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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Turner Padget expands with addition of Carew Alvarez, Ashley Milan, and Lindsey Behnke
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Carew J. Alvarez to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Ashley A. Milan to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, and Associate Lindsey M. Behnke…
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Turner Padget elects John Kelchner and Ryan Judd to shareholder
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Introduces the Nation’s First State Probation and Parole Electronics Detection Canine
December 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has become the nation’s first State Probation and Parole agency to acquire an Electronics Detection Canine. K-9 Chip, a…
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SCDPS Announces Sober or Slammer Enforcement, Encourages Safe Driving Ahead of Holiday Travel
December 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety anticipates heavy traffic on roadways ahead of holiday travel and is encouraging motorists to drive safely. The South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers, State…
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Mueller joins LGBTQ+ Bar Association Family Law Institute
December 19, 2022
Mandy Mueller, a partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been accepted as a member of the LGBTQ+ Bar Association Family Law Institute. She is among only four South Carolina…
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SLED Urges Holiday Shoppers to be Smart and avoid Scams and Financial Fraud
December 19, 2022
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) would like to remind everyone to be vigilant while holiday shopping. “The end of the year is unfortunately when many local law enforcement…
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SC Highway Patrol Holds Graduation Ceremony – Welcomes 37 New Troopers
December 19, 2022
The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony today for 37 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Classes 120 and 121. The two graduating classes include five prior-certified officers and…
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Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School wins 2022 State Middle School Mock Trial championship
December 16, 2022For a consecutive third year, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School of Johnston in Edgefield County was named the winner of the South Carolina Bar’s State Middle School Mock Trial competition. This…
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Moore Bradley Myers is proud to host the 2022 Bike Bonanza in the Town of Swansea
December 16, 2022Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to sponsor the 2022 Bike Bonanza, an event giving away free bikes to local children in the Town of Swansea, on Saturday, December 17…
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Rosen Hagood law firm welcomes new attorney
December 14, 2022
Rosen Hagood announced that Taylor Ambrosius has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Ambrosius practices in the areas of employment law, construction law and litigation, business and commercial litigation,…
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Attorney Thomas Hughes joins LawyerLisa, LLC
December 14, 2022
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Thomas Hughes has joined the firm in their Lexington, SC office. Thomas graduated from Winthrop University and the University of South Carolina School of Law…
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LCSO Holds Christmas Dinner and Presents Annual Awards
December 12, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office held their annual Christmas Dinner last week. The annual event is a time of fellowship together and the opportunity to thank the men and women…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson reminds investors to approach cryptocurrencies with caution
December 9, 2022
With cryptocurrencies continuing to attract headlines, Attorney General Alan Wilson and the Securities Division of the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General (the “Division”) today remind South Carolina investors…
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Stepp receives Matthew J. Perry Civility Award from Richland County Bar Association
December 9, 2022
Bobby Stepp, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Honorable Matthew J. Perry Civility Award, given annually by the Richland County Bar in honor of the distinguished…
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Emma T. Dean named South Carolina Bar Executive Director
December 7, 2022
Columbia attorney Emma T. Dean has been named executive director of the South Carolina Bar. A member of the South Carolina Bar for 16 years, Dean most recently has served…
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LCSO Making Christmas Happen for Hundreds of Kids
December 7, 2022
Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) staff and volunteers served as Santa’s helpers on Monday. The shopping spree at the Laurens Walmart was part of the LCSO Christmas for Kids program.…
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Joanna-Woodson Fifth Graders Complete D.A.R.E. Curriculum
December 5, 2022
Fifth grade students at Joanna-Woodson Elementary recently participated in the DARE program provided by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led curriculum that teaches children from kindergarten through…
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LPD Inaugural Coffee with a Cop Held at Courthouse Coffee
December 5, 2022
The Laurens Police Department held their inaugural “Coffee with a Cop” event on Monday, December 5. “We look forward to more opportunities to interact with the community and hear about…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement with CarMax over the disclosure of safety recalls
December 5, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a $1 million multistate settlement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., and 35 attorneys general that will require CarMax to disclose open (unrepaired) recalls…
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Free legal assistance available to Hurricane Ian survivors in South Carolina
December 2, 2022
A toll-free legal aid hotline is available to South Carolina victims of storm-related damage as a result of Hurricane Ian in the recently declared disaster areas of Charleston, Georgetown and…
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Attorney Michael Parks joins Samuels Reynolds Law Firm
December 1, 2022
The Samuels Reynolds Law Firm announced that Attorney Michael Parks has joined the firm. Parks received his bachelor’s degree in Finance, Insurance and Risk Management from the University of South…
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