Tyra McBride selected as the 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year
June 7, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyra McBride was selected as the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s (CMM) 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year. The CMM Capital Young Professional Awards recognized…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Invites Public Comment Through Online Accreditation Portal
June 6, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services was awarded accredited status by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) in July 2018. As a…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Earns Accreditation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Council
June 6, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC: The Fountain Inn Police Department proudly announces its recent achievement of accreditation from the esteemed South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Council (SCLEA). This significant milestone recognizes the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges legislators to pass bond reform bill
June 5, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson and State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Keel are urging legislators to pass bond reform by sending a letter to Senate President Thomas Alexander, House Speaker…
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Laurens Police Department Partnered with Law Enforcement Leadership LLC to Host Leadership Training
June 5, 2023
Last week the Laurens Police Department (LPD) partnered with Anthony Burgess and Law Enforcement Leadership LLC to host a leadership training course. Participants from nine law enforcement agencies were in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading law firm in 2023 Chambers USA
June 2, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Biden Administration over unlawful open-border policies
June 2, 2023Along with 17 other states, Attorney General Alan Wilson sued the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, that would incentivize immigrants to…
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Super Lawyers profiles Rita Bolt Barker
June 1, 2023
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker is profiled in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers, in a feature article that highlights her career as an Environmental attorney and her pro bono…
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Ballou joins new initiative to help S.C. Legislature evaluate effects of proposed laws
May 30, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC – Dan Ballou, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm, has joined the South Carolina Law Initiative, a new project started by the University of South…
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SC Department of Public Safety Requests Public Input
May 30, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety strives to meet and maintain the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Part of meeting those…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Protects Life, Signs Fetal Heartbeat and Protection From Abortion Act
May 26, 2023
Yesterday, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and the pro-life community to sign S. 474, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, into law.…
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Burnie Maybank – former S.C. Revenue Director and veteran tax attorney – joins Adams and Reese IBG Practice
May 25, 2023
Burnie Maybank III, a former two-time director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue and a prominent state and local tax law and economic development attorney, has joined Adams and…
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County Council Budget Workshop – Thursday, May 25
May 24, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a budget planning workshop on Thursday, May 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 24, 2023
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in…
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Laurens County 2023 Officer of Year Announced
May 24, 2023
Last week was Law Enforcement Appreciation week. This week, officers from Clinton and Laurens Police and deputies from the Sheriff’s office gathered with community supporters for the annual officer of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls
May 23, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson today sued a telecommunications company and its owner and vice president for allegedly being responsible for billions of illegal robocalls. Attorney General Wilson sued Michael D.…
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Lander’s Chief of Police Receives Mary Frances Poole Alston Award
May 23, 2023
Lander University has selected Greg Allen, an employee who “exemplifies integrity,” as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. Allen, chief of Lander’s Police Department, was…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces First Certified Ground Defense Instructor
May 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) recognizes Cherokee County Agent-In-Charge (AIC) Dinah Foster as the agency’s first Certified Ground Defense Instructor. AIC Foster attended an…
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LPD Chief Grounsell Graduates from FBI National Command Course
May 23, 2023
Laurens Police Chief Keith Grounsell graduated from the FBI National Command Course in Quantico, Virginia at the FBI Academy last week. The course is an invitation only and 52 Police…
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Laurens Police Department Promotion of Tyler Powell
May 22, 2023
The Laurens Police Department has promoted Sgt. Tyler Powell to Lieutenant in Uniform Patrol. “As a Sgt Tyler Powell exemplified many great qualities of a leader and is a key…
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LCSO Jail and Bail See Who Went to Jail
May 22, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office annual Jail and Bail event was a great success thanks to the generosity and willingness of their “inmates.” Inmates from across the county were booked,…
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Pinckney Reese named Lexington One director of legal services and Title IX
May 19, 2023
Mercedes L. Pinckney Reese joins Lexington County School District One on May 30, 2023 as the district’s new director of legal services and Title IX, which was approved by the…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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Ward Bradley named to Super Lawyers listing for 12th year
May 18, 2023Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced that Partner, James E. “Ward” Bradley has been selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers® Listing for 2023 in the area of personal injury law.…
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Richland One General Counsel named Lawyer of Distinction
May 18, 2023
Richland One General Counsel Susan Williams has been named a 2023 Lawyer of Distinction for Recognizing Excellence in In-House Counsel. “I’m so honored to have received this award. In my…
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LCSO Jail and Bail Event this Friday
May 17, 2023
The annual Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Jail and Bail fundraiser is this Friday, May 19. The list of community leaders going to jail is growing and they need your help…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Fights to Protect Women’s Sports
May 16, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is fighting back against the Biden Administration’s latest proposed rule change to Title IX that would threaten women’s sports and critical protections. Attorney General Wilson led…
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LCSO New Evidence Facility Now Open
May 15, 2023
Last week the Laurens County Sheriff’s office held the ribbon cutting for the new evidence facility located at 150 Templeton Road in Laurens. The building was much needed as the…
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Jack Pringle joins Nelson Mullins’ Columbia office
May 15, 2023
Longtime Columbia-area lawyer Jack Pringle, CIPP-US, has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP at the firm’s main office in Columbia. Pringle is an accomplished legal professional with more than…
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SCDPS Announces Annual Buckle Up South Carolina Campaign
May 15, 2023
Featuring New Logo, PSA, and Spokesperson The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide are focusing on seat belt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day…
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National Police Week – Thanking our Local Law Enforcement
May 15, 2023
Monday, May 15, is National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day and this week is National Police Week (May 14 – 20, 2023). Here’s the history behind it: In 1962, President…
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Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd to host Breakfast Briefing
May 15, 2023
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd will host a Breakfast Briefing on May 25, highlighting legal considerations for family enterprises. The Breakfast…
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Bob Knowlton named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in Columbia
May 11, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Bob Knowlton was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in Columbia. Only a…
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John T. Lay, Jr. selected by Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders for seventh consecutive year
May 9, 2023
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that John T. Lay, Jr. has been selected for inclusion as a Global Leader in the 2023 edition of Who’s Who Legal…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Announces Retirement After Thirty-One Years of Service
May 9, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC: After a distinguished 31-year career with the City of Fountain Inn Police Department, Police Chief Michael Hamilton has announced his retirement, effective July 31. “It has been…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads Multistate Charge Against Biden Administration’s Decision to Prioritize the Right Whale in the Wrong Way
May 8, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson led a letter to push back against the Biden Administration’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule because it…
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Turner Padget shareholder Nickisha Woodward named to 2023 Power List in Business Defense by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
May 8, 2023Turner Padget announced that Nickisha Woodward, shareholder in the firm’s Charleston office, has been named to the 2023 Power List in Business Defense by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The Power…
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Ribbon Cutting for New Evidence Facility for the Sheriff’s Office Set for May 11
May 8, 2023
Sheriff Reynolds and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite you to the ribbon cutting of our new Evidence Facility, located on Templeton Road. The completion of this…
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Laurens Native Attorney Scott Todd selected to ‘Rising Stars’ list
May 6, 2023
Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been selected to the Super Lawyers 2023 South Carolina Rising Stars list. He is a partner at Sumner & Todd Attorneys…
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Leaphart joins board of local nonprofit that helps youth develop musical abilities
May 5, 2023
Gibbs Leaphart, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of SoundBites, a local nonprofit that helps young people get what they need to develop their musical…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces distribution of $141 million settlement to millions of low-income Americans deceived by TurboTax owner Intuit
May 4, 2023Consumers to Receive Checks in the Mail from Multistate Settlement Without Needing to File a Claim Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner…
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Eric H. Philpot selected to 2023 Super Lawyers
May 3, 2023
Eric H. Philpot, a partner at the Philpot Law Firm, has been selected to the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in…
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USC School of Law honors alumna Becky Laffitte with Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award
May 3, 2023
Becky Laffitte, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award, which is given by the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council…
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Nineteen Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 3, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that nineteen attorneys have been listed in the 2023 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including ten attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” HSB…
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Attorney Scott Todd selected to ‘Rising Stars’ list
May 3, 2023
Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been selected to the Super Lawyers 2023 South Carolina Rising Stars list. He is a partner at Sumner & Todd Attorneys…
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Buzz Burwell to receive Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette from Government of Japan
May 2, 2023
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP partner Henry M. “Buzz” Burwell will be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, the government of Japan announced on…
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Burnette, McDaniel and LeFever profiled in National Law Journal
May 2, 2023
M. Malissa Burnette, Kathleen McDaniel, and Grant Burnette LeFever have been named to the “National Law Journal” list of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Trailblazers and are being highlighted in the national publication’s…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2023 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
May 2, 2023
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, and Jeffrey D. Hopkins are honored…
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Rosen Hagood attorneys selected to 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2023
Seven attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2023 South Carolina Rising Stars list,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson & 25 other attorneys general urge Biden administration to provide Medicare coverage for Alzheimer’s treatment
May 1, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide coverage for a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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