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Friday, May 17, 2013  Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  People got some extra incentive to get fit Wednesday while also helping out homeless veterans.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Veteran Affairs Medical Center has two remaining town hall meetings with Veterans to discuss VA health care, explain about VA programs and services, and to gain valuable feedback to help continuously improve our programs.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A group of South Carolina combat veterans is holding a special remembrance ceremony to honor those missing in action and those who gave their lives for their country.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Department of Veterans Affairs is being sued over a missing laptop officials say contained personal information of thousands of veterans.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans another opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A South Carolina group that advocates for veterans is holding a rally on the Statehouse steps to push for better health care, benefits and recognition for those with military service.

Monday, April 22, 2013  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans an opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  South Carolina military supporters are making sure the state's Korean War veterans know their service is appreciated.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Thousands of South Carolina veteran's personal information might have been compromised after a laptop went missing from Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is offering free credit monitoring to the nearly 7,500 veterans whose information may have been breached after a laptop went missing in February.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina State University has hired the former director of the state's employment agency to help recruit veterans to enroll at the Orangeburg school.

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.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  One of the last remaining river patrol boats that fought with America's so-called Brown Water Navy during Vietnam War is going into dry dock for a few weeks.

Monday, March 25, 2013  WACH-FOX and SC Works teamed up for a job Fair at Brookland Baptist Church