South Carolina Association for Justice honors the life and legacy of Judge Alex Sanders
October 22, 2026
The South Carolina Association for Justice mourns the passing of Judge Alexander M. “Alex” Sanders Jr., a founding member and former president of the association whose life was defined by…
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Fountain Inn Battalion Chief Matt Bowsher Honored at Statewide Fire Chiefs Conference
October 21, 2026
Leadership at the Fountain Inn Fire Department earned statewide recognition as Battalion Chief Matt Bowsher was formally honored for graduating from the 4th Annual Chief Officer Academy during the 82nd…
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Fountain Inn Firefighter Thomas Williams Graduates from State Fire Officer Academy
October 21, 2026
The Fountain Inn Fire Department is celebrating a significant leadership milestone within its ranks following the graduation of firefighter Thomas Williams from the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Fire Officer…
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Christopher Acre joins Robinson Gray as associate
October 21, 2026
Attorney Christopher Acre has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice will focus on workers’ compensation defense. Prior to joining Robinson Gray, Christopher practiced in South Carolina…
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Laurens County attorney Michanna Tate plans new law firm as she seeks District 14 House seat
October 20, 2026
Attorney Michanna Talley Tate announces the future opening of Access Law of Laurens, LLC, a South Carolina law firm focused primarily on real estate litigation, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Tate,…
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Road-ready: South Carolina’s new street-legal UTV law takes effect Nov. 18
October 19, 2026
Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) across the Palmetto State will soon have a legal pathway to share public roadways. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has issued a 30-day…
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State Hall of Fame to honor Chief Robin Morse for 44 years of service to Laurens County
October 12, 2026
Chief Robin Morse, who spent 44 years protecting the people of Laurens County, will be inducted posthumously into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service.…
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The McKay Firm welcomes Chris Siercks as Associate Attorney
October 6, 2026
The McKay Firm welcomed Chris Siercks as an Associate Attorney. Siercks will practice in the areas of Section 1983 defense and general civil defense litigation, representing businesses and individuals throughout…
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Coffee with a Cop returns to Whiteford’s of Laurens on Friday
October 5, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and the Laurens Police Department are inviting residents to start their morning with a cup of coffee and a conversation when Coffee with a Cop…
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After three decades as a judge, former S.C. Supreme Court Justice John C. Few opens new private practice
September 30, 2026
As an attorney, Few brings decades of judicial expertise and legal insights to complex litigation issues for clients across the Palmetto State After nearly three decades serving in the judiciary…
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Stumbo tells Lander audience the Constitution still shapes today’s legal system
September 26, 2026
Constitution Day speaker David Stumbo explored the historical significance and the continuing relevance of the U.S. Constitution, guiding his audience at Lander University through the document that established the framework…
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What Apple v. OpenAI can teach employers about trade secrets
September 24, 2026
By David Dubberly On July 10, 2026, Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI and two of its employees who previously worked for Apple, accusing them of taking…
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Turner Padget’s Arthur E. Justice, Jr. named Greater Florence Chamber Business Person of the Year
September 23, 2026
Turner Padget shareholder Arthur E. Justice, Jr. has been named the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year, recognizing more than four decades of professional leadership, service…
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Downtown Pet Banners Raise Over $1,300 for Fountain Inn Police K-9 Unit
September 23, 2026
A community fundraiser spotlighting local four-legged family members along Main Street has raised $1,372.50 to support the Fountain Inn Police Department’s K-9 Unit. The initiative, spearheaded by Gabe Jenkins and…
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Scott Todd named an Emerging Leader Under 40
September 22, 2026
Scott Todd, principal of Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law(opens in new tab) has been recognized as an Emerging Leader Under 40 by the editors of SCBIZ.…
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Simpsonville Police Department seeks sponsors for National Night Out 2026 at Heritage Park
September 21, 2026
Community partners and local businesses have an opportunity to support neighborhood safety, youth outreach, and family connections as the Simpsonville Police Department prepares for its annual National Night Out celebration.…
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Fountain Inn Fire Department warns community of unauthorized apparel scam
September 21, 2026
Local fire officials are urging Upstate residents to stay vigilant following the circulation of fraudulent online merchandise campaigns falsely claiming to support local first responders. The Fountain Inn Fire Department…
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Senior Matters workshop helps residents plan for aging
September 20, 2026
Local professionals shared guidance on care, housing, finances, insurance, estate planning, relocation and real estate. When Zane Meadors learned his father was battling Alzheimer’s, he had to make life-changing decisions…
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Jitwan Floyd and Reid Turner join SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as associates
September 20, 2026Attorneys Jitwan Floyd and Reid Turner have joined SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as associates. Both will practice out of the firm’s Columbia office. Jitwan will focus his practice in…
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Turner Padget expands litigation team with additions of Eliza Hudson Lay and Diana L. Murray
September 15, 2026
Turner Padget welcomes Eliza Hudson Lay and Diana L. Murray to the firm as associates, expanding the firm’s litigation capabilities and strengthening its ability to serve clients throughout South Carolina…
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Babb, Bixler & Dollar welcomes real estate attorney Nicholas J. Brausch
September 14, 2026
The addition expands the firm’s residential and commercial closing capacity across the Upstate. Babb, Bixler & Dollar LLC has announced that Nicholas J. Brausch has joined the firm as an…
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Sheriff’s office K9 event raises more than $4,000 for Laurens County canine team
September 14, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office raised more than $4,000 for its K9 program during the agency’s annual K9 event Saturday, drawing what deputies described as record attendance for the popular…
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Experienced attorneys open Palmetto Accident Law
September 11, 2026
Two skilled, experienced trial attorneys committed to serving injured South Carolina residents throughout the state have opened Palmetto Accident Law(opens in new tab), with offices in Columbia and Charleston. Attorneys…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes four associates across South Carolina
September 10, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that four associates have joined the firm across three HSB offices. These attorneys will strengthen the firm’s litigation, construction and family law practices. “We are excited…
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Joseph F. Rice, prominent attorney and longtime USC benefactor, dies at 72
September 9, 2026
Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, a nationally known attorney, University of South Carolina alumnus and philanthropist whose name graces the university’s law school, died Sept. 3. He was 72. University of…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 800 acres in Laurens and Union Counties
September 9, 2026Newly conserved properties protect family farms, working lands, clean water, and wildlife habitat for future generations Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever has permanently protected more than 800 acres across Laurens…
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Shutt named a Lawyer of the Year in Best Lawyers
September 8, 2026
Nekki Shutt has earned her seventh Lawyer of the Year designation in Best Lawyers in America®, this time winning the honor for her work in Employment Law – Individuals for…
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2 Morton & Gettys attorneys included in latest edition of SC Legal Elite
September 8, 2026
Elizabeth Smith Owen and Joe’Terrious Neal of Morton & Gettys are honored in the 2026 edition of South Carolina Legal Elite, an annual publication that recognizes distinguished attorneys across the…
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10 attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in Best Lawyers
September 8, 2026
Ten attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the just-released 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion guide, Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch. The list…
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National Night Out comes to downtown Clinton on Sept. 17
September 8, 2026
The City of Clinton and the Clinton Police Department will host National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in downtown Clinton. Admission is free, and the…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 fundraiser set for Saturday
September 8, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual K9 fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Tractor Supply Co., 917 E. Main St. in Laurens,…
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Capital Family & Divorce Law Group
September 8, 2026
Capital Family Law Group is committed to assisting clients facing legal family matters such as divorce, child custody, and marital agreements. Led by an experienced attorney with over a decade…
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Free Senior Estate & Lifestyle Planning Workshop set for Sept. 16 in Pawleys Island
September 8, 2026
A free educational workshop offering comprehensive guidance on legal, financial, healthcare, and housing decisions for older adults will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the…
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South Carolina Association for Justice mourns the passing of Joe Rice
September 4, 2026
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) joins the legal community across South Carolina and the nation in mourning the passing of Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, co-founder of Motley Rice…
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Simpsonville Police Department invites community to Heritage Park for 2026 National Night Out
September 2, 2026
The Simpsonville Police Department will host its annual National Night Out celebration at Heritage Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, inviting residents and families across the Golden Strip to come…
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SC Commerce announces new general counsel
September 2, 2026
Patrick Turner to oversee agency’s legal division The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Patrick Turner has joined the agency as general counsel. Turner will oversee…
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LawyerLisa recognized in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
August 31, 2026
Managing Attorney, Lisa Hostetler Brown, has been recognized by her peers in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for 2027 for her exceptional work in Elder Law.…
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Trial Lawyers Are Your Neighbors
August 25, 2026
By Tom Killoren Partner KD Trial Lawyers When people hear the words “trial lawyer,” they often picture television commercials, courtroom dramas, or headlines about million-dollar verdicts. Too often, we’re…
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Kaitlin Gasner joins Robinson Gray as Associate
August 25, 2026
Attorney Kaitlin Gasner has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice at the firm will focus on Workers’ Compensation defense. Kaitlin earned her Juris Doctor from the…
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Multi-Agency “Operation Last Stand” dismantles massive drug pipeline across South Carolina
August 24, 2026
A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Last Stand” has dismantled a major drug-trafficking network linking Mexican cartels directly to the South Carolina Lowcountry, including Georgetown County. On Monday afternoon,…
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Allison Sullivan named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in its 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Bluestein Attorneys partner Allison Sullivan is being honored as 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia by Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.…
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Five Bluestein Attorneys honored by Best Lawyers in 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Best Lawyers in America® has again named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2027 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. Partner Allison Sullivan earned…
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Three Griffin Humphries attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Three attorneys at Griffin Humphries have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with all earning recognition for their work as litigators. The…
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15 attorneys from Moore & Van Allen’s Charleston office recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers Publications
August 24, 2026
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 13 Charleston office attorneys, two of whom have been awarded a Best…
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Seven Callison Tighe attorneys honored in 2027 edition of Best Lawyers
August 24, 2026
The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized seven Callison Tighe attorneys in its 2027 edition, based on peer review of their work in Columbia. Here are the seven who were…
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All attorneys at Lewis Babcock honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 24, 2026
Once again, all three partners at Lewis Babcock are included in “The Best Lawyers in America®,” an annual directory of the country’s leading attorneys. The 2027 edition released today includes…
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Lourie Law Firm members honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 24, 2026
Lourie Law Firm members Neal Lourie and Tish Dozier Alleyne are again recognized in “Best Law Firms in America®,” a national peer-reviewed guide to the country’s top attorneys. The 2027…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 24, 2026
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald have been…
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Two at Parker Law Group honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 21, 2026
Two attorneys at Parker Law Group are highlighted in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion publication, Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America. Attorney Austin…
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Bill Metzger honored as a 2027 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
August 21, 2026
Bill Metzger, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Banking and Finance Law by The…
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