Chris Wilkes Announces Candidacy for Laurens County Sheriff
February 17, 2024
Local businessman and former police officer Chris Wilkes released a video to Facebook announcing that he is challenging Don Reynolds for Laurens County Sheriff. The video received more than 10,000…
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Charleston School of Business named top 10 Education partner for 2023 Essentials of HR enrollments
February 16, 2024
Charleston School of Business Continuing and Professional Education division recently secured a spot among the top 10 enrollments for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of HR courses…
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Gallivan White Boyd welcomes attorney Charles S. Verdin IV
February 15, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Charles S. Verdin IV has joined the firm as a partner in its Greenville office. Charles S. Verdin, IV has been practicing for almost…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Meghan Riordan joins Project Host Board of Directors
February 15, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meghan Riordan was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Project Host, a local nonprofit fighting food insecurity in the Greenville…
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Beth Richardson joins S.C. Chapter of Women’s White Collar Defense Association
February 14, 2024
Beth Richardson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been accepted for membership in the newly-formed South Carolina chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association. WWCDA promotes the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Ceremonially Signs H. 3690, the ESG Pension Protection Act
February 14, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3690, the ESG Pension Protection Act. The bill ensures all investment…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Jonathan Moon in Columbia
February 13, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Jonathan Moon has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Jonathan is an associate and works with our economic development and M&A practices. Before joining Haynsworth…
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Laurens Police Department Tackles Auto Break-Ins: Community Meeting and Investigation Update
February 13, 2024
In a major development following an exhaustive 3-month investigation, the Laurens Police Department (LPD) has apprehended six individuals linked to a series of auto break-ins in the city with 107…
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Laurens Police Address Auto Break-Ins in Recent Community Meeting
February 12, 2024
In response to a recent surge in auto break-ins within the city limits, the Laurens City Police held a crucial meeting on Friday, February 9, at the Laurens Police Headquarters…
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Sydney Gardner joins SC Bar Foundation as director of finance & development
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomed Sydney Gardner as its new director of finance & development. It’s a new position at the Foundation, combining responsibility for both raising funds and…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Joseph D. Dickey, Jr.
February 8, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. has joined the firm as a shareholder in Columbia, SC. Joseph focuses his practice on representing businesses, governmental entities, individuals…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith welcomes Samer Hamde as Healthcare Practice Leader
February 8, 2024
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS), a leading architecture, planning, and design firm in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Samer Hamde has joined the firm as Healthcare Practice Leader. Hamde brings…
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Lisle Traywick becomes state chair of ABA’s Council of Appellate Lawyers
February 7, 2024
Lisle Traywick, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named South Carolina state chair of the Council of Appellate Lawyers for the American Bar Association. The ABA describes…
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David Conner named 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants in Greenville
February 7, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that David Conner was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants…
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Wyche expands its litigation team to meet growing client needs
February 7, 2024
Wyche, P.A. has added three new attorneys as it expands to meet growing client needs. Rachel Horton, Miranda Nelson, and Graham Pitman have joined the firm as associates. Rachel Horton’s practice focuses on complex…
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Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Michael C. Bunda
February 7, 2024
Attorney Michael C. Bunda has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. An experienced litigator, Bunda graduated from the University of South Carolina’s…
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Laurens PD Unveiling the State-of-the-Art Training Room
February 6, 2024
Inaugural Training Welcomes Officers from 13 Agencies for Internationally Renowned Program The Laurens Police Department (LPD) is making waves in law enforcement with the inauguration of its cutting-edge training room.…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office: A Year in Review – Strengthening Safety and Community Bonds in 2023
February 5, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently released their annual summary of activities. In the year 2023, the LCSO addressed a total of 40,418 service calls, marking a significant increase…
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“Law Talk” Sessions: Empowering Laurens County with Legal Insights
February 3, 2024
The Laurens County Public Library System, in partnership with the South Carolina Bar, presents a series of free “Law Talk” sessions. Covering crucial topics like first-time homebuyer financing, starting a…
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Experienced attorney becomes newest partner at Richardson Thomas
January 31, 2024
Brendan Green, an experienced attorney dedicated to seeking justice for injured clients, has joined Richardson Thomas as a partner. He represents clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and…
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Fulton & Barr attorney achieves recertification in Civil Trial law with the National Board of Trial Advocacy
January 30, 2024
Fulton & Barr’s principal and co-founder Andrew Barr recently received his recertification as a Civil Trial advocate from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). Barr’s recertification, which follows a…
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Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte
January 29, 2024
Located in the BullStreet District, Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is a South Carolina law firm that offers a tailored, hands-on approach. It provides business transactional and litigation representation…
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Nelson Mullins welcomes experienced litigator to Greenville Team
January 29, 2024
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to announce Laura McDonald has joined its office in Greenville as Of Counsel.…
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Community Strong: Update on LCSO Deputy Motes
January 29, 2024
Deputy Christopher Motes, a dedicated member of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, recently underwent brain surgery on January 26th. The procedure was successful, and doctors were able to remove the…
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A Rising threat of Sextortion Scams Prompts Warning from Laurens County Sheriff’s Office
January 29, 2024
In recent times, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has observed a disturbing surge in sextortion scams, prompting the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to issue an advisory to residents. This…
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Kim, Lahey & Killough welcomes attorney Emily Bohan
January 26, 2024
Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm announced the addition of attorney Emily Bohan to the firm’s Greenville, SC, office. Bohan’s law practice focuses in the areas of franchise law, business…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP announces new partners: Donavon Eason and Lesesne Phillips
January 26, 2024
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a prominent transportation and logistics law firm, announced the promotion of Donavon Eason and Lesesne Phillips to the position of partner. This strategic move reflects…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2024 Public Finance Law and Utilities Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia
January 26, 2024
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia…
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Advancing Skills: Laurens PD and Military Unit Collaborate for Specialized Training
January 26, 2024
In a dynamic partnership, Laurens Police Department officers recently engaged in specialized training with a local military unit, focusing on the use of force and firearms. The day included simulated…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Kathleen Muthig selected to become Riley Fellow
January 25, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Kathleen Muthig has been selected to participate in the Spring 2024 Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute.…
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Attorney Anna Vilatte joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
January 25, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney Anna Vilatte has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. Her practice areas include appellate advocacy, automobile liability, bad-faith litigation and insurance coverage. She received…
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Robinson Gray names Jasmine Smith a Member of the firm
January 24, 2024
Robinson Gray has named attorney Jasmine Smith a Member of the law firm. She was voted into the position in December 2023. “In her time serving as of counsel with…
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Call for Community Support as LCSO Deputy is Battling Kidney and Lung Cancer, Brain Tumor
January 24, 2024
Christopher Motes, a dedicated deputy with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, is currently confronting significant health challenges. He is courageously fighting kidney cancer that has spread to both his lungs…
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Robinson Gray names Molly Campolong a Member of the firm
January 22, 2024
Robinson Gray has named attorney Molly Campolong a Member of the law firm. She was voted into the position at the end of 2023. “Molly has ably represented our firm’s…
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Mary Caskey named 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Columbia
January 22, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Mary Caskey was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and…
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Lisa Hostetler Brown selected to receive the Gold Compleat Lawyer Award
January 22, 2024
LAWYERLISA announced that Certified Elder Law Attorney Lisa Hostetler Brown has been selected to receive the Gold Compleat Lawyer Award given by the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice…
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John Boyd selected to Sustain SC Board of Directors
January 18, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that John Boyd has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the…
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Collins & Lacy president, Christian Stegmaier, appointed to Primerus Board of Directors
January 17, 2024
A second generation of leadership has emerged on the Primerus Board of Directors with the recent appointment of two new members, according to Jack Buchanan, founder and president of the…
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Robinson Gray names Chris Boguski a Member of the firm
January 17, 2024
Robinson Gray has named attorney Christopher Lee Boguski a Member of the law firm. He was voted into the position in December 2023. “Since joining us four years ago, Chris…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel receives King Distinguished Service Award
January 17, 2024
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has received the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award from the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. The honor…
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The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services and the South Carolina Department of Corrections Warns of Scammers
January 16, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) and the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) have been made aware that scammers are preying on families of…
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Spreading Love to Seniors: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Continues Annual Valentine’s Care Bags Drive
January 14, 2024
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is gearing up for its annual initiative to make the day special for local seniors enrolled in the Project SOS…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases 2023 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report
January 11, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2023 Annual Report at the State House today. Task Force leadership joined him…
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Michael Crump joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 11, 2024
Attorney Michael D. Crump has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice with the firm will focus on workers’ compensation. Michael earned his Juris Doctor degree from…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeast Region announces its 2024 South Carolina Local Steering Committee leadership
January 11, 2024
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeast Region announced its South Carolina Local Steering Committee (LSC) leadership for 2024. The Southeast Region is one of the largest in the international organization…
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Mickle & Bass Law Firm announced Jamie Davidson as partner
January 10, 2024
Mickle & Bass Law Firm announced that Jamie Davidson has been made a partner in the firm. Jamie is a 2013 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson and the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force launch TravelWatchSC in Partnership with Major Airports
January 8, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, announced the launch of TravelWatchSC during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The awareness campaign begins…
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Fisher Phillips elects two new partners in its Columbia SC office
January 5, 2024
Fisher Phillips Elects 28 New Partners – 2024 Class is Largest and Most Diverse in Firm’s History Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is proud…
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Quilting for Comfort: Loose Threads Guild Continues to Warm Hearts
January 5, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is starting the new year full of gratitude for the dedicated members of the Loose Threads Quilt Guild for their ongoing generosity. For over four…
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Moore & Van Allen elevates 15 attorneys to member, including Charleston attorney Daniel Layfield
January 4, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the following 15 attorneys have been elected as the firm’s newest members: Holly S. Bannerman, William “Bill” M. Butler, Sarah Dohoney Byrne,…
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