Fort Jackson celebrates its 107th birthday
Fort Jackson — known for training half of all Army recruits across America — is celebrating its birthday with a week of events.
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Hip Hop turns 50
The musical genre Hip Hop celebrates its 50th birthday today. Click here to see how you can celebrate without having to leave the Midlands
Fort Jackson celebrates 106th birthday
Brigadier General Jason Kelly says the event also highlights the diversity and the heritage of the US Army.
Benedict College celebrates its 153rd birthday
On Thursday, faculty, alumni, and students, came together at Antisdel Chapel to celebrate Benedict College’s 153rd birthday.
Colorado woman celebrates 99th birthday with glider flight
An elderly artist from Colorado is setting the bar pretty high for her birthday. For most people’s 99th birthday, you might throw a surprise party or even plan a fancy trip, but she took it a step further.
Tuskegee airman asking for cards to celebrate his 100th birthday
A Rhode Island veteran made history while serving our country. Now, he is asking Americans from all over the country to help him celebrate his birthday.
Community honors SC veteran with drive-by parade for his 100th birthday
A South Carolina veteran recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Over the weekend, the community honored Mr. George Alexander with a drive-by parade past his house near Lake Wateree.
WWII veteran receives special surprise on his 102nd birthday
A 102-year-old World War II veteran hasn’t been allowed to have visitors in his retirement home for nearly a year due to COVID-19. On his birthday, his friends decided to bring the party, and a special tribute, to his front yard.
Hopkins woman celebrates 100th Birthday with a Parade
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is a celebration 100 years in the making! Saturday, friends and family held a parade in Hopkins, and the guest of honor was Lula G. Daniels. Lula is getting ready to turn 100. Her birthday is Monday, July 13, 2020. She is a resident of Hopkins. Everyone joined in for the Birthday Parade celebration, including police and…
Celebrating the birthday of a civil rights icon
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King would have been 90 years old today. A march a rally will commemorate the icon’s birth next week. Click here to find out more details.
