<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3RhY4S_1GuUfOOt00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3RhY4S_1GuUfOOt00" width="1762" height="1176" ><figcaption>Sumter will honor Veterans with a parade down its Main Street (Shaw Air Force Base/Website).</figcaption></figure>The time to salute the troops is here, and all around the Midlands, flags are flying high. Here is a roundup of Veterans Day events happening around the region.West ColumbiaOperation Honor: Rural Salute | Saturday, Nov. 21 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Operating on a first come first serve basis, Phillips Market Center (117 Ballard Court) will give out 500 free BBQ sandwiches for military and veteran families. The event is free and open to the whole community, and will also offer veteran resources and family fun. To register, visit ohruralsalute.org/sc-2026.ChapinSalute to Veterans | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 6 p.m.To honor veterans, the American Legion Post 193 will present a patriotic evening at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church (101 East Boundary St.). The Chapin High School Naval JROTC Unit will be the event’s honor guard and the Chapin High School Chorus will provide a musical tribute. Chapin Chief of Police Thomas Griffin will be the guest speaker.ColumbiaCity of Columbia Veterans Day Parade | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.The City of Columbia will host its annual Veterans Day Parade to honor those who served in the armed forces. Beginning at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel Streets, over 60 units of first responders, military vehicles and more will make their way through downtown Columbia.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0lCZdI_1GuUfOOt00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0lCZdI_1GuUfOOt00" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>Mercedes Dubberly</figcaption></figure>Samaritan's Feet- Free Sneakers for Veterans | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 4-6 p.m.Veterans can step right up to the Richland Two Global and Military Welcome Center (8131 Brookfield Road) and be fitted with a new pair of shoes and socks by Southeastern Volunteers and community partners.USC Veterans Day Breakfast | Friday, Nov. 13 | 7:30-9 a.m.Join the University of South Carolina for its 18th annual Veterans Day Breakfast in the Russell House Ballroom. Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Ray Glenn, a USC alumnus, will be the keynote speaker. Register at rsvp.zkipster.com/_0k9lo1.Sumter CountyVeterans Day Parade | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.Sumter will honor Veterans with a parade down its Main Street, sponsored by the Sumter County Veterans Association. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse.</div></body>

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The time to salute the troops is here, and all around the Midlands, flags are flying high. Here is a roundup of Veterans Day events happening around the region. Operation Honor: Rural Salute | Saturday, Nov. 21 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Operating on a first come first serve basis, Phillips...

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