Recent News
Park Pavilions Are Built
Sunday, March 24, 2019 - 16:25
By WIS News 10 Staff | February 22, 2019 at 3:23 PM EST - Updated March 6 at 11:39 AM FORT JACKSON, SC (WIS) - The Gateway to the Army Association is building a new area at... View this Article
By WIS News 10 Staff | February 22, 2019 at 3:23 PM EST - Updated March 6 at 11:39 AM FORT JACKSON, SC (WIS) - The Gateway to the Army Association is building a new area at... View this Article
Construction of the Pavilions has Begun!
Monday, November 5, 2018 - 16:16
The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) is excited to announce that construction of the Pavilions at Centennial Park at Fort Jackson is underway. The BIA has... View this Article
The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) is excited to announce that construction of the Pavilions at Centennial Park at Fort Jackson is underway. The BIA has... View this Article
Work is Underway!
Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 18:18
Work in underway! Ron Clamp, our master stone carver and sculptor, and his crew are already working on the 300-seat amphitheater rows.
Work in underway! Ron Clamp, our master stone carver and sculptor, and his crew are already working on the 300-seat amphitheater rows.
Anniversary park for Fort Jackson gets another $300,000 pledge
Friday, February 10, 2017 - 03:02
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC--Supporters of a plan to build a $2.7 million park on Fort Jackson to note its 100th anniversary won a pledge Tuesday from Richland County Council to match what the city has... View this Article
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC--Supporters of a plan to build a $2.7 million park on Fort Jackson to note its 100th anniversary won a pledge Tuesday from Richland County Council to match what the city has... View this Article
Fort Jackson Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 14:36
Fort Jackson, SC Nov. 24, 2016 The State Newspaper--Hundreds of soldiers at Fort Jackson got their Thanksgiving turkey a day early at the Army’s largest training post. The soldiers in basic and... View this Article
Fort Jackson, SC Nov. 24, 2016 The State Newspaper--Hundreds of soldiers at Fort Jackson got their Thanksgiving turkey a day early at the Army’s largest training post. The soldiers in basic and... View this Article
Gateway Presentation to Greater Lexington Chamber
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 21:58
The Greater Lexington Chamber hosted its monthly breakfast Tuesday and the topic of conversation was an upcoming 100th birthday for a Midlands institution. Fort Jackson, the largest basic training... View this Article
The Greater Lexington Chamber hosted its monthly breakfast Tuesday and the topic of conversation was an upcoming 100th birthday for a Midlands institution. Fort Jackson, the largest basic training... View this Article
Meet the newest Army recruits
Sunday, July 3, 2016 - 22:05
BY JEFF WILKINSON [email protected] On July 4, 1776, representatives of the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Britain. Their confidence was buoyed by the stunning victory... View this Article
BY JEFF WILKINSON [email protected] On July 4, 1776, representatives of the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Britain. Their confidence was buoyed by the stunning victory... View this Article
Brig. General Pete Johnson named new Fort Jackson commander
Friday, June 24, 2016 - 21:56
COLUMBIA Brig. Gen. John P. “Pete” Johnson was named the 49th [editor note: he was determined to be the 50th] commanding general of Fort Jackson, the Army’s largest initial... View this Article
COLUMBIA Brig. Gen. John P. “Pete” Johnson was named the 49th [editor note: he was determined to be the 50th] commanding general of Fort Jackson, the Army’s largest initial... View this Article
Editorial: At 100, Fort Jackson remains vital to U.S. Army, Columbia and S.C.
Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 20:14
It’s frightful to think what living in the Midlands would be like today without Fort Jackson, the Army’s largest basic training facility. The base creates jobs, sends soldiers to volunteer in our... View this Article
It’s frightful to think what living in the Midlands would be like today without Fort Jackson, the Army’s largest basic training facility. The base creates jobs, sends soldiers to volunteer in our... View this Article
Centennial Park Contract Signed
Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 01:31
COLUMBIA, S.C. MAR. 10, 2016—The South Carolina community association constructing a centennial park on Fort Jackson today signed the $3 million contract with the builder. Gateway to the Army... View this Article
COLUMBIA, S.C. MAR. 10, 2016—The South Carolina community association constructing a centennial park on Fort Jackson today signed the $3 million contract with the builder. Gateway to the Army... View this Article