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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.

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.

Monday, October 08, 2012  A new $10 million study in Charleston is investigating if omega-3 fatty acids - the substance found in fish oil - can reduce the suicide risk among the nation's veterans.

Friday, September 16, 2011  The Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center in Columbia is holding a luncheon to honor South Carolina veterans who were prisoners of war.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted their annual Welcome Home Event.

Monday, April 11, 2011  VA spokeswoman Priscilla Creamer says the volunteers have registered donating a total of 94,088 hours of time this year in order to help its patients and military veterans.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  South Carolina's Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center is hosting a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Veterans Day.

Friday, November 05, 2010  Counselors at the morning session were helping provide food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and advice on obtaining Veterans Administration and Social Security benefits.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Staff and residents at the Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center in Columbia are honoring the nation's former prisoners of war and those still missing in action.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  South Carolina's unemployment benefits agency and the Veterans Administration are welcoming back veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Friday, March 12, 2010  The concert was originally scheduled for last month, but is now set for Friday evening in the field house at the military college.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  A new outpatient clinic serving military veterans in both North and South Carolina is open for business.