Lt Col Derren P. Burrell, USAF, Ret., ’94, founder and managing partner of Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), announced the final close of Veterans Fund II at $60 million. VVC is a veteran-owned investment firm dedicated exclusively to backing veteran-led companies at the nexus of national security and commercial technology.
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Michael A. Spake, ’94
Michael A. Spake, ’94, published his debut novel, Life Close to the Bone.
Read MoreBrandon B. Vaughn, ’07
Brandon B. Vaughn, ’07, was featured in the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health’s 50 Careers for 50 Years campaign.
Read MoreWilliam M. Velasco, Jr., ’14
William M. Velasco, Jr., ’14, was named on Forbes Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors for South Carolina.
Read MoreChandler S. Messer, ’24
Chandler S. Messer, ’24, was promoted to assistant property manager with Colliers in its Greenville office.
Read MoreWilliam S. Hartsell, ’66
Col. William S. Hartsell, USAF, Ret., ’66, was awarded the FAA’s prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in recognition of more than 50 years of safe flying and significant contributions to aviation, amassing over 13,000 flight hours. He was inducted into the UFOs – the worldwide organization United Flying Octogenarians […]
Read MoreThomas R. Dion, ’68
Following tradition, lead author Col. Thomas R. Dion, ’68, retired emeritus professor of civil engineering, presented copies of The Tea Farm – Her People and Her Town: Summerville, South Carolina to library specialist for technical services’ Pamela Orme and Head of Library Public Services Capt. Dan Hawkins, for inclusion in […]
Read MoreOscar L. Douglas, ’90
Oscar L. Douglas was appointed as Charleston County School District’s special advisor to the superintendent for investigations.
Read MoreC. John Hipp III, ’73
C. John Hipp III, ’73, was named a Legacy Trustee by Claflin University a “Legacy Trustee”. Hipp served that school as a trustee for 15 years, on the board of trustees executive committee and as chair of the audit committee.
Read MoreRichard W. Vaughan, ’56
Richard “Dick” Wiseman Vaughan, 91, of Hilton Head Island, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Hospice House at High Point. He was born February 15, 1934, in Starksville, Mississippi, and was the son of the late Arthur Edgar and Minnie Lee Wiseman Vaughan. Dick was a graduate of The […]
Read MoreRobert O. Dixon, ’61
Robert Oliver Dixon, age 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died peacefully at his home in Shoreline, WA on July 15, 2025, with his wife and family by his side after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Bob and his family moved many times […]
Read MoreTheodore T. Mappus III, ’72
Theodore “Teddy” Tobias Mappus III, of Charleston, entered eternal rest Monday, September 15, 2025. His funeral service will be held Monday, September 22, 2025 in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King Street at 11:00 am. All are welcome to gather in the church fellowship hall following the service. Arrangements by […]
Read MoreWalter F. Griffith, ’64
Walter Frank Griffith, 82, husband of Sandra Bell Griffith, of Gastonia, N.C., died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Born in Princeton, WV, he was a son of the late Frank Marvin and Dorothy Wallace Griffith. He was a graduate of The Citadel and received a Masters […]
Read MoreLawrence F. Pearson III, ’80
Lawrence F. Pearson, III, 67, of Lexington, SC passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1958 in Greenville, SC. Larry was a graduate of The Citadel. He was a Chief Warrant Officer and retired Army veteran. He never met a stranger, was a loving […]
Read MoreFrank E. Rourke, Jr., ’62
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Frank E. “Buddy” Rourke, Jr., 84, of Dillon, South Carolina, husband of Joyce Pate Rourke. Buddy entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 16, 2025. His Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 19, […]
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