MEDAL OF HONOR recipient named IRONMAN
August 4, 2021
Maj. Gen. Jim Livingston of Mount Pleasant, S.C., recognized for service By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), received Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) coveted IRONMAN…
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Local HR organization creates one-of-a-kind course to help Veterans find work
July 29, 2021
The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) has announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind program for military Veterans that gives them a behind-the-curtain view of what it…
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Help the veterans of VFW Post 3746 keep serving their community
July 26, 2021
Gray-Corkerell VFW Post 3746 was formed in 1938 by 17 First World War veterans who could not join the local existing, all-white post, simply because they were black. That may…
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Statewide expedition celebrates military veterans at Savage Craft Aleworks
July 17, 2021Event followed hike along the Congaree River Throngs of Midlands-area participants with the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition, a statewide trek from the mountains to the sea, gathered Thurs. evening,…
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Wartime U.S. flag becomes part of S.C. State Guard history
July 15, 2021Flag flew in combat during World War II By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A 76-year-old battle-worn United States flag was presented to the S.C. State Guard during ceremonies at the…
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Better to give than to receive? YES
July 12, 2021
Reflections on a friend receiving South Carolina’s highest award By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love singing the praises of great men and women achieving great things, especially when those…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN touring Blackstock Battlefield
July 12, 2021
Statewide SC7 expedition getting exclusive tour of Blackstock Battlefield Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin is leading the second annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across South Carolina in order to…
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Combat-wounded veteran honored with keys to new vehicle
June 29, 2021
Wells Fargo and Hendrick Honda of Easley donated a 2021 Honda Pilot through Military Warriors Support Foundation For combat-wounded veterans, transitioning from the military back to civilian life can be…
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Dylan Frey of Laurens Selected as a Recipient of the Hunt Little Heroes Award
May 31, 2021
Hunt Military Communities (HMC) has announced the winners of its second annual “Hunt Little Heroes” program. In honor of Month of the Military Child, the Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes…
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Smith named IRONMAN
May 27, 2021
Military analyst-writer earns high praise and award from adventure group By Alex Junes-Ward Military expert W. Thomas Smith Jr. was honored for his life’s work and leadership by Global Eco…
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Global Expedition leader recognized by military support group
May 27, 2021
By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, SCSG, was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF) for his leadership in both planning and directing POWERPLANTSC and his…
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From Red Devils to Infantry Officers
May 25, 2021
Two of the most recent Infantry Officers in the U.S. Army. 2LT Zach Boling and 2LT Donovan Benson graduated from the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (IBOLC) this morning at…
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5th Street Group announces Military Discount
May 24, 2021
Active or Retired Members of the US Military will receive 75% off their Bill 5th Street Group, which owns and operates restaurants in Charlotte, Charleston and Nashville, announced that all…
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S.C. Military Support Foundation recognizes Sheriff
May 20, 2021
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott honored for being named Sheriff of the Year By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military…
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Relic Room to offer free summer admission to military personnel and families
May 10, 2021
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. PTSD sheet to be the centerpiece of national training
April 9, 2021
17,000-plus law enforcement agencies receiving special document By Alex Junes-Ward An informational one-pager describing PTSD, produced and published by the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) is being disseminated far beyond…
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DHEC Holding Vaccination Clinics in 7 of 11 Counties in the Upstate
April 8, 2021
Thursday, April 8th, DHEC will be hosting COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in 7 out of 11 counties in the Upstate and we want all appointment slots filled. Below are the numbers…
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The life, loss, and legacy of Col. J.H. “Red” Lanier
March 23, 2021Former commander of the S.C. Highway Patrol passes away at 85 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Almost everyone from South Carolina has a Colonel Joseph H. “Red” Lanier story. My…
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Columbia leaders meet to discuss Fisher House progress
March 11, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands leaders gathered earlier this month to discuss the forthcoming groundbreaking to begin construction on Fisher House on the campus of the Dorn VA Medical…
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S.C. National Guardsmen and Richland County deputies train for one of many worst-case scenarios
March 2, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Special tactical units with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) conducted a joint special-operations exercise with S.C. National Guard security forces at McEntire Joint National…
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Virtual career fair for Shaw Air Force Base and the SC military community – Feb 5
January 27, 2021
SC Future Makers, a workforce initiative of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), announced that it will host a virtual career fair with Shaw Air Force Base and the South…
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Sea Cadets raise new jack over USS Columbia memorial
December 1, 2020
Who were those masked young people at Memorial Park in Columbia recently, and what were they doing? Those were members of the Columbia (CL-56) Palmetto Division of the Sea Cadets,…
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Lander University hosts breakfast for campus veterans
November 13, 2020
In honor of Veterans Day, The Office of Military and Veterans Services at Lander University recognized students, faculty and staff who are also veterans of the United States Armed Forces…
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Quest for next Commandant of Cadets now underway
November 12, 2020The Citadel is searching for the college’s next Commandant of Cadets. The Citadel Commandant of Cadets is a vice presidential position that is responsible for the command, leadership development and…
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Volunteer team seeks and serves local veteran through Rebuild Upstate Build Day
November 10, 2020
On Saturday, November 14, Rebuild Upstate will host a unique volunteer opportunity. Local veteran Tameka Simmons will lead a team of Upstate volunteers through a Rebuild Upstate build day. They…
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Trident United Way and AmeriCorps partner to help veterans at One80 Place
November 9, 2020
Trident United Way and its AmeriCorps members are leading an effort to honor those who have served our country and are in need. A simple click on a mouse or…
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Special ops veterans building reefs to protect U.S. coastlines
November 5, 2020
Veterans continue serving with a new life-building mission and renewed purpose By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MIAMI, FLORIDA: South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin joined several fellow military veterans…
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“COME AND FIGHT ME!”
November 2, 2020
The culture and legacy of U.S. Marines By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS WE NEAR THE 245TH BIRTHDAY OF MY MARINE CORPS, I was thinking about why annual November 10…
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Clinton to host Veterans Day festivities
October 26, 2020
The City of Clinton will honor those who have served the United States Armed Forces with a special Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in Vance…
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Regal Lounge shows support for First Responders in honor of National First Responders Day
October 19, 2020Regal Lounge is honoring first responders the entire month of October by awarding free “Regal Gold Packages” each week and with a special gift card for all First Responders who…
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Military Veterans groups using PTSD one-pager developed by Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
October 1, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. (RCSD) has produced and published an informational one-pager on PTSD that is being disseminated far beyond the near-1,000 employee agency it…
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Vitali brothers receive Senate commendations
September 2, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Col. Steve Vitali, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and his brother Keith Vitali, acclaimed Hollywood actor and world-champion martial artist, both received Senate commendations from…
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Celebrating 350 years
September 1, 2020
By Brig. Gen. Leon Lott [A version of this story was published Aug. 9, 2020 in the Post & Courier] This year, the South Carolina State Guard is celebrating its…
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Explore Charleston and LHA partnership with Charleston VAMC named winner of the VHA Community Partnership Challenge
August 31, 2020
The Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) and Explore Charleston are pleased to announce that their partnership – Turnaround Tuesday – with Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (VAMC) has been named…
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Five of the SC7
July 21, 2020The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin passed through the Midlands last week during their month-long, 500-mile, 90 to 100-plus degree heat trek…
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Training continues for Sea Cadets at Relic Room – this time virtually
July 15, 2020
Educational activities continue at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, but a little differently from what we’re used to. For instance, on Saturday, July 18, we’ll have…
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July 10, 2020Coming Soon!
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Relic Room awarded re-accreditation by American Alliance of Museums
May 20, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. National accreditation recognizes the highest standards of excellence among American museums.…
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Navy Seawolf pilot talks about Vietnam campaigns during next Lunch and Learn – April 24
April 17, 2020
Through four tours of Vietnam and 469 combat missions, Al Billings’ superior officers often were torn between taking his wings and giving him a medal. Billings, a pilot in the…
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Top ROTC cadets recognized for their leadership and excellence
April 9, 2020
Despite a closed campus, more than 100 men and women in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets are being recognized for their academic and military leadership and excellence During their…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares Vietnam War Veterans Day in South Carolina
March 29, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster has issued a proclamation naming today Vietnam War Veterans Day in South Carolina. The Vietnam Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designated March 29th as the date to annually recognize…
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USO South Carolina to offer daily virtual story time events for military children during COVID-19 outbreak
March 16, 2020
USO South Carolina is hosting social-distance safe virtual events daily for military children affected by school closures during the COVID-19 Outbreak The USO South Carolina will be offering a virtual…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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Lima One Capital named to prestigious Vet100 list
January 30, 2020
Lima One Capital has been honored as one of the nation’s fastest growing veteran-owned companies by the Vet100 list. The Vet100 is a list compiled by Inc. Magazine and the…
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Four-star General addresses AUSA’s S.C. chapter
January 30, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gen. Carter F. Ham, the retired U.S. Army four-star who today serves as president of the Association of the United States Army…
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Afghanistan War veteran in the running for THE CITADEL’s Board of Visitors
January 21, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, an Orangeburg attorney and formerly deployed U.S. Army Infantry officer (currently serving in the Army…
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Gateway to the Army leaders meet to discuss Centennial Park
January 9, 2020Pictured L-R are Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Maria Yturria, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Abe Turner, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Marty Wells, and Maj. Gen. (Ret.)…
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Citadel provides best ROI of public institutions in SC, according to Georgetown University study
December 5, 2019
A first of its kind report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) attempts to answer the question about whether a college degree is worth the…
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Smith named to Gateway to the Army’s Advisory Board
December 3, 2019
Military technical consultant to assist with Centennial Park project on Fort Jackson By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – W. Thomas Smith Jr. has been named to the Board of…
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Join us at the Relic Room to Remember – and learn about – Pearl Harbor
November 22, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – “Remember Pearl Harbor!” Who could forget? It wasn’t just the “date that will live in infamy,” but the moment when America turned on a dime and was…
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