Second Annual Veterans’ Resource Fair

On Saturday, October 28th the Second Annual Veterans’ Resource Fair will take place at the First Baptist Athletic Complex on James Island from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Many service providers and veteran-friendly businesses will be available to provide information to veterans of all ages. Representatives from the Tri-County Office On Aging will be present to answer questions about Medicare…

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James Island, SC Businesses offering Veteran Discounts

In preparation for the Veteran Resource Day that was hosted by American Legion Post 147 on James Island in April, I contacted virtually every business on the island in order to research if they offered veteran discounts. Thankfully there are quite a few so I would like to express my gratitude as well as offer some free promotion. The first…

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Veteran Presence in Charleston, South Carolina

According to the U.S. census, with a time frame of 2011 to 2015, there are 9,124 veterans living in Charleston City  and 29,554 veterans living in Charleston County. According to another source,  from Data USA, of the 21,812 veterans living in Charleston County, the numbers break down as follows: WW II (665) (3%) Korea (2087) (10%) Vietnam  (11348) (52%) Gulf (1990(s))…

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