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SFC Ryan McCaffery of the 98th races the clock on the obstacle course. A National Drill Sergeant competition was held at Fort Jackson this week.
SFC Ryan McCaffery of the 98th races the clock on the obstacle course. A National Drill Sergeant competition was held at Fort Jackson this week. The State file

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

IN AND OUT OF THE WILD: ANIMALS IN ART: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday at Gallery West. Exhibition of 16 artists in all media whose work focuses on the world of non-plant, non-human living things in the world we share. 118 State St., West Columbia. (803) 207-9265, sara@gallerywestcolumbia.com, gallerywestcolumbia.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

SEARCHING FOR A LULLA-BYE: 10 a.m.6-p.m. Thursday at Tapp’s Arts Center, 1644 Main St. downtown. An exploration of feminine signification through personal histories, technology and fantasy. Artists Pamela Burris and Roni Nicole Henderson explore life cycles through 3-D animation and video installation. (803) 988-0013, http://www.tappsartscenter.com/

FORT JACKSON COMMUNITY TOUR: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday. Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, Fort Jackson’s commanding general, is inviting the public to a special, up-close tour of Fort Jackson and its soldiers in training. During the tour visitors will attend a basic combat training graduation, learn to shoot the M16A2 simulator, eat in an Army dining facility and get answers to questions about basic combat training, Fort Jackson and the Army. The tour is open to ages 13 and older. Lunch is $5.55. (803) 751-1474

This story was originally published August 2, 2015 at 6:45 PM.

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