Dominion, Fort Jackson partner for appreciation event
2023-07-20
One in every five new hires at Dominion Energy is a veteran. As part of its ongoing support of the armed forces, veterans and theirContinue Reading
Portrait of fallen soldier and RCSD deputy unveiled on State House grounds
2023-07-06
Artist Rachel Myers paints and presents portrait to fallen deputy’s parents By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Master Deputy Rachel MyersContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott and RCSD to kick-off Independence Day with morning workout at the S.C. State House
2023-06-29
The July 4 event will honor fallen soldier and RCSD deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 11th-annual RYANContinue Reading
Book chronicles one of the Vietnam War’s most desperate battles
2023-06-22
Author honored at AUSA chapter luncheon on Fort Jackson earlier this month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel (Ret.) William P. “Bill” Collier Jr., U.S.Continue Reading
U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy hold a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Contreras
2023-06-21
U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy will hold a memorial service on June 20 at 2 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel to honor Staff Sgt.Continue Reading
National Flag Day June 14th
2023-06-14
Today McAlister-Smith Funeral Home and Cremation dedicated their flag pole to all first responders in our community. The flag pole is from our local businessContinue Reading
WWII Airman from Columbia accounted for almost 80 years after his death
2023-06-13
In life, he was known as Technical Sargant (TSgt) Ralph E. Richardson, and he was buried as an unknown in a Belgium cemetery for nearlyContinue Reading
Lexington County Veteran’s Affairs Officer is Selected 2023 SC Veterans Service Officer of the Year
2023-05-10
At the County Council meeting on May 9th, 2023, Mr. Ed Lundeen, Veteran’s Affairs Officer for Lexington County was presented with a Resolution recognizing hisContinue Reading
U.S. Special Operators named IRONMEN
2023-05-05
Army Green Beret and Recon Marine receive coveted GEA designation By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) has announced IRONMAN designations for two U.S. militaryContinue Reading
American Legion National Commander speaks fo joint assembly
2023-03-21
Fresh off his congressional testimony from a week earlier, American Legion National Commander Vincent “Jim” Troiola asked a joint assembly of South Carolina lawmakers toContinue Reading
American Legion National Commander addresses U.S. Army Association at Fort Jackson
2023-03-14
Preventing military veterans’ suicides deemed a priority By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The American Legion’s National Commander Vincent J. Troiola addressed a senior-echelon gathering ofContinue Reading