Elder Law & Estate Planning Center of Hilton Head merges with LawyerLisa, LLC
March 25, 2024
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that the Elder Law & Estate Planning Center is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC serving the Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Beaufort area. The Elder Law &…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Orders Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission Activities
March 24, 2024Sigue Corp. failed to statisfy outstanding money transmission liabilities, violating state law Attorney General Alan Wilson, acting in his capacity as the Commissioner over certain money services businesses, ordered Sigue…
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Lawsuit says Bitcoin Depot, Circle K knowingly facilitated swindle of elderly
March 21, 2024
HAMPTON, S.C. – Parker Law Group has filed a lawsuit in Richland County Court of Common Pleas alleging that Bitcoin Depot, an operator of “Bitcoin ATMs,” and Circle K Stores…
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Beware! Laurens County Sheriff’s office Warns of Phone Scam Alert: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Calls
March 20, 2024
Residents in our area are once again being targeted by a wave of phone scams, including the notorious Deputy Impersonation scam. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is urging everyone to…
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Laurens Mayor Announces Promotion of Captain Heath Copeland to Chief of Police
March 19, 2024
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn addressed the press on Tuesday morning to unveil a significant decision for the Laurens Police Department. Mayor Senn announced the promotion of Captain Heath Copeland to…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Charlotte and Columbia
March 19, 2024
Also One Tier 2 Public Finance National Ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2024 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP expands legal team with the addition of attorney Christian Fober
March 18, 2024
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a leading transportation and logistics law firm, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing legal team. Attorney Christian Fober has joined the…
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SC Highway Patrol names 2023 Trooper of the Year, Telecommunications Operator of the Year
March 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced its 2023 Trooper of the Year and Telecommunications Operator of the Year (TCO) at a ceremony today. The winners were selected from…
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Fountain Inn K9 Teams Excel at National Narcotic Detector Dog Association’s National Competition
March 15, 2024
The Fountain Inn Police Department proudly announces the exceptional performance of its K9 teams at the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association’s (NNDDA) National Competition held in Warner Robbins, Georgia. The…
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Experienced Litigator Megan Rushton joins Nelson Mullins’ Greenville team
March 14, 2024
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has added senior associate Megan Rushton to its Greenville Litigation Team. Rushton will focus her practice on complex business disputes, commercial litigation, and product liability…
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Jeddie Suddeth named 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate in Charleston
March 14, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that James H. “Jeddie” Suddeth III was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate in Charleston. Only…
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Making a Difference: Call for Volunteer Arbitrators for Juvenile Arbitration Program
March 13, 2024
In a world where the future of our communities is shaped by the actions of our youth, initiatives that provide second chances and avenues for rehabilitation are crucial. The Volunteer…
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South Carolina’s New Constitutional Carry Law: A Comprehensive Overview
March 10, 2024South Carolina’s firearm landscape witnessed a transformative change as Governor Henry McMaster signed the Constitutional Carry Law into effect. This law, allowing open or concealed carry without a Concealed Weapons…
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Laurens Police Chief Keith Grounsell has Resigned
March 10, 2024
Laurens Police Chief Keith Grounsell resigned his position effective March 6, 2024. Grounsell, accepted the position as Chief of Police in late July 2022, succeeding the previous chief, Chrissie Latimore,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to defend South Carolina school choice
March 6, 2024Today the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding South Carolina’s historic school choice law that created Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs). This law grants parents of eligible students…
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Attorney Lane Cook promoted to Partner at LawyerLisa
March 4, 2024
LAWYERLISA, an elder law and estate planning firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lane Cook to Partner with the firm. LawyerLisa serves clients throughout the state of South…
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Laurens Police Department Harnesses High-Tech Tools to Combat Crime
February 28, 2024
In a recent interview with Fox Carolina’s reporter Myra Ruiz, Chief Keith Grounsell of the Laurens Police Department highlighted the department’s innovative use of technology to fight crime. The interview…
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John Bradley named Managing Partner at Moore Bradley Myers
February 27, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced that John C. Bradley, Jr. has recently been named as the firm’s new Managing Partner. Bradley is a South Carolina native that represents hospitals, physicians,…
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Ferguson Law and Mediation, LLC
February 26, 2024Attorney and mediator in Charleston, South Carolina. This practice focuses on employment related matters.
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John “JAY” Jones selected as North Carolina & South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power Player Personal Injury attorney
February 26, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that John “Jay” Jones has been selected as a “Power Player” Personal Injury attorney in the Carolinas by North Carolina & South…
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J. Ronald Jones, Jr. named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year by Charleston County Bar Association
February 26, 2024
Smith Debnam Narron Drake Sainting & Myers, LLP proudly announces that J. Ronald Jones, Jr., a distinguished attorney, and partner based in our Charleston, South Carolina office, has been honored…
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Susan Dunn receives DuRant Award from SC Bar Foundation
February 22, 2024
Susan Dunn, longtime legal director of ACLU of South Carolina, is the 2024 DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award recipient for meritorious service to the law and community. The South Carolina…
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Alyssa Richardson, former Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Tim Scott, joins Wyche
February 20, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announces that Alyssa Richardson, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Tim Scott, has joined the firm as Of Counsel.…
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Burnette listed among the 50 Most Influential
February 19, 2024
Malissa Burnette, a founding partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is being honored in the 50 Most Influential list of the Midlands in the just-released edition of Columbia Business Monthly.…
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LCSO Partnering with Scent of Hope
February 19, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with the Upstate Bloodhound Search and Rescue team to provide Scent of Hope kits to Laurens County residents in an effort…
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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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