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Update: Renderings for new Boiling Springs Fire Department headquarters released

July 28, 2022

In the News

"There is some time pressure on the department to get the bond issue approved within the next few months as interest rates continue to rise. Attorney...

Francis Marion University and JEDA Refinance Campus Residence Construction Bonds

June 30, 2022

In the News

“Francis Marion University is an essential member of the educational community in the Pee Dee and we’re pleased to be able to help the...

CD Rhodes Article “Burns v. Greenville County Council: What the S.C. Supreme Court’s Ruling Means to South Carolina’s Counties” Published in SCAC Publication “County Focus”

December 1, 2021

In the News

The recent ruling by the South Carolina Supreme Court in the case Burns v. Greenville County Council will significantly restrict the ability of South...

Newberry City Council considers economic development incentives

August 30, 2021

In the News

Lawrence Flynn, municipal attorney with Pope Flynn, LLC, spoke on behalf of their firm as they have drafted similar ordinances for other...

Sara Weathers Offers Presentation on First Amendment Issues to S.C. Police Chiefs’ Association Event

July 6, 2021

In the News

Pope Flynn Attorney Sara Weathers presented on the subject of First Amendment “auditors,” people who try to test how police react in certain...

Calhoun County Prevails at Supreme Court

March 15, 2021

In the News

Calhoun County has won a lawsuit which challenged its plans for a 1 percent capital projects sales. The county is now ready to proceed with its...

Lawrence Flynn’s Article on County Financial Options during Covid-19 Published in County Focus Magazine

March 11, 2021

In the News

For South Carolina counties, springtime marks the beginning of the annual budget process, a routine that identifies priorities and allocates...

Margaret Pope Selected for South Carolina Super Lawyers 2020 List in Government Finance, Featured in Interview Profile on Pioneering Women in the Law

September 1, 2020

In the News, Press Releases

Margaret Pope, an attorney concentrating in public finance and government law and founder of Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm, has been selected...

Lawrence Flynn Interviewed by Mike Switzer on Municipal Finances During COVID-19 for South Carolina Business Review

August 25, 2020

In the News

During this five minute interview on SC Public Radio, Lawrence describes what cities, towns, and counties are doing to deal with revenue shortfalls...

Gary Pope’s Article “Not All Bonds Are Created Equal” Published in County Focus Magazine

August 14, 2020

In the News

Pope's article discussed the financing tools and strategy of comprehensive capital planning for counties and was published in the monthly publication...