Laurens Police Chief Selected to attend FBI National Command Course
February 21, 2023
The Laurens Police Department announced today that Chief Keith Grounsell was selected to attend the FBI National Command Course (NCC) Session 4 (May 15-19, 2023) in Quantico, Virginia at the…
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Reid Sherard elected to the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees
February 20, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Reid Sherard has been elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to serve on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate lawsuit against EPA to protect states’ sovereignty over water and land
February 17, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of more than 20 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect states’ ability to govern their…
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Cox named to Justice360 Board of Directors
February 16, 2023
Sarah J.M. Cox, an attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been named to the Justice360 Board of Directors. The nonprofit organization takes a multifaceted approach to fighting for justice…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson responds to Biden’s State of the Union call to ban assault weapons
February 15, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other state attorneys general today called out President Biden’s recent irresponsible, radical, and unconstitutional statements he made during the State of the Union demanding…
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Three new attorneys join Baker Ravenel Bender
February 15, 2023
Baker, Ravenel & Bender, LLC, is welcoming three additional attorneys to its ranks. William A. Collins Jr. is coming on board as a partner, and Michal Kalwajtys and JC Davis…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches Special Needs Registry
February 15, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the implementation of our Special Needs Registry. Currently, Laurens County Sheriff’s Office deputies already communicate information to dispatch to keep information…
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Matt Hill joins Robinson Gray law firm as a member
February 13, 2023
Matthew B. Hill has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Matt‘s practice primarily focuses on the areas of commercial real estate, banking, and finance. He regularly provides guidance…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins coalition in lawsuit against US AG Garland, ATF on pistol brace rule
February 12, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and its…
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City of Fountain Inn Raises Pay for Police Officers
February 7, 2023
Many businesses are experiencing hiring or staffing challenges. Law enforcement agencies across the country including here in South Carolina are feeling the impact as well. With the job of keeping…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition urging Yelp not to discriminate against crisis pregnancy centers
February 7, 2023
Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 24-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to Yelp opposing the company’s practice of discriminating against crisis pregnancy centers in online…
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$19 million settlement in non-intervened South Carolina False Claims Act case against Laboratory Corporation of America
February 7, 2023
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two whistleblowers from Florence, South Carolina, Scarlett Lutz and Kayla Webster, have resolved their 10-year qui tam lawsuit against Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc. (“Labcorp”), one of…
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Santee Cooper names Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel
February 6, 2023
Santee Cooper has named Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel, effective Jan. 23, 2023. In her new position, Gillians will serve to enhance the utility’s efforts in…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $650,000 settlement with Centaurus Financial, Inc., Ricky Mantei, and Mantei & Associates, LLC
February 6, 2023
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a securities broker-dealer and its agent in Lexington have settled allegations that they violated state securities laws and will pay $650,000 in penalties.…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Bloodhound Puppy to the Team
January 29, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s office is growing. Last week, Susan Jolly and her daughter, Caroline, donated a nine week old AKC registered Bloodhound puppy to the Sheriff’s Office. “We are…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $45 million settlement with financial services company Nexo for sales of unregistered securities
January 27, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that digital-asset financial services companies, Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc. (collectively, “Nexo”), have settled allegations they broke South Carolina law by offering and…
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MGC Long Run returns to Columbia on February 4
January 25, 2023
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 4 for its eighth year. Net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina, an organization whose mission is…
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Frank Davis named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in Greenville
January 25, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Frank Davis was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in Greenville. Only a single…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads the multistate charge against contraband cell phones
January 25, 2023After busting a Mexican cartel drug ring that was facilitated in large part through contraband cell phones, Attorney General Alan Wilson leads a multistate effort to call on Congress to…
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Sumner & Todd named to “Best Law Firms in America”
January 24, 2023
Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd, Attorneys at Law has been named a “Best Law Firm 2022, Tier 1” for DUI Defense by U.S. News & World Report. Only six…
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Ming Lee joins Wyche, P.A.
January 23, 2023
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Ming Lee has joined the firm as a Corporate Attorney. Lee focuses his practice at Wyche…
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Kathy McKinney elected to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Board of Directors
January 23, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Kathy C. McKinney has been elected to serve as an Independent Director of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) of Atlanta Board of Directors.…
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Laurens Police Department Victims Advocate Becomes Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
January 23, 2023
Laurens Police Department Victims Advocate, Amanda Greer, is now a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Car crashes are the second-leading cause of death for children under the age of 1…
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Robinson Gray receives USC Law School’s first-ever MLK Distinguished Service Award
January 21, 2023
Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte has received the very first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award, given by the University of South Carolina School of Law. The award,…
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Patent Attorney Robert Merting joins Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm
January 19, 2023
Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Merting as an attorney in the firm’s Greenville, SC, office. Mr. Merting’s primary focus will be…
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Turner Padget expands Insurance Litigation practice with addition of Lauren Mims
January 18, 2023
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Lauren T. Mims to the firm’s Columbia office. Mims joins the Insurance Litigation practice group and will support the Insurance Litigation team by…
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Pennington joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
January 18, 2023
Ashley Pennington, an attorney with more than 40 years’ experience in criminal law, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. He’ll focus his practice on civil rights cases, including issues involving…
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Nick Nicholson named one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” People of 2022
January 16, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has once again been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2022 by the Greenville Business…
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Sumner & Todd named to “Best Law Firms in America”
January 13, 2023
Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd, Attorneys at Law has been named a “Best Law Firm 2022, Tier 1” for DUI Defense by U.S. News & World Report. Only six…
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Robinson Gray names Tim Thompson as a Member of the firm
January 13, 2023
Robinson Gray has named attorney Tim Thompson a Member of the law firm. He was voted into the position at the end of 2022. “Tim’s wide range of legal experience…
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Robinson Gray names Lisle Traywick a Member of the firm
January 13, 2023
Robinson Gray has named attorney Vordman Carlisle Traywick, III a Member of the law firm. He was voted into the position at the end of 2022. “Lisle has earned this…
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Richland County Bar Association announces new leadership for 2023
January 12, 2023The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2023 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2022 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county…
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Upstate Elder Law is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC
January 12, 2023
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Upstate Elder Law is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC. After years practicing law in many areas, from federal prosecution to family court, to personal injury…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeast Region announces 2023 South Carolina Local Steering Committee
January 11, 2023
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeast Region announced its South Carolina Local Steering Committee (LSC) for 2022. The Southeast Region is one of the largest in the international organization of…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Partnering with Secure the Call to Provide 911 Capable Phones
January 10, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure that everyone who needs to contact 911 has the means to do so. As a result, LCSO is now a proud…
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Collins & Lacy announces new attorney elevation
January 10, 2023
Business Defense Law Firm Poised For New Growth Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, announced that attorney Molly Flynn has been elevated to Special…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2022 Annual Report
January 10, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2022 Annual Report at the State House today. Task Force leadership joined him…
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Rosen Hagood law firm announces new member
January 9, 2023
Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth Nicholson has been named as a non-equity member of the firm, effective January 1, 2023. Nicholson focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation, construction…
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MBM Partner, Lester M. “Gill” Bell, Jr., selected as Top 20 Professionals Under 40 in Lexington County
January 9, 2023Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) congratulates Partner Lester M. “Gill” Bell, Jr. for being honored as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s Top 20 professionals under 40. Recently named Partner at Moore…
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LCSO Hiring Sex Offender Registry Coordinator
January 9, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring for a Sex Offender Registry Coordinator. Duties for the position include: Ensure that sex offenders are registered and compliant with SC and…
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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet announce merger
January 5, 2023Together, the 550+ attorney firm will broaden its reach across the U.S. Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet have agreed to merge into one national law firm operating under the…
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LEAD Upstate presents financial donations to three Upstate K-9 programs
January 4, 2023
LEAD Upstate held a press conference on Tuesday to present three Upstate K-9 programs with financial contributions. Representatives from the Greenville Sheriff’s office, Greer Police Department and Travelers Rest Police…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office – 2022 Year in Review
January 4, 2023
2023 is here and while many are making New Year’s resolutions, it’s also good to look back at the prior year. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has done just that.…
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Bryan Kitz named shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 4, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announce that Bryan J. Kitz has been elected shareholder. Bryan Kitz is a commercial real estate attorney who counsels clients on a broad range of transactional…
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Assistant General Counsel
January 4, 2023
The SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) helps families across the state obtain affordable, safe housing. Our staff is passionate about creating solutions that truly make a…
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Carter Massingill elected Partner at Gallivan White Boyd
January 3, 2023
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Carter Massingill has been elected a partner in the firm. Carter works in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office. Carter is a business and construction…
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MBM Partner, Jane Downey, selected to 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America list
December 31, 2022Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) congratulates Partner, Jane Downey for being selected to the 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America. Downey practices primarily in bankruptcy and debtor/creditor law. Jane has been…
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River Bluff and Palmetto Academy named champions in SC Bar’s We the People Competition
December 31, 2022
River Bluff High School of Lexington and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success of Myrtle Beach won the South Carolina Bar’s We the People competition held Dec. 8 at River…
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Andrew Merline named shareholder at Merline & Meacham, P.A.
December 30, 2022
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced that attorney Andrew D. Merline has been named a shareholder in the firm. Andy focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in Mergers and…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces participation in national settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens worth potentially $242 million to South Carolina
December 21, 2022Brings S.C.’s potential total recoveries from opioid cases to more than $646 million South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that he has agreed to settlements with Teva, Allergan,…
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