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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Legislators want to make it easier for veterans to go to college in South Carolina by paying tuition at in-state rates.

Monday, December 24, 2012  A military veteran studying law at the University of South Carolina is looking for other veterans willing to help their fellow brothers and sisters in arms.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Veterans Day was held at Fort Jackson Wednesday afternoon.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Hundreds of veterans and family members attended a job fair at Fort Jackson.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  World War II vets who had not seen their memorial in Washington D.C. went on a special trip Wednesday.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  South Carolina's electric cooperatives are hosting dozens of World War II veterans on a daylong tour of military monuments in Washington.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  A company Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway says preyed on veterans for their education benefits has agreed to pay a total of $2.5 million to 20 states and turn over its website to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  Hundreds filled Finlay Park Saturday for the Celebrate Freedom Festival.  The event included helicopter and military vehicle displays, live music, and kids even got to take part in their own mini basic training.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Roberta Lockwood and Judy New manage transitional programs that help homeless female military veterans get back on their feet.

Monday, October 31, 2011  A Columbia man accused of posing as a social worker now faces more charges.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Military veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan are being urged to sign up for a special day at a South Carolina zoo for themselves and their families.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  SC Honor Flights celebrates it's first year, announces massive donation and expansion plans.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  The number of military veterans who are homeless in the New York City metropolitan area is nearly 10,000.