation and AARP West Virginia state office teamed up to help West Virginians apply for the federal tax stimulus.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: August 26, 2008

AARP West Virginia Blitzes Beckley

West Virginia’s Divided We Fail initiative blitzed the southern coalfields August 12 and 13 with a community blitz in Beckley.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: July 18, 2008

AARP to Host Consumer University: Financial Literacy 101 at Tamarack in Beckley

AARP West Virginia and several local agencies are teaming up to host Consumer University: Financial Literacy 101 August 13, at the Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: July 18, 2008

AARP Praises Sternwheel Regatta Festival For Adding Walking Event To Distance Run

Walking enthusiasts get ready. Changes to the annual walking event during the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Festival means walkers get the same benefits as runners this year.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: June 18, 2008

Older West Virginians Stand to Benefit from Five Tax Programs

From personal income to property taxes, older homeowners can decrease their tax liability and put that savings to use at home.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: June 3, 2008

West Virginia Long-Term Care Guide Available

AARP West Virginia is teaming up with the West Virginia Health Care Association to provide state residents with reliable information about how to choose long-term care.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: June 3, 2008

AARP Joins West Virginians' Campaign for a Healthy Future

AARP West Virginia is joining forces with several statewide organizations and the West Virginia legislature to explore ways to expand health care to all. It's part of West Virginians' Campaign for a Healthy Future.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: May 19, 2008

AARP Shreds Nearly Seven Tons of Paper at Day of Service Events; Effort Saves 168 Trees, Educates Hundreds About Identity Theft

Hundreds of West Virginians were educated about identity theft and safely disposed of documents containing personal information at four AARP national Day of Service events statewide on Thursday, May 8.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: May 19, 2008

West Virginia Gets a New Area Code–Start Dialing 10-digit Local Calls

To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the 681 area code will be added to the same geographic area served by the 304 area code, which is the entire state of West Virginia.

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: May 5, 2008

Voters and Candidates Invited to Baseball Game for Election Night Celebration

Everyone who is NOT running for office has a chance to win a prize on Primary Election Night at Appalachian Power Park!

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Subchannel: West Virginia. Date: April 30, 2008

Volunteer Position Descriptions

Find the right volunteer opportunity for you.

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