Laurens County Coroner’s Office Commissions Two Human Remains Detection K9s
May 20, 2026
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office has commissioned two nationally certified Human Remains Detection K9s, expanding its investigative capabilities for death investigations and search operations across Laurens County and surrounding areas.…
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LCSO’s Biggest Fundraiser of the Year Gives You a Perfectly Legal Reason to Get Someone Arrested
May 20, 2026
Word on the street is that the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the largest roundup of willing suspects in county history — and they are looking for a few…
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Molly Campolong named Chair of Meritas’ Emerging Leaders Advisory Board
May 19, 2026
Molly Campolong, a member at Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffite, has been appointed Chair of the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board of Meritas. Meritas is an invitation-only alliance of business law…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Rob Tiro graduates from Leadership Greenville Class 52
May 19, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that attorney Rob Tiro has graduated from Leadership Greenville, the Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program. Leadership Greenville is a ten-month intensive experience designed to…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Becomes First Greenville County Agency to Receive SAFE Designation
May 18, 2026
The Fountain Inn Police Department was officially presented with the Sexual Assault Forensic Excellence (SAFE) Designation during the Fountain Inn City Council meeting on May 14, 2026, becoming the first law…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Honors Lieutenant Bobby Nelson Upon Retirement After 28 Years of Service
May 18, 2026
The Fountain Inn Police Department is bidding farewell to a foundational leader this week as Lieutenant Bobby Nelson officially retires following nearly three decades of dedicated law enforcement service to…
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Lewis Babcock founder honored in “Super Lawyers”
May 18, 2026
Lewis Babcock co-founder Keith Babcock again is honored in “Super Lawyers,” a national directory that aims to identify outstanding attorneys across the country. This marks the 19th year Babcock has…
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South Carolina Law Now Protects Farmers’ Roadside Markets from Commercial Zoning, Regulation
May 17, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation into law May 15 that gives the state’s farmers new protections for roadside markets, shielding them from commercial zoning requirements and regulations that…
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Lindsay A. Joyner accepts nomination as fellow of American Bar Foundation
May 12, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Lindsay A. Joyner has accepted an invitation to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Fellows membership is by invitation only and…
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Service and Sacrifice: Acknowledging Laurens County Law Enforcement During National Police Week
May 11, 2026
National Police Week runs from Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16 this year, and serves as a time for communities across the country to pause and recognize the men…
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LEAD Upstate announces Kelly Willenberg as Presenting Sponsor for 2026 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
May 11, 2026
Greenville Healthcare Compliance Leader and Distracted Driving Advocate Brings Personal Mission to Annual Law Enforcement Event LEAD Upstate announced Dr. Kelly Willenberg, owner of Kelly Willenberg & Associates, as the…
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Service and Sacrifice: Acknowledging Upstate South Carolina Law Enforcement During National Police Week
May 11, 2026
National Police Week runs from Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16 this year, and serves as a time for communities across the country to pause and recognize the men…
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LEAD Upstate Launches Comprehensive Mental Health Program for Local Officers
May 6, 2026
LEAD Upstate, the organization behind Greenville County’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, is proud to announce the launch of a new year-round initiative: the “Stay with Me” Mental Health and…
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Women of Construction Summer Summit
May 5, 2026
June 11-12, 2026 Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront 45 Lockwood Dr Charleston, SC 29401 The Women of Construction Summer Summit brings together leaders, builders, realtors, attorneys and innovators shaping the future…
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Griffin Humphries founders again recognized in “Super Lawyers”
May 3, 2026
Griffin Humphries founding members Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2026 update of “Super Lawyers,” a peer-reviewed directory of the nation’s leading attorneys . Both have been…
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Governor McMaster Hosts STEM Signing Day; Denounces Political Violence Following National Incident
May 3, 2026
Governor Henry McMaster took to the Statehouse steps to celebrate the next generation of South Carolina innovators while simultaneously addressing a jarring national security incident. In a series of public…
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9 Merline & Meacham attorneys honored by Super Lawyers
May 1, 2026
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced 9 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com. The honorees were recognized…
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Cassidy Coates Price attorneys named to 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers List
May 1, 2026
Five attorneys at Cassidy Coates Price P.A. have been selected to the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers® list, an honor awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys statewide.…
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11 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 30, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that 11 attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, a prominent legal ranking published annually by Thomson Reuters. This year’s…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2026 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
April 30, 2026
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, Jeffrey D. Hopkins, Joshua G. Hill,…
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A. Johnston Cox elevated to president of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
April 30, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that A. Johnston Cox, has been named President of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA). Practicing in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina office, Cox has…
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LEAD Upstate launches “Stay with Me” Mental Health and Wellness initiative for Greenville County Law Enforcement
April 29, 2026
LEAD Upstate, the organization behind Greenville County’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, is proud to announce the launch of a new year-round initiative: the “Stay with Me” Mental Health and…
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Bailey joins Morton & Gettys
April 29, 2026
A South Carolina native and lifelong resident of the Palmetto State, JD Bailey has joined Morton & Gettys as its newest associate. His practice includes commercial real estate, land use…
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17 Turner Padget attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers
April 29, 2026
Turner Padget announces that 17 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com. The Turner Padget honorees were recognized in…
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John T. Lay, Jr. recognized as thought leader in 2026 Lexology Index
April 28, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that John T. Lay, Jr. has once again been recognized in multiple 2026 editions of Lexology Index reports for his exceptional work in Healthcare &…
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Moore Bradley Myers elevates focus on probate and estate planning services
April 27, 2026
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is strengthening its commitment to South Carolina families by placing a renewed and intentional focus on its Probate and Estate Planning services. This area of law…
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James I. Ward IV joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston office
April 27, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. welcomed James I. Ward IV to its Charleston office, where he will join the firm’s litigation and local government practices as special counsel. James brings a…
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Mauldin Police Issue Warning Against ‘Snipe’ Signs Along City Roadways
April 27, 2026
The Mauldin Police Department is cracking down on the recent proliferation of “snipe” signs—unauthorized advertisements illegally posted on utility poles and public rights-of-way throughout the city. In a public service…
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Will Johnson named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Business Organizations in Columbia, South Carolina
April 22, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Will Johnson “Lawyer of the Year” for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Columbia for 2026. The “Lawyer…
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Urgent Warning: Fake Court Notices Target South Carolina Residents via Text
April 22, 2026
Law enforcement and judicial officials are issuing an urgent warning to South Carolinians following a surge in sophisticated text message scams designed to look like official court orders. The scam,…
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Three Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys listed in Super Lawyers
April 21, 2026
Rick Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, and Harry Dixon are honored in the latest “Super Lawyers,” a national guide that identifies outstanding attorneys across the country, and its related directory of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Continues Work to Stop Illegal Chinese Vapes
April 20, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 13-state coalition in a letter asking major credit card networks to stop the sale of illicit e-cigarette products. These products account for almost…
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Cassidy Coates Price attorneys recognized in Legal 500’s inaugural Southeast edition
April 16, 2026
Cassidy Coates Price P.A. has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 United States, with three attorneys ranked in the inaugural Southeast guide. Trey Suggs and Ross Plyler…
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Relief at the Capitol: Governor McMaster Signs Income Tax Cut into Law
April 15, 2026
Hardworking families across the Palmetto State received a major financial boost today as Governor Henry McMaster officially signed House Bill 4216 into law. The legislation marks a significant milestone in…
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Fountain Inn Police Department to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day April 25
April 14, 2026
The Fountain Inn Police Department is encouraging residents to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications during National Drug Take Back Day on…
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KD Trial Lawyers Partner Ryan F. McCarty inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates
April 14, 2026
KD Trial Lawyers announces that Ryan F. McCarty has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national, invitation-only organization that recognizes the nation’s most accomplished trial…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Erin Conroy to the firm
April 13, 2026
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that attorney Erin Conroy has joined the firm. A South Carolina native, Erin attended the College of Charleston, where she graduated cum laude with an…
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HGTC to host Leadership Development event featuring regional leaders
April 10, 2026
Panel to highlight leadership journeys, community impact, and professional growth Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host an engaging Leadership Development Event on Friday, April 17, 2026, bringing together influential leaders…
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South Carolina Super Lawyers honors six with SMITH | ROBINSON law firm
April 9, 2026
Six attorneys at SMITH | ROBINSON law firm are being honored by South Carolina Super Lawyers in the rating service’s 2026 lists. Two were named to the main Super Lawyers…
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J. Derrick Quattlebaum named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Insurance Law in Greenville, South Carolina
April 9, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named shareholder and general counsel Derrick Quattlebaum “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law in Greenville, South Carolina, for 2026. The…
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Simpsonville Police Department Partners with Local Coffee Shop for Paint & Sip Event
April 7, 2026
The Simpsonville Police Department is teaming up with Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. to host a special community event designed to bring people together through creativity, conversation, and connection. The…
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Mauldin Police K-9 Team Visits Green Charter School Simpsonville
April 6, 2026
Students at Green Charter School Simpsonville recently had a hands-on opportunity to learn about law enforcement, thanks to a visit from the Mauldin Police Department K-9 team. Over the course…
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Solicitor’s Office Launches Multi-Disciplinary Juvenile Treatment Court to Combat Opioid Risk Among Youth
April 4, 2026
The 8th Circuit Solicitor’s Office has established a Multi-Disciplinary Juvenile Treatment Court (MJTC), an innovative early-intervention program designed to identify at-risk youth and provide meaningful support to prevent opioid misuse…
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Jeremy Cook, Theodore DuBose named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance Law
April 1, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named Jeremy L. Cook and Theodore B. DuBose “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance Law in their respective regions. Jeremy,…
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Fountain Inn Fire Department Urges Residents to Clear Debris Safely
April 1, 2026
Following the recent South Carolina Forestry Commission’s issuance of a statewide State Forester’s Burning Ban, that now has since lifted. The Fountain Inn Fire Department is issuing an urgent reminder…
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Thousands of Citations Issued as South Carolina’s Hands-Free Law Moves Into Enforcement Phase
March 31, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reporting significant enforcement activity following the transition from warnings to citations under the state’s Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Law. After a six-month…
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KD Trial Lawyers expands leadership and criminal defense team with Jennifer E. Wells and Evan M. Haney
March 31, 2026
KD Trial Lawyers announced the elevation of Jennifer E. Wells to Partner and the addition of Evan M. Haney to the firm’s criminal defense team. These appointments mark a significant…
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SC Super Lawyers recognizes four at Bluestein Attorneys for 2026
March 31, 2026
Four at Bluestein Attorneys have been recognized again in 2026 by South Carolina Super Lawyers®. The honorees are: • Marti Bluestein, who practices in the area of workers’ compensation. She…
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Statewide Burning Ban Remains in Effect Across South Carolina
March 29, 2026
Residents across South Carolina remain under a statewide outdoor burning ban issued Friday by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, as dangerous fire conditions continue. The State Forester’s Burning Ban went…
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Statewide Burning Ban Remains in Effect Across South Carolina
March 29, 2026
Residents across South Carolina remain under a statewide outdoor burning ban issued Friday by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, as dangerous fire conditions continue. The State Forester’s Burning Ban went…
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