The South Carolina Department on Aging is a resource for all SC older adults, their caregivers, and family members. 1-800-868-9095
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📢Get ready for the 2026 Wise@Work Career Event!🎉
Are you a jobseeker aged 55 or older looking for a full- or part-time position? The Wise@Work Career Event is for you! This event, held during National Employ Older Workers Week, is sponsored by DEW, SC Works, SC Department of Aging (@AgingSC), and the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission (@LCRAC) and aims to connect jobseekers aged 55 and older with careers and resources.
📆Wednesday, September 23rd
🕗10AM - 1PM
📍Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Ave., Columbia, SC, 29169
This exciting event offers great career resources, so dress professionally, bring your resume, and be prepared to speak with hiring staff! For more information about the event, visit aging.sc.gov/events/wisework….
#scdew #scworks #scdepartmentofaging #lexingtoncountyrecreationandagingcommission #careerevent #jobfair #wiseatwork
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Enabling multi-factor authentication on your accounts and devices provides those extra layers of security to help prevent unauthorized access, reduce the risk of a breach, and protect your sensitive information. The perfect plus one!
#scdca #mfa #cybersecurity #valentinesday
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No Valentine? No problem! Swipe right on preparedness this season. Make an emergency plan with your loved ones, then practice it until everyone knows it better than their favorite pickup lines.
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Scam artists like to pretend to be the IRS or SC Department of Revenue. Be skeptical of any calls, emails, texts claiming to be from the IRS or DOR. They will not contact you by e-mail or text message to ask for personal information.
#SCDCA #SCDR #IRS #TaxSeason #TaxTime #TaxTips
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Buying Super Bowl snacks like,
One for the party… one for the emergency kit… and one because it was on sale.
You don't need an excuse to buy more snacks just do it!
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Roads across the state have refrozen overnight, creating dangerous conditions this morning. Ice may not be visible, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Avoid travel if possible. If you must drive, use extreme caution and give SCDOT crews room to work.
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Find information on South Carolina State Government Office Closings/ Delays at scemd.org/closings/
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Without a shadow of a doubt, buckle up!
Please stay off the roads if possible this morning, but if you're commuting on this #GroundhogDay, make sure you buckle up, slow down and give plenty of distance. The potential for refreeze of wet roads are likely, especially on secondary roads that are shaded or on overpasses and bridges.
Visit 511sc.org or download the 511S SC Traffic App to check road conditions before necessary travel.
#SCWX #SCWeatherPreps #EmergencyPreps #SCTwee
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The snowfall may be over, but the danger is not. Our suggestion is clear – please stay off the roads until conditions improve.
If travel is unavoidable, take a moment to clear your windshield, roof and mirrors before you hit the road. Remember, visibility is key, especially when road conditions are sketchy.
Visit 511sc.org or download the 511S SC Traffic App to check road conditions before necessary travel. And make sure you keep your speed low and give plenty of space with other vehicles.
#SCWX #SCWeatherPreps #EmergencyPreps #SCTweets
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Roads are tricky to navigate when there is snow. If it’s not essential, don’t get on the road. Stay home. Remember, bridges, overpasses, and roads less traveled freeze first. Avoid driving if possible.
If you must drive, reduce your speed and avoid sudden braking.
ALT Photo of a close up of a car and its tire on snow. White text on the image says “Winter Weather Road Safety”
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Take a snow day, Part 2 and AVOID the roads if possible. If you don’t have to travel, stay home.
If you plan to head outside:
• Wear a hat, scarf, and gloves to cover exposed skin
• Layer thin, warm clothes under a thicker coat
• Choose waterproof shoes and thick socks
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The road conditions here in the Midlands are beginning to deteriorate as we get more winter weather this afternoon.
Too many drivers are driving too fast for the conditions that are present.
If you need to be on the road, slow that ride down and take it easy!
South Carolina Department on Aging retweeted
Our overpasses and bridges will ice over before the road does.
As you can see here we already have ice forming in places. This is on I-77 northbound just before Two Notch Road.
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How can you stay safe in freezing temperatures? With snow expected this weekend, follow these #WinterReady tips to keep you warm:
• Dress in several layers of loose-fitting clothing to trap heat
• Choose waterproof, well-insulated boots.
• Limit the amount of time outdoors.
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Fashion forward and ready to brave the cold! Make sure to grab those layers before you head outside!
#winterweatherprep #scwx #winterweather
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Cold weather can bring extra challenges, especially for older adults.
Stay safe this winter by keeping important numbers nearby, staying connected with loved ones, and asking for help when you need it. A little preparation goes a long way toward preventing slips and falls.
ALT Infographic with an illustration on the left of the image and text on the right. The illustration is of an older couple, a man and woman, inside their living room. The window shows it is snowing outside. The text reads “Winter Preparedness: Tips for older adults. -Keep important numbers by your phone. -Stay connected! Keep in touch with family and friends. -If you use a cane, walker, or wheelchair, wipe or dry the wheels and tips before entering your home. -Reach out to family, friends, or neighbors for help clearing ice and snow from your walkways.”
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REMINDER: Tonight’s forecast calls for dangerously cold temperatures across the Upstate. If you have an elderly loved one or neighbor living alone – please take a minute to check on them. You’ll be glad you did. And so will they.
Local emergency shelters can be found here: scemd.org/stay-informed/emer…
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Find information on South Carolina State Government Office Closings/ Delays at scemd.org/closings/