Event to honor Vietnam War era veterans

A special event to recognize South Carolina’s Vietnam War era veterans takes place next month in Columbia, and all interested veterans and their guests are invited. The ceremony is being arranged by U-S Senator Tim Scott for 10 o’clock Saturday morning, August 2 at the First Baptist Church of Columbia. Keynote speaker will be Medal of Honor recipient James Everett Livingston, retired Marine Major General. Scott will present each veteran attending a pin and Senatorial Certificate of Appreciation.