Wreaths Across America Ceremony Canceled
2020-09-22
The Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 has been cancelled due to the pandemic. With the very limited number ofContinue Reading
Celebrating 350 years
2020-09-01
By Brig. Gen. (Sheriff) Leon Lott [A version of this story was published Aug. 9, 2020, in the Post & Courier] This year, the S.C.Continue Reading
R. Hunter Dabbs earns commission
2020-08-21
R. Hunter Dabbs commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Airforce Aug 17. Dabbs earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of SouthContinue Reading
VA to host diabetes expo
2019-11-01
The Columbia VA Health Care System will present four days of events, open to the public, which highlights information on ways to control and lowerContinue Reading
Columbia veterans job fair September 19
2019-09-11
DAV and RecruitMilitary are joining forces to attract, hire and retain military veterans and military spouses in the Columbia area September 19 at the USCContinue Reading
Midlands Technical College Designated as Purple Heart College
2019-08-28
Affirming its longstanding commitment to providing quality higher education and support services to military veterans and their families, the Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission signedContinue Reading
Student volunteers achieve a mission for community
2019-08-28
Story by Jennifer Scales – Columbia VA Health Care System Public Affairs They share a last name, with no relation to each other. Yet, theyContinue Reading
Fort Jackson holds annual Run for the Fallen
2019-08-23
Fort Jackson will host its annual 5K run/walk honoring fallen soldiers and the survivors of soldiers at 8 a.m. Sept. 14, at Hilton Field. ThisContinue Reading
Big Red Barn Retreat announces Healing Lenses Exhibit
2019-08-15
Nonprofit to hold photography exhibit showcasing veteran work The Big Red Barn Retreat is kicking off a photography exhibit titled, “Healing Lenses” at Stormwater StudiosContinue Reading
Gamecocks visit Veterans
2019-08-15
Gamecocks tally continues toward ‘8-in-8’ with Columbia VAHCS annual visit. Story by Jennifer Scales, Columbia VA Health Care System Public AffairsPhotos by Ken Holt, MedicalContinue Reading
Columbia VAHC welcomes local NFL player
2019-08-06
Story by Jennifer Scales, Columbia VA Health Care System Public Affairs The Columbia VA Health Care System’s Voluntary Service Office partnered with the Drill SergeantContinue Reading