Mekong Memoirs: Come hear the story of a Vietnam veteran from South Carolina
July 1, 2025
Glen Inabinet was a bit farther along in life, a bit more mature, than the average draftee who went to Vietnam. He was an old married man of 25, and…
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Newest exhibition at Upcountry History Museum assembles display of Avengers originals
June 4, 2025
Traverse the Marvel Universe through a unique experience that explores the fourth installment of the Avengers saga in “Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition,” a first-of-its-kind showcase opening at the Upcountry…
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Ashmore to Uncover Revolutionary War Artifacts and Insights at Laurens County Museum
June 4, 2025
The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens County Museum will continue on June 7 and June 10, 2025. On Saturday, June 7, at 10:00 am, Durant Ashmore will reveal…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Mitch Ray as new Executive Director
June 2, 2025
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced the appointment of Mitch Ray as its new Executive Director, effective June 2, 2025. With over 15 years of leadership experience and a…
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Free lecture on the Battle of Bunker Hill, 250 years later
May 29, 2025
There were more Revolutionary War battles fought in South Carolina than anywhere else, but we have to admit that there were SOME significant fights elsewhere. And the 250th anniversary of…
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Laurens County Hall of Heroes Hosts 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes
May 26, 2025
Under overcast skies that gave way to sunshine and then a light rain near the close of the ceremony, residents from across Laurens County gathered for a solemn and stirring…
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Honoring Our Heroes: Memorial Day Ceremony and Car Show Set for May 26 in Laurens
May 19, 2025
On Monday, May 26, the community is invited to gather at the Laurens County Library’s Veterans Monument for a morning of remembrance, patriotism, and community pride as part of the…
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The Battle of Camden, as explained by a ‘redcoat’
May 13, 2025
Books have been written about war since writing was invented. In the 1890s, Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage initiated a new way to tell such stories. Rather than…
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Free admission to the museum for military and families, thanks to Blue Star
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum seizes upon every opportunity to honor those who have served in uniform. That certainly includes those serving now – and their…
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Veteran ‘Tunnel Rat’ will tell his story at Lexington County Library branch – May 2
April 24, 2025
On May 2, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum’s Noon Debrief series of free lectures will debut in a new location. And it will be a particularly…
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Learn about the struggles of a Montagnard soldier who settled in South Carolina
April 24, 2025
We all remember – if we’re old enough – the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, particularly the image of that helicopter trying to evacuate people from a rooftop.…
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South Carolina Military Museum to Host “War Songs” Music Festival
April 16, 2025
The South Carolina Military Museum will host “War Songs,” a free, public music festival, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1 National Guard Rd., Columbia, SC…
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Community Rallies for Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser – Just Eight Team Spots Left!
April 14, 2025
Excitement is building for one of the area’s most anticipated events of the year—the annual charity golf tournament, which continues to draw strong community support. With just a few weeks…
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Hear the full, true story of the Doolittle Raid, and the Midlands’ role in it
April 7, 2025
You know about the Doolittle Raid – or at least, you should. On April 18, 1942 – just over four months after the Pearl Harbor attack – sixteen B-25B Mitchell…
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M16, which generations of American soldiers have carried into battle, discussed at next Noon Debrief
April 1, 2025
The eight-shot, semiautomatic M1 Garand rifle got the American infantryman through both the Second World War and Korea. General George S. Patton called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.”…
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During the Revolution, South Carolina had its very own Navy
March 20, 2025
You’ve heard of John Paul Jones, the first great hero of the United States Navy. But remember that in his heyday, there was no “U.S. Navy” as we think of…
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DAV Charitable Service Trust awards a $30,000 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans
March 17, 2025
Senior Resources has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. This funding will…
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Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell is Appointed as South Carolina’s Next Adjutant General
February 19, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster announced yesterday the appointment of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell as his nominee for 30th adjutant general for South Carolina. Stilwell currently serves as director…
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Free lecture to address Air Force intelligence analysis in Vietnam
February 5, 2025
Few of us are experts on the Vietnam War, but most of us have heard that perhaps the greatest flaw in the way the United States conducted it was that…
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Upcountry History Museum receives grant to digitize files
February 4, 2025
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board’s regrant program to…
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Learn about World War I aviators from South Carolina
January 22, 2025
If you’re of a certain age, you may recall a silly comedy film from 1965 called “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.” It made slapstick fun of man’s often…
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Revolutionary War General James Williams’ Legacy Honored with Donation and Lecture at Laurens County Museum
January 6, 2025
The rich Revolutionary War history of Laurens County will take center stage on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 pm, during a special meeting of the Laurens District Genealogical Society at…
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Cross Hill to Host Third Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony Honoring Veterans on December 14
December 11, 2024
The third annual Wreaths Across America ceremony in Cross Hill will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at noon. Hosted by United for Veterans of Cross Hill and Tranquility…
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Come get ready for Christmas on Pearl Harbor Day – Dec 7
November 20, 2024
December 7 will always be the “date which will live in infamy,” as President Franklin Roosevelt put it. And we will always remember. But on this Pearl Harbor Day, we’ll…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Laurens County Unveils Veterans Park in Moving Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2024
A crowd of community members, veterans, and local leaders gathered at Laurens County Veterans Park on November 11 for a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony, which included the unveiling of new…
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American Legion Post 25 Toy Run Brings in Record Support for Fifth Year
November 11, 2024
The fifth annual Toy Run hosted by American Legion Post 25 was a huge success, drawing a record turnout of participants and support from across the region. This year’s event…
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Austin McMahan: Building Strong Teams from the Military to the Workplace
November 11, 2024
Growing up in Salem, Austin McMahan always gravitated toward team settings. From high school sports to military service, camaraderie and shared goals have been central to his life. After a…
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Laurens County to Honor Veterans with Veterans Day Ceremony and Unveiling of Newly Installed Veterans Monuments
November 8, 2024
Laurens County will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 10 a.m. at Veterans Park, 1017 W. Main Street in Laurens. The event will pay tribute to…
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On Veterans Day, learn about the Battle of Ia Drang at Richland Library
October 30, 2024
The battle of Ia Drang in 1965 was the first great clash between the U.S. and North Vietnamese armies. About 237 Americans were killed, along with 132 South Vietnamese, and…
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Lander Jazz Ensemble to Provide a ‘Variety of Grooves’ in Upcoming Concert
October 30, 2024
The community is invited to join the Lander University Jazz Ensemble for its first performance of the 2024-25 season Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. in the Josephine B. Abney…
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Laurens-Based 1055th Transportation Company Deploys for Southwest Border Mission
October 30, 2024
A company of approximately 120 South Carolina Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 1055th Transportation Company, 59th Troop Command, headquartered in Laurens, will deploy at the end of October for…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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Col. (Ret.) James F. Chastain, Jr. ’96 Inducted into the Presbyterian College ROTC Hall of Fame
October 20, 2024
Retired U.S. Army colonel James F. Chastain, Jr., a 1996 graduate of Presbyterian College, was inducted Friday into his alma mater’s Reserve Officer Training Corps Hall of Fame. Chastain, who…
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The Citadel honors its 18th president with statue on campus
October 18, 2024“He is not only a Citadel treasure — he is a national treasure.” It’s not every day that someone gets to see the tangible proof of the impact they’ve made…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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The Little River Regiment vs. The Little River Regiment – Civil War in the Revolutionary War
August 5, 2024
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series will confront the hard topic of neighbors fighting neighbors. Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00 PM, historian Durant Ashmore will speak about “Laurens…
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Lecture at Richland Library on Aug. 16 to tell of ‘The Unpronounceable Patriot’
August 5, 2024
The longest battle of the American Revolution happened in South Carolina. That was the Siege of Ninety-Six. One Patriot played a large role in that episode: Tadeusz Kosciuszko. Who? You…
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Upcountry History Museum to host Quilts of Valor Display
July 15, 2024
Quilts to be Awarded to Local Veterans in Special Ceremonies on July 20 What began as one mother’s dream when her son was deployed in Iraq in 2003 is now…
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Upcountry History Museum completes survey of sites in Greenville County associated with the American Revolution
July 14, 2024
In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence.…
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Carolina Handling presents 2024 Veteran Employment & Transition Summit
July 11, 2024
As part of its ongoing commitment to veteran-friendly employment, Carolina Handling will present the 2024 Veteran Employment & Transition (VET) Summit to be held September 13 in Greer, South Carolina.…
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Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR honors World War II veteran for service to America
July 1, 2024
The Issaqueena Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has presented its DAR Certificate and Medal of Appreciation to Harvey Peurifoy, a longtime resident of Greenwood. The presentation was…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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Free lecture on POWs in Vietnam to be presented at Richland Library – June 28
June 10, 2024
The first U.S. military pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in Vietnam was naval aviator Everett Alvarez Jr. It happened on Aug. 5, 1964. He would endure eight…
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Laurens County Hall of Heroes Honors Fallen Soldiers Despite Storm
May 27, 2024
Late morning storms couldn’t stop the Laurens County Hall of Heroes (LCHOH) from hosting a heartfelt Memorial Day event, honoring the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for…
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City of Laurens Invites Community to Memorial Day Ceremony
May 22, 2024
The City of Laurens invites all residents and visitors to join in a Memorial Ceremony on May 27th, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the City Plaza. This event is an…
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Memorial Day Service at LCSD56 Conference Center to Honor Rosalind Martin with Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
May 22, 2024
On Monday, May 27, the Clinton community will come together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. The American Legion Post 56 will host a Memorial…
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Relic Room to be closed to general admission for four months
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed to general admission for four months, starting June 3. It will still be available to…
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Relic Room to be open on Memorial Day, with admission free for veterans
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum normally closes every Monday, but will be open on Memorial Day. And on that day, admission will be…
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