The Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS) is gearing up for a radiology hiring fair on January 22, offering career opportunities for individuals in General Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology. The fair is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 2 pm, providing aContinue Reading
Army veteran, former State Guard commander addresses Midlands-area universities By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. General (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, former commanding general of the S.C. State Guard and a veteran U.S. Army officer, spoke to audiences at both Columbia International University (CIU) and the University of South Carolina (USC) as part ofContinue Reading
By Elizabeth DePompei Kim Hussey went nine months without hearing her fiancé’s voice, even as she sat next to him every day. Her future husband, Alex, had stepped on an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Aug. 7, 2012. He lost both legs, most ofContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson This Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize the men and women who sacrifice so much for our freedom. The recent operation in Syria to capture the murderous leader of ISIS shows the continued resolve our servicemembers have when protecting this country. We must honor theseContinue Reading
Town of Lexington Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the community there will be road closures and detours during the afternoon of this Sunday, November 3, before and during the Lexington County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Lexington. The road closures and detours will begin at 1 pm withContinue Reading
Nonprofit to hold photography exhibit showcasing veteran work The Big Red Barn Retreat is kicking off a photography exhibit titled, “Healing Lenses” at Stormwater Studios in downtown Columbia on Thursday, September 19 from 5-8 p.m. The 40-piece exhibit will showcase the work of veterans who have participated in the BigContinue Reading
Veterans Health Fair on August 29, 2019 at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center Soldiers Empowerment Group Assisting Military Individuals is sponsoring a free, one day state-wide Veterans Health Fair at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center located at 1066 Sunset Blvd in Columbia, SC. Booths will be open fromContinue Reading