News Briefs: Unclaimed Veteran to be honored Friday

Staff reports

The public is invited to pay their respects as an unclaimed veteran – PFC William H. Mauldin of the U.S. Army — will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Friday, April 3 at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Beaufort County Veterans Affairs offering Life Planning seminars

Beaufort County Veterans Affairs is hosting a series of Life Planning seminars for veterans and their families. The seminars will be offered at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., and will be held at the following dates and locations:

  • Wednesday, April 15 — St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road
  • Wednesday, June 10 — Hilton Head Island Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road
  • Wednesday, July 15 — St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road
  • Wednesday, September 16 — Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Drive
  • Wednesday, November 18 — Burton Wells Recreation Center, I Middleton Recreation Drive
  • Wednesday, December 2 — Hilton Head Island Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road

This seminar specifically addresses things veterans and their families can do today to ensure their personal effects are in order. The seminar also discusses Veterans Affairs benefits that surviving spouses may be entitled to receive.

RSVPs are required for space and resource purposes. Please contact Crystal at 843-255-6880 to reserve your seat. For questions and more information please contact Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880.