According to Capt. Troy Elwell, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking 10 individuals wanted for Family Court Bench Warrants all the individuals are at least $25,000 behind in child support.

The Senate has voted to prohibit credit card companies from arbitrarily raising an individual’s interest rate and charging many of the exorbitant fees. The vote was 90-5. With the House on track to endorse the measure by week’s end, President Barack Obama could see a bill on his desk by the end of the week.

Buying a car is a big investment, especially during these tough times…but what happens when you get laid off after a big purchase? Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for the story.

There may be help for laid off workers who owe car payments. Ford and GM may help make your car payments for you. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop will tell you how and why. Tune in to WJBF News Channel 6 at 11 for the details.

The economy and South Carolina’s high unemployment rate appear to be affecting child support payments in the state. Larry McKeown, child support enforcement director for the state Department of Social Services, says, “I can’t specifically attribute it to the economy, but we have seen a decrease of about a little over two percent in collections, when comparing January of ‘09 to January of ‘08.“ WJBF News Channel 6’s Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.

The state cut $20 million in unemployment checks last week and the Employment Security Commission isn’t sure how long its federal loans will carry it into February.

In the School Report…it’s a proposed change to the way Georgia teachers receive pensions. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud to explain.