Wreath laying ceremony at Ft. Jackson to honor fallen service members
For Memorial Day Monday, soldiers, veterans, and their families at Fort Jackson joined together to pay tribute to fallen service members in a wreath laying ceremony.
Memorial Day
50,000 bikers ride around the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness for prisoners of war this Memorial Day Weekend
On Memorial Day, the nation pauses to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Over the weekend, 50,000 bikers from all across the country rode together around the U.S. Capitol and National Mall. Their mission is to raise awareness for prisoners of war and demand action for service members who are missing in action and still unaccounted for.
Biden commemorates war dead at Arlington National Cemetery
By Calvin Woodward
President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to honor America’s war dead on Memorial Day, and he extolled their sacrifices for the pursuit of democracy.
Hundreds gather at Fort Jackson National Cemetery to honor those who served
More than 4,000 veterans and their spouses have been laid to rest in Columbia
For some people, Memorial Day means more than just a day off from work.
Fort Jackson hosts Memorial Day ceremony today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson National Cemetery is getting ready to host a Memorial Day ceremony to honor all of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Members of the public are invited to commemorate the Federal holiday remembering all branches of the military who died while on active duty in all wars….
SC DOT Memorial Day Road Conditions
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation has an update on traffic conditions this weekend. SC DOT officials announced they will not close any lanes for interstate work during the Memorial Day weekend, unless it is an emergency. SC DOT officials say the restrictions are in place now and will not be lifted until until 6 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Pack your patience for Memorial Day weekend travel
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Pack your patience as you get ready to enjoy the Memorial day weekend. If you are hitting the road, you won’t be alone. AAA says nearly 615 thousand drivers in South Carolina will travel for the holiday. And if you’re filling up before you hit the road, gas prices are averaging two dollars and 45 cents a…
Memorial Day ceremony held at the Dorn VA honors the fallen
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —An early Memorial Day event was held Wednesday for some of the those who the day honors. Veterans were able to participate in a wreath laying ceremony during the event which was held at the Dorn VA Medical Center, just ahead of the federal holiday that pays homage to al of the men and women who lost…
Fort Jackson set to host Memorial Day ceremony
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson National Cemetery is getting ready to host a Memorial Day ceremony to honor all of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Members of the public are invited to commemorate the Federal holiday remembering all branches of the military who died while on active duty in all wars….
Fallen soldiers remembered at Memorial Day Ceremony
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Today dozens of people gathered at the Vietnam Memorial Park in observance of the countless South Carolina men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. One woman, Diane Rawl, lost her son Lt. Ryan Rawl 6 years ago in Afghanistan due to a suicide bomber. Rawl said, “Every day is Memorial Day for…
