City of Columbia holds 47th Annual Veterans Day Parade
The City of Columbia’s 47th Annual Veterans Day Parade kicked off at the corners of Sumter and Laurel Streets as families, friends, and those who’ve served cheered from the side.
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SCDEW offering special opportunities for veterans looking for employment
The State Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) is offering special opportunities for veterans who are looking for a job.
Progressive Insurance donates car to veteran
Earlier Thursday, Nov. 6, Progressive Insurance donated a car to a veteran in need.
4th of July celebrations — Help and tips available for Veterans with PTSD
Fireworks are meant to entertain and bring joy — but for Veterans and service members with post traumatic stress disorder, the sights, sounds, and even smells of smoke can set off a slew of negative feelings and physical reactions.
“Wreaths Across America” to recognize thousands of Veterans on December 14th
Governor Henry McMaster is proclaiming December as “Wreaths Across America Month” — recognizing a group that’s dedicated to honoring our Veterans throughout the country and across South Carolina.
12th Annual Fishing Derby held for local Veterans
The Troop Appreciation Foundation out of Chapin hosted its 12th Annual Fishing Derby for local Veterans Thursday morning.
Columbia Fisher House celebrates 1-year anniversary, Veterans and guests respond
“It was a family. This was our family while my husband was in the hospital. And then when he passed they grieved with us. And they made everything so much better. I just don’t think I could’ve handled what I had to go through without them. We’d been married 46 and a half years,” Shugart says.
Veterans Claims Clinic
Veterans in the Midlands have a chance to learn more about services available to them next week.
Non-profit serving Veterans and First Responders receives $175,000 donation
“So we’re gonna struggle, but I get to choose if I want to suffer. And when a person leaves here and goes through this training, they recognize, “I have a choice. I don’t have to live this way.” And then the question begs, “And now what?” And that’s what we get to do. We get to watch individuals leave here with a goal set, to say I’m gonna make this first step to living better and doing better,” says Christian.
South Carolina’s 1st-ever “Veteran of the Year” announced at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina’s first-ever “Veteran of the Year” was announced at the State House Tuesday morning. Of the more than 400,000 Veterans across SC, Army First Sergeant Alvin King (Retired) was chosen for his service, leadership, and impact on the Veteran community. King was presented the award by Governor Henry McMaster and SC’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs…
