In honor of our nation’s veterans - a local non-profit held the 2nd annual Barbecue for the Brave in Lexington.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for the brand new pavilions at Centennial Park on Fort Jackson.

South Carolina was ranked among the 10 best states for military retirees, according to a recent study released by WalletHub.

From May 20 through May 24, you can drop off any of the items suggested below at WIS, any AllSouth Federal Credit Union location listed to the right, or Bath Fitter on Huger Street in Columbia.

Seven dogs received their diplomas at today’s graduation, and all of those certificates were delivered by fellow pups.

Fort Jackson officials honored one of their own during a building dedication ceremony on May 2.

Holocaust Remembrance Day will be nationally recognized on May 2.

It’s advice we all need to hear: you can’t fix stupid, but you CAN throw glitter on it.

There are currently 21 chapters open across the U.S., and the Palmetto State was just recently added to that list.

It’s that time of the week - our service dog-in-training Winston and his trainers from PAALS stopped by the studio to give us an update on his training and his work throughout the week.

The announcement was made by the Columbia Chamber on April 11.

Central Midlands Transitional Retreat is a Lexington County housing facility specifically designed for U.S. veterans in partnership with the VA hospital. The program offers transitional housing for homeless or in-crisis veterans, as well as training and education to get them into the workforce.

The Gateway to the Army Association is building a new area at Fort Jackson for families to gather and enjoy time together during Entry Training graduations and Family Day.

Known from the outset as the go-to Army-Navy surplus store and pawn shop named “Moe Levy” is one that most Columbia natives know.

Whether you are a runner, walker or maybe feel like strapping on some gear and "ruckin' it,” there's a way for you to do just that and support our veterans next weekend in Columbia.

It was a proud military showing Friday at the South Carolina State House as leaders, veterans and community members recognized Vietnam veterans and the soldiers who never came home.

On Friday, we honor those who fought for our freedom on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

A group of Midlands students visited war heroes living at the Dorn VA this week, offering up conversation and care packages to Midlands veterans.

A special member of Fort Bragg is turning 100 years old this week, and staff members need your help to make him feel special.

As WIS continues the Year of the Veteran in 2019, Saturday, several WIS staff members stopped by Dorn VA to hold a cookout for veterans and their families.

In the continued effort to spotlight service members and veterans in the Midlands community, WIS sat down with the man at the helm of the U.S. Army’s largest training installation at Fort Jackson.

The US Army Central has a new leader, Lieutenant General Terry Ferrell.

The National Commander of the American Legion spoke to the state legislature this week about the sacrifice US Coast Guard members have made.

A Blythewood High School teacher will visit France this summer for an opportunity to learn more about the history of World War I.

It's called the “President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide” – or PREVENT.

More than 160,000 American, British and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of France on June 6, 1944.

The sixth ship named for the Holy City officially joined the U.S. Navy fleet shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday when the USS Charleston was commissioned.

Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to hold a press conference following the supporters of medical marijuana press conference during the 11 a.m. hour on Tuesday.

This the first Adjutant General to be appointed by a South Carolina governor.

Tonight out in Chapin, American Legion Post 193 hosted an event to honor veterans in our area. Quilts of Valor is a non-profit group that creates full-sized handmade quilts for those who’ve served.

In it, it would become a misdemeanor for anyone who breaches the term “service animal” in how their pet is represented.

That marker states that in 1963, 14 African American airmen from Shaw, including Colonel Randall, challenged the legality of the segregated system.

Officials at Pawmetto Lifeline say last year many veterans refused treatment because there was no one to care for their animals while they were hospitalized.

The SCDMV hosted a ceremony honoring and recognizing the Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter as the SCDMV branch in Batesburg-Leesville is named in his honor on Wednesday.

Several army leaders visited Fort Jackson to speak to more than 300 cadets from several schools including The Citadel, University of South Carolina, and South Carolina State University just to name a few.

ueling fighter jets hundreds of miles per hour, thousands of feet in the air: it’s just another day of work for members of the South Carolina Air National Guard.

A World War II veteran from Marlow is turning 93 on April 17th and his family is already trying to get cards sent to him for his birthday to surprise him.

Tuesday’s STEM-based event was designed to teach the students about what will go into the construction of their new school.

This special event will feature top ballet artists from all over the country including the artists of Columbia Classical Ballet performing both classical ballet variations and contemporary pieces, all under the guidance of Columbia Classical Ballet’s artistic director Radenko Pavlovich.

He died on Jan. 4 at the age of 99.