30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 18, 2022
Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Connor Treece in Charleston
August 16, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Connor Treece has joined the firm’s Charleston office as a litigation associate. Connor focuses his practice on products liability, insured defense litigation and construction…
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Columbia Business Monthly names eight Robinson Gray attorneys to ‘Legal Elite’ for 2022
August 15, 2022
Columbia Business Monthly has recognized eight Robinson Gray attorneys to the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2022. The annual list honors Midlands lawyers who are considered outstanding…
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LCSO Raises Over $5K for Student School Supplies
August 15, 2022
A few morning showers didn’t put a damper on the school supply drive hosted by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. The event took place on Friday, August 12 at the…
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McCravy Newlon Sturkie & Clardy Law Firm, P.A.
August 10, 2022
Our personal injury law firm has been settling and trying cases successfully since its beginning in 1995. Our areas of practice include Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Wrongful…
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Senator Danny Verdin Receives Honored Alumnus Award from Bob Jones University
August 10, 2022
Senator Danny Verdin recently was recently presented with the Honored Alumnus Award from Bob Jones University Alumni Relations and the College of Arts and Science. The award recognizes Verdin for…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 22 states in filing brief in support of ending unlawful CDC mandate
August 10, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 22 states, led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff in Health Freedom Defense Fund Inc.…
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President Biden names DeAndrea Benjamin to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
August 9, 2022
The President is announcing his intent to nominate two federal judicial nominees—both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. DeAndrea Benjamin…
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Congress Passes PACT Act Toxin Exposure Legislation
August 5, 2022
On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 the Senate passed S.3373 – Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (The Honoring our PACT Act…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the formation of a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
August 4, 2022Attorneys General form a national bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 states…
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SC Bar recognizes David Lail of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm for raising awareness about drunk driving prevention
August 4, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes David Lail, Partner at Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, for his role in the 2022 Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner and Training Symposium, hosted by MADD South Carolina.…
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Chief Latimore Receives Accolades at Farewell Reception
August 4, 2022
On Wednesday, August 3, Laurens Police Department (LPD) and the City of Laurens held a farewell reception for Chief Latimore in the Magnolia Room of the Laurens County Museum. The…
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Legal Elite list for 2022 honors three partners with Bluestein Attorneys
August 3, 2022
Once again, Columbia Business Monthly has named three Bluestein Attorneys partners to the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. The list recognizes attorneys in the Midlands whom peers consider…
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Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named to 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List
August 2, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meg Scoopmire, Jeddie Suddeth and Seth Swan have been recognized in SCBIZ Magazine’s 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List. A Greenville, SC native and…
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2022-2023 Hunting and Fishing Rules and Regulation Guide
August 1, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has finalized the 2022-23 South Carolina Rules and Regulations. Copies of the Official State Regulation Guide are are being delivered to hunting and…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Legal Elites
August 1, 2022
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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Ten Moore Bradley Myers attorneys recognized for 2022 Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 1, 2022Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced the inclusion of ten attorneys in Columbia Business Monthly’s 2022 Legal Elite of the Midlands. MBM Attorneys Recognized: S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, Sr. – recognized…
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Columbia Business Monthly again includes Detwiler, Duggan in 2022 ‘Legal Elite’
August 1, 2022
Once again, Columbia Business Monthly has named Callison Tighe & Robinson members Rick Detwiler and Ian Duggan to its 2022 “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. Mr. Duggan received this…
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Two Lewis Babcock partners named to Legal Elite of the Midlands list for 2022
August 1, 2022
Columbia Business Monthly has recognized two partners at the law firm Lewis Babcock L.L.P. to the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2022. Lewis Babcock founding partner Keith…
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Will Lewis of Richardson Thomas named to Legal Elite of the Midlands for 2022
August 1, 2022
Columbia Business Monthly has recognized attorney Will Lewis, a partner with Richardson Thomas, to the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2022. The annual list honors Midlands lawyers…
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8 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new edition of “Legal Elite”
August 1, 2022
Eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the just-released 2022 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” with four of the honorees earning recognition in multiple practice…
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Mills Gallivan awarded Richard T. Boyette Award for Outstanding Contributions to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
August 1, 2022
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Partner, Mills Gallivan, is the 2022 recipient of the Richard T. Boyette Award for Outstanding Contributions to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence. The Boyette…
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LCSO Annual School Supply Drive – Friday, August 12
July 31, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual School Supply Collection Drive on Friday, August 12. The event will be held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM…
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Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa managing attorney, recognized as 2022 Legal Elite
July 30, 2022
LawyerLisa, LLC announced Lisa Hostetler Brown has been recognized as a 2022 Legal Elite of the Midlands by Columbia Business Monthly. Legal Elite is a regional awards program where attorneys…
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SC Bar recognizes Finklea, Hendrick & Blake for Raising the Bar
July 28, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes Finklea, Hendrick and Blake, LLC for their $25,000 donation to the House of Hope of the Pee Dee and their efforts to award 15 scholarships to…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Biden administration to protect Second Amendment
July 28, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 17-state coalition suing the Biden administration over proposed rules that would violate the Second Amendment. The attorneys general filed a complaint today against the…
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Keith Grounsell Appointed Chief of Laurens Police Department
July 25, 2022
After a highly competitive selection process, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced the appointment of the City’s next Police Chief, Keith P. Grounsell. “We are committed to pursuing the safety, peace,…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Brandi Porter in Greenville
July 21, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Brandi Porter has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate. Brandi advises clients on real estate-related matters, including drafting and…
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Kevin Garrison named to real estate law Power List
July 21, 2022
Kevin Garrison, a member of Robinson Gray, has been named to the SCBIZ News 2022 Power List – Real Estate Attorneys. He has been profiled in a special section of…
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Palmetto Land Title Association recognizes Jim Koutrakos with annual award
July 21, 2022
Demetri “Jim” K. Koutrakos, a member of Callison Tighe and Robinson, recently received the 2021 J. Lee McDonald Award from the Palmetto Land Title Association for his many years of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Court rules federal government cannot force SC to allow biological males to compete on girls’ sports teams, use girls’ showers/locker rooms
July 20, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson announces a federal court has ruled that the federal government cannot force schools in South Carolina and 19 other states to follow new anti-discrimination rules. The…
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LCSO Partners with Fear 2 Freedom
July 19, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce our partnership with Fear 2 Freedom, a non-profit organization whose mission is to restore hope and dignity to survivors of sexual…
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Operation Southern Slow Down July 17-23
July 18, 2022
A joint press conference between SC and GA law enforcement partners was held today in Augusta, GA to announce Operation Southern Slow Down, a weeklong speed enforcement and education campaign…
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LawyerLisa, LLC Elder Care Coordinator achieves Certified Dementia Practitioner designation
July 18, 2022
LawyerLisa, LLC announced Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, has successfully completed the requirements necessary to receive the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) designation by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.…
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Turner Padget shareholder Nickisha Woodward honored with Charleston Business Magazine’s South Carolina Women in Business Award
July 13, 2022
Turner Padget announced that Nickisha Woodward, shareholder in the firm’s Charleston office, has been named as one of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2022 SC Women in Business. This prestigious award honors…
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Ron Scott becomes Riley Fellow in Spring 2022 Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative
July 13, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ron Scott has become a Riley Fellow after completing the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) Spring 2022 Midlands program.…
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Operation Southern Slow Down July 17-23
July 9, 2022
Operation #SouthernSlowdown will run from July 17-July 23 and you know what that means. Law enforcement across the southeast is teaming up to save lives and eliminate crashes during the…
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American Red Cross receives $5,000 donation from Callison Tighe & Robinson
July 8, 2022
The Central South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross has received a donation of $5,000 from Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm. “The American Red Cross is an organization…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading law firm in 2022 Chambers USA
July 7, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:…
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SC Bar recognizes the Joye Law Firm for raising the bar
July 6, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes Joye Law Firm for their recent $100,000 donation to the Charleston Animal Society to provide care and to find loving homes for pets and the firm…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Directs State Agencies to Publicly Disclose Information on Budget Earmark Recipients
July 6, 2022
Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fuel efficiency and electric vehicle requirements
July 6, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE) for certain cars and light trucks. The regulation seeks to impose…
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SC Department of Public Safety – Special Holiday Enforcement
July 2, 2022
Motorists across South Carolina will see additional enforcement over the Independence Day holiday weekend as the SC Department of Public Safety continues its ACE (Area Coordinated Enforcement) to reduce collisions…
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Mike Tighe recognized in “2022 Power List – Real Estate Attorneys”
July 2, 2022
Michael W. Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson, will be profiled in a special section in SCBIZ Magazine as among those recognized on the new “2022 Power…
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Publications name Josh Vann as a leading real estate attorney in South Carolina
July 2, 2022
SC Biz News has included Josh Vann, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm, to their new “Power List – Real Estate Attorneys.” Josh’s law practice is focused on…
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Attorney Jacob A. Flowers joins Collins & Lacy
June 30, 2022
Jacob A. Flowers has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Construction and Transportation practice groups. Flowers received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Finance from…
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Gov. McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for the Workforce Enhancement and Military Recognition Act
June 30, 2022
South Carolina veterans’ military pay is now exempt from all state income taxes On Wednesday, June 29, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary William Grimsley,…
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Employment lawyer Albrecht joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
June 30, 2022
Samantha E. Albrecht, an employment lawyer who’s practiced in Columbia for over five years, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. She represents clients in a range of employment law cases,…
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LCSO Inmate Litter Crew Contributes to Community Wide Clean Up
June 29, 2022
There is a great emphasis on keeping Laurens County clean and the Laurens County Sheriff’s office is helping with their inmate litter crew program. In the month of June, the…
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Primary Runoff Decides Two Races
June 29, 2022
Tuesday’s Primary Runoff settled two close races, one for each party. For Democrats, Krystle Matthews beat Catherine Fleming Bruce in a runoff for U.S. Senate. Matthews captured 55.78% of the…
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