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Military families now benefitting from Remote School Enrollment law signed by Governor McMaster

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - A new law signed in May 2023 by Governor Henry McMaster simplifies the process for military families enrolling their grade-…

Greenwood Pathway House joins SC Veteran Coalition

The Greenwood Pathway House is the most recent nonprofit organization to join the South Carolina Veteran Coalition through a partnership with SCDVA…

U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs makes changes to GI Bill enrollment processing

Information provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDVA) - Starting July 1, 2023, with a 30-day grace period to…

Fort Jackson hosts firework celebration on July 1, public is invited

FORT JACKSON, S.C.— Fort Jackson's friends and neighbors are once again invited to share a free and family-oriented evening of festivities to…

Upstate Warrior Solution and Greenville Police Dept. honored as Veteran-friendly employers

GREENVILLE, SC (SCDVA) - The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs hosted a recognition ceremony to honor Veteran non-profit Upstate…

SCDVA partners with NVLSP in awareness campaign regarding Burn Pits and PACT Act legislation

The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs is working with the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP), to bring awareness to…

SCDVA partners with DHEC to provide more job opportunities for SC Veterans

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA)-SCDVA and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has teamed up to highlight key employment…

2023 Women Veterans Recognition Day Events

Women Veterans Recognition Day will be observed this year on Monday, June 12th to honor, recognize, and remember the signing of the Women’s…

USC 2023 Memorial Day History Tour

You can view highlights of the FIRST EVER USC Memorial Day History tour by clicking here. COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - Veterans and military community…

SC Army National Guard Infantry Soldier dies in non-combat accident in Kuwait

PRESS RELEASE PROVIDED BY SC NATIONAL GUARD COLUMBIA, S.C. – A U.S. South Carolina National Guard Soldier died as the result of a non-combat…