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Mitchell, recipient of 3 Purple Hearts, dies
JAN 30, 2022
Terry Allen Mitchell, U.S. Marine, Vietnam veteran and recipient of three Purple Hearts, died Jan. 29.
Mitchell, from Taylors, was a retired employee of Mitsubishi Polyester Film, a member of Resurrection Church, and he was a Mason.
Restaurants offer vets, active duty military discounts
NOV 10, 2021
Many restaurants will be celebrating Veterans Day by offering discounts and free meals to veterans and active duty military in appreciation for their service. Unless noted restaurant are offering specials on Veterans Day only.
Veterans and active military personnel may be asked for:
Williams, decorated WW II veteran, dies
JUL 12, 2020
Dewey “Skin” Williams, Jr., a decorated World War II veteran with the U.S. Navy, who served in the Pacific Theater, died Friday. He was 97.
Williams was assigned to the USS Landing Ship Tanks (LST 268) and was involved in the Marshall Islands and Okinawa assault and occupations, and the capture and occupation of Saipan, among other operations.
WW II veteran, first member of Volunteer Taylors FD dies
AUG 29, 2019
A World War II veteran and original member of the Taylors Volunteer Fire Department died Thursday.
U.S. Navy veteran John D. Riddle, Sr., served aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid that fought campaigns in the Pacific Theater during WW II.
All it takes is one good guy with a gun
DEC 26, 2018
By SCOTT WHITE
The holiday season is in full swing and most of us experience a host of welcome distractions.
Pearl Harbor bombing victim coming home to be buried
DEC 5, 2018
Navy Fireman 2nd Class Carl Dorr of Anderson is coming home today to be buried. He died 77 years ago during the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Dorr was 27 when he was serving aboard the USS Oklahoma when it came under attack. The ship sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The Oklahoma was the only ship capsized at Pearl Harbor. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Dorr.
Veterans Career Day at City Hall today
NOV 12, 2018
A Veterans Career Fair is scheduled Monday, (Nov. 12) from 1 – 6:30 p.m. at Greer City Hall.
The event will include professional development workshops, a job fair and a networking hour for all participants and employers.
Restaurants honor vets, military with free meals, appetizers, desserts
NOV 10, 2018
Veterans, active duty military and reservists will be honored with a smorgasbord of options at restaurant chains over Veterans Day weekend.
Bring a valid military ID and it’s suggested to call in advance for participating restaurants.
NGU to honor Upstate veterans at free recognition event
OCT 22, 2018
North Greenville University will honor U.S. military veterans from the NGU Family as well as from across the Upstate on Monday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m,. at the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville.
Veteran's home gets solar panel system, installation
AUG 5, 2018
A Greer veteran’s home was provided a solar panel system with installation from an upstate roofing company.
David Hill, a military veteran and his wife, Michelle are expected to save more than $1,000 annually in energy costs, according to Guy Roofing, the company that donated and installed the system.
Trip to Normandy led to Memorial Day song honoring heroes
MAY 23, 2018
What started as a trip to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial last fall, has turned into a song about honoring our nation’s heroes and patriotic legacy for a long-time Augusta resident.
“Remember Us”, was written by Randy Hatcher and released as a song by a group of Nashville musicians led by Rich Eckhardt, the lead guitar player for Toby Keith.
Burnell served in three wars, wrote manual on every WWII aircraft
MAR 28, 2018
Ralph Ransom Burnell lived a storied life that included serving in three wars and resulted in a writing a maintenance manual for every plane in service during World War II.
Burnell retired after a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy. He also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Special events planned for Veterans Day
NOV 11, 2017
• Restaurants offer vets specials
Veterans Day is Saturday. Here’s a list of this weekend’s events.
265 veterans employed at SRHS are honored
NOV 10, 2017
The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System honored 265 veterans Friday with a luncheon.
“On Veterans Day, we remember those that have and do serve our country, and we extend our gratitude for their valor, sacrifice, courage and soul,” said Spartanburg Regional CEO Bruce Holstien. “On this day we celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to our freedom.”
Restaurants are honoring vets with specials
NOV 10, 2017
Restaurants are honoring vets during Veterans Day weekend with complimentary meals or specials.
Be prepared to have proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military ID, DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO's include groups like the VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA, FRA, and the American Legion), a state-issued ID that shows veteran status or in some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform, according to military.com.
Veterans Day event at Eastside YMCA Saturday
NOV 2, 2017
A Veterans Day event is planned for Saturday at the Eastside Family YMCA in Taylors from 1-4 p.m.
Veterans and active military, and first responder organizations will be honored beginning with a color guard posting of colors at 1:15 p.m.
Boys and Girls club enjoy visit from Navy Chief and don gear
SEP 13, 2017
Technician Chief Matthew Ludwig, from Greenville, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, helps a member of the Murray Boys and Girls Club don EOD gear during Salt Lake City Navy Week.
Navy Week programs serve as the principal outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, helping Americans understand that their Navy is deployed around the world, around the clock, ready to defend America at all times.
Mathis, Purple Heart winner and WW II hero, dies
AUG 25, 2017
Purple Heart winner and WWII hero Eugene H. Mathis, Jr., died Wednesday in Spartanburg.
Freedom Blast sparks celebration of music, military and fireworks
JUN 23, 2017
“At the end of the day, all a veteran really wants is to hear is thank you.”
The late Preston Johnson, former S.C. Disabled American Veterans Commander
This is the 9th year Greer has celebrated Freedom Blast, coinciding with the opening of the new City Hall and its expansive park in 2008.
Two veterans from Taylors die
JUN 20, 2017
Two veterans from Taylors died Monday.
Ernest Nathaniel Holbert, 81, and Robert William Houston, 76, both served in the Armed Services.
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