FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander, was promoted to the rank of Major General in a ceremony held on February 14th at the Fort Jackson Headquarters. The promotion ceremony, which took place at 8:00 a.m., marked the conferralContinue Reading
Attorney, retired military officer recognized by Briggs family, other civil rights leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a Camden-based attorney and retired two-star commander of the S.C. State Guard who today chairs the state’s floodwater commission, was singularly honored by the Briggs family (the case of BriggsContinue Reading
olumbia, SC – Certified Elder Law Attorney Lisa Hostetler Brown from LawyerLisa has been chosen to receive the prestigious Gold Compleat Lawyer Award by the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. The award is presented to recognize outstanding civic and professional achievements of alumni. Lisa HostetlerContinue Reading
A Lexington County deputy, who endured a harrowing incident in the line of duty, has been honored with the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s Medal of Valor. Deputy Jacob Smith, who bravely confronted danger while responding to a home invasion in Lexington last September, was the deserving recipient of this distinguishedContinue Reading
In a heartfelt recognition of unwavering dedication and passion, Merrell Johnson has been named the recipient of the prestigious Donald-Harding Service Award. This distinguished accolade is bestowed upon a volunteer who not only showcases reliability and longevity but also embodies a deep commitment to the mission of Mental Illness RecoveryContinue Reading
Laura Evans of Beckett Financial Group has been named Admin of the Month by the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP). The prestigious recognition is bestowed upon professionals who exhibit exceptional excellence, depth of knowledge, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the administrative field. Founder of Beckett Financial Group, JB Beckett,Continue Reading
Leezas Care Connection proved once again that they know how to party with a purpose. Our annual Dare2Care gala was held at the USC Alumni Center and was filled with inspiration and gratitude. This year’s Dare2Lead honoree was Senator Katrina Shealy who was recognized for her personal journey as anContinue Reading
Mullikin honored for distinguished federal and state military service By Christopher D. Carter Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin, S.C. State Guard (SCSG), the former commanding general of the SCSG and a former U.S. Army officer, was presented the 2023 William Jasper Freedom Award by the S.C. Chamber ofContinue Reading
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) has named Doris Gallman Harrison as a 2024 Top Ten Business Woman. ABWA recognizes ten women annually across the nation for their outstanding achievements in career, education, local chapter involvement, and community action. The honoree exemplifies the organization’s vision and mission and is spotlightedContinue Reading
by George Nader Lamar ‘Kid Fire’ Parks will be inducted into the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame on April 24, 2024 at a ceremony in the Airport Sheraton Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. His professional career lasted from 1988 until 1993. Parks began his amateur career atContinue Reading