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.
Veterans
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.
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Senator Ernst Host SC’s Women Veterans Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– U.S. Senator Tim Scott is hosting a South Carolina Women Veterans Event, along with Senator Joni Ernst on Saturday. It will take place at First Baptist Church of Columbia. According to organizers, the event is free and open to public, but an RSVP was necessary www.scott.senate.gov/veteransrsvp. In a release, Senator Tim Scott said “I am so excited to welcome…
Job fair to feature opportunities for veterans, spouses
A hiring fair, taking place later this month, is geared toward military veterans and their spouses.
Veterans May Have to Return Bonus
Military men and women given bonuses more than a decade ago, say they’re being forced to give it back with interest.
Watch: New Report Shows VA Wait Times Worse
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — According to a new report billions of dollars spent making changes to VA hospitals across the country over the past two years has done very little to help change services for some of our country’s bravest. In fact, some even say the generous amount of money poured into the centers have made wait times worse. Click here…
Watch: Caring for our Veterans
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — Click here to see how the VA is hoping to expand care for our Veterans. Categories: News Tags: nurses, va, Veterans
Watch: Veterans Rally at SC State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans rallied at the State House Wednesday for the importance of the military. Music, guest speakers and information were on hand for those in attendance. Veterans putting the focus on the needs of South Carolina’s Military and Veterans. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crysty Vaughan, Veterans
