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Clemson University joins growing South Carolina Veteran Coalition

    CLEMSON, SC (SCDVA) — Clemson University is the next higher education institution to join the growing list of Upstate partners within…

Governor McMaster proclaims April as Month of the Military Child

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - South Carolina is continuing the national effort to ensure military-connected children are given the academic and…

South Carolina Month of the Military Child 2023

April is Month of the Military Child and several events are taking place in South Carolina to recognize military-connected children in our state.…

Warrior PATHH Director selected as the newest SCDVA Veteran of the Quarter

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - Lamont Christian, a retired Army Command Sergeant Major and Director of the Warrior PATHH Program at The Big Red Barn…

Todd B. McCaffrey confirmed by SC Senate as next Secretary of Veterans' Affairs

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - Retired Major General, Todd B. McCaffrey, has been confirmed by unanimous vote from the South Carolina Senate as the next…

Secretary Will Grimsley awarded the Order of the Palmetto, state's highest civilian honor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SCDVA) - Secretary Will Grimsley has been awarded by Governor Henry McMaster the distinguished Order of the Palmetto, South…

Post 9/11 Veterans in South Carolina eligible for mental health resources in Emory Healthcare Veterans Program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SCDVA) - The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is working to ensure that Veterans have access to mental health…

Fort Jackson General invites public to tour of the post

PRESS RELEASE provided by Fort Jackson Media Relations FORT JACKSON, S.C. - Fort Jackson’s commander invites the public to a special and up-close…

Governor Henry McMaster announces retirement of Secretary Will Grimsley, names nominee for appointment

PARTNER NEWS RELEASE FROM SCDVA and SC GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a news conference on…

SCDVA encourages businesses to apply for Veteran-Friendly recognition status

  The South Carolina Veteran-Friendly Employer Recognition Program highlights those South Carolina businesses that enable thriving Veterans by…