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Skechers to pay $40 million to customers for Shape-Up Shoes false claims

Skechers to pay $40 million to customers for Shape-Up Shoes false claims

ATLANTA (WTOC) - Skechers is going to pay up for it's shape-ups. The government says Skecher's claims that the Shape-Up fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best. 
 
The footwear company will pay $40 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that Skechers made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes would help people lose weight and strengthen their butt, leg and stomach muscles.

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Stashin' Cash: How to start saving

Stashin' Cash: How to start saving

By Cyreia Sandlin - email

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Do you have a problem saving money? You're not alone, and there are several steps you can take to start putting money away for the future.

Jody McGovern, of Wells Fargo Advisors in Savannah, deals with clients every day who want to put money away for the future. She said that saving in this economy can be tough.

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New partnership takes students to new heights

BEAUFORT CO., SC (WTOC)- Science, technology and engineering are coming alive at Battery Creek High School and they will soon open the door of opportunity for students like Erick Barbosa.

"I want to go into aerospace and engineering when I grow up," said Barbosa.

Next year, Barbosa and other students at Battery Creek will get the opportunity to take college courses in aeronautics through a new partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's largest university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

Beaufort Co. School Board to meet

BEAUFORT CO., SC (WTOC)- The Beaufort County School Board will be tacking the budget on Tuesday night. They are considering a number of proposals.

One thing on their agenda is incorporating iPads in the classroom. Riverview Charter School is already using the devices in its classrooms. The district is looking at purchasing 8,000 iPads for all of the county's high schools and middle schools. 

It's all part of the school district's college and career readiness plan for next year to help students achieve.

Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest this weekend in Hilton Head

Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest this weekend in Hilton Head

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (WTOC) - The 16th annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest will be held Saturday at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.