Employers looking to hire individuals for nearly 3,000 positions at the “Honoring our Veterans Virtual Job Fair”
If you’re looking for a new job, there are nearly 3,000 positions available at the “Honoring our Veteran’s Virtual Job Fair.”
Veterans
Local soldiers remember serving in Operation Desert Storm 30 years ago
It’s been 3 decades since thousands of american troops deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Some of those soldiers live right here at home as part of U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base.
More than one-thousand veterans vaccinated at Colonial Life Arena Monday
Colonial Life Arena transformed Monday to host and vaccinate more than one-thousand local veterans, thanks to a partnership between the Columbia VA Health Care System and the University of South Carolina.
Midlands soldier comes home to give his children a holiday surprise
Staff Sgt. Raymond Henry returned after an eleven-month tour in Iraq
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With Christmas just around the corner, a Midlands father gave three of his children a holiday gift they’ll never forget. It may have taken him across the globe and eleven months to deliver, but Staff Sgt. Raymond Henry surprised his children at a holiday assembly at Harbison West Elementary School. When asked about her father, Shanel Henry,…
Columbia to host annual Veterans Day Parade Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans from across the state will be honored Monday, November 11, during the City of Columbia’s 41st Annual Veterans Day Parade. The annual celebration starts at 11am at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets and continues down Sumter Street to Pendleton street. It is one of the southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades. City officials say this year’s…
Hundreds gather to honor the life of an unclaimed veteran
Petty Officer Third Class James Miske lived in Columbia and served in Vietnam
A Navy veteran who had no family to claim him after his death had more than 500 people pay their respects to him.
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.
South Carolina veterans get executive level representation with ceremonial bill
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Veterans officially have representation on the executive level in South Carolina. Tuesday morning Governor Henry McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a ceremonial bill signing for the legislation creating the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Leaders say elevating the profile of the VA shows the state cares about veterans. Categories: State Tags: Dorn VA, Gov….
Growing demand for service dogs across the Midlands
PAALS says that applications to be paired with service animals have gone up 67%
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — More people across the Midlands are looking to start a special bond with service dogs. In her 13 years with Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS), Jennifer Rogers says the amount of people asking to be paired with a service dog has never been higher. “Our waiting list and applications that come through have increased by 67%…
Vietnam Veterans gather at State House to celebrate service
More than 900 men and women from Palmetto State died during war
For the second straight year, hundreds of veterans came to the State House to celebrate the sacrifices made by those who served in Vietnam.
