YORK COUNTY, S.C. — While last-minute shoppers bustled around York County, 22 people held their positions for 22 hours to raise awareness about veteran suicides.
A nonprofit, the Country of Angels, say they are dedicated to veteran suicide awareness and prevention in York County.
The group said 22 veterans take their own lives every day in the United States.
"There's 8,030 stars, 8,030 veterans that will take their lives every single year,” said Megan Hullet, CEO and founder of the Country of Angels.
Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:
- Deputies: Statesville man charged after missing 14-year-old found safe
- WEEKEND IN VIEW: Where to find weekend fun in the Queen City
- Top high school football recruit chooses Tennessee live on Channel 9
- WATCH: Keith Monday's Saturday forecast outlook
- Teen shot multiple times after attempting to rob man during meeting for online exchange
Cox Media Group
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/LH3JSJEF3VBLRJLJQESEAG34AM.png)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/SKXSLKHT3FB3NPORZ37MOTANTI.png)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/CPEHEMYETVGMXPGPMRCU32QFJM.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/IECLZ25KHBB2RL4UE2PRALJAZA.jpeg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/V2LHQ3SVK5DWNA7NL7MLKJ5MQ4.jpeg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/7EIKODY3ZNSNON22UMG5FD2O7I.jpg)