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- Lexington, South Carolina 29072
Events
The Rick Mantei Team was honored to celebrate Bruce Cook’s 100th birthday, recognizing his remarkable service as a B-17 Flying Fortress turret gunner during World War II. Bruce recently joined the...
Tri-City Aviation Event 350 Aviation Dr, Blountville, TN 37663(Go to Tri-City Aviation, not the commercial terminal) September 20, 2025 – Tri-Cities Regional Airport Get A Sneak Peek We’re proud to...
‘A perfect end to the school year’ By Tyler Meister – There is nothing quite like fulfilling a dream. There is a swelling of pride as you fulfill your long-term goal, an overwhelming sense of...
On Saturday, March 19th, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Rick Mantei took a very special trip from South Carolina to Tuscon, Arizona, to visit a mentor he hadn’t seen in 46 years. That man is Lt. Colonel...
CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) -November is National Veterans and Military Families month, and it is also Hospice Month. Here in the Midlands, one retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel gave his time to veterans in...
Lisa, Scarlett & Rick Mantei bought nearly 100 toys and stuffed animals, which were presented to about 75 child patients at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands at 7 Richland Medical Park on...