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Military license plate updates at SCDMV

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. - There are several upcoming changes regarding military plates and the application process at the South Carolina Department of…

Upstate school district becomes tenth to receive Purple Star School District designation in South Carolina

  COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina is continuing the national effort to ensure military-connected children are given the academic and social-…

SCDVA and partners to host first South Carolina Military Community Hiring Fair

SUMTER, SC – The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) has partnered with Ping by Tallo, SC Future Makers, and Sumter Economic…

Secretary Grimsley issues response to editorial article published by Post and Courier

COLUMBIA, SC - South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs Secretary Will Grimsley has issued a statement regarding an opinion article recently…

Death of airman assigned at Shaw Air Force Base reported overseas in Niger

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, Office of Legislative Liaison WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Air Force is deeply…

SCDVA awarded $1.8 million grant to assist with funding of Veterans Treatment Court programs

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) has been awarded a federal $1.8 million grant to assist with the funding…

Secretary Grimsley delivers testimony to House subcommittee supporting military retirement pay exemption

COLUMBIA, SC - On Thursday, February 3rd, Secretary Will Grimsley was honored to testify in front of the Sales, Use and Income Tax Legislative…

VA amplifies access to home, community-based services for eligible Veterans

From the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs: WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans…

Support for military retirement exemption in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) is in support of state legislators approving a bill that would make…

VA health records now display gender identity

From the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs: WASHINGTON (official press release) — The…