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Wounded veterans to cycle through Charleston area this week
By Ken Hawkins on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 - 8:04amSome 30 injured war veterans will perform a three-day Wounded Warriors Lowcountry bike tour to raise awareness. Areas include the Isle of Palms, Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, Moncks Corner, the Ravenel Bridge,... More
$5 million expansion to help the mental health of returning vets
By Staff reports on Wednesday, 7 December 2011 - 6:51amOn Monday the Charleston VA hospital opened a new $5.5 million dollar, 7,000-square-foot addition, the Veterans Enrichment Center that aims to help the mental health of returning veterans.The Post and Courier has a nice... More
CARTA providing free service for veterans on November 11th
By kjuday on Friday, 11 November 2011 - 11:03amThe Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority will be showing their appreciation to the military and its veterans this Friday, November 11th. For the observation of Veterans Day, CARTA will provide free rides for any veteran of the US... More
Charleston man kicks off his charity coast to coast run
By Amanda Click on Tuesday, 1 March 2011 - 7:50pmIn support of veterans who have been killed or injured in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, Charleston's Ed Roshitsh is running 2,500 miles across America.Roshitsh's run began today at Charleston Bicycle Company downtown. His ultimate goal is to run... More
Thank You
By All Over It on Thursday, 11 November 2010 - 9:58am11/11 is a day to appreciate those who have dedicated and sacrificed their lives to defend our country. Whether they fought in the Civil War hundreds of years ago in your own back yard, or were discharged yesterday, these brave individuals should... More
Local veteran rehabilitation program using Wii, has best Christmas ever
By Ken Hawkins on Wednesday, 23 December 2009 - 12:16amPatients and professionals in the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Charleston are quite thrilled over the rehabilitation opportunities offered by the Nintendo Wii. Live 5 News dropped by and did some video of the program; watch it over... More
North Charleston WWII Vets travel to New Orleans
By chrys on Monday, 16 November 2009 - 3:00pmNorth Charleston honored its World War II Veterans on a recent trip to the new National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Ron Brinson details the trip and its importance in his commentary in a piece in The Post and Courier. There is also a... More
Veterans Day events in the Charleston area
By Ken Hawkins on Tuesday, 10 November 2009 - 7:47amThe Post and Courier has done a nice roundup of Veterans Day events on Wednesday, November 11. Go check it out. Also, don't forget that banks, the post office, and many government services will also be closed. More
Burger: Sink the Yorktown
By Amanda Click on Monday, 1 June 2009 - 10:28amUpdate June 1: Burger has added another column, this time asking for community suggestions. By all means, let The Post and Courier know, but remember you'll be going through a filter. To get the most bang for your opinion, contact Patriots Point... More
Veterans programs targeted as tax revenues fall
By Ken Hawkins on Thursday, 28 May 2009 - 2:01pmThe problem is nationwide, but South Carolina too is engaging in the practice of looking at cutting veterans programs as tax revenues fall. You can read about the issue in this Associated Press story, which points out South Carolina several times. More
