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SCDVA partners with Oliver Gospel for winter clothing drive to assist Veterans

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) is proud to announce its partnership with Oliver Gospel Mission in hosting…

VA has housed more than 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2023, surpassing goal two months early

Press Release provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has…

UPDATE: VA sends letter to Veterans regarding debt caused by pension overpayment

  INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS ST. PAUL, MN (USDVA) - The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs has mailed…

2023 Military Enhancement Fund grant recipients

The 2023 grant recipients of the Military Enhancement Fund have been announced. Over $14.5 million has been awarded to entities across South…

Blythewood resident and retired Army Veteran selected as inaugural South Carolina Veteran of the Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is proud to announce Retired Army First Sergeant Alvin King as the…

SCDVA hosts annual Thanksgiving holiday food drive to address food insecurities among Veteran and military communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is hosting its annual food drive for Veterans, service members, and…

VA issues pause on pension debt collections for low-income Veterans and survivors

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDVA) — On November 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Veterans…

Gov. Henry McMaster and more than 40 state agencies announce the State’s Veterans’ Virtual Career Fair

PRESS RELEASE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of…

Shifting the narrative: Secretary McCaffrey's message on Veterans that thrive in South Carolina

Editorial Message from Secretary Todd B. McCaffrey "Veterans Thrive Among Us" Nearly 400,000 Veterans call South Carolina home. They served our…

Mission: Readiness Day proclaimed in South Carolina by Governor McMaster

Some information in this article provided by 'Council for a Strong America' COLUMBIA, SC- Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed October 11, 2023 as “…