Business Briefs - August 13, 2020

Former Judge Baxley establishes local law firm
 
The Douglas Jennings Law Firm LLC of Bennettsville has announced that former Circuit Judge J. Michael Baxley has become of counsel to the firm, and has opened an office at 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 202, on Daniel Island. 
 
Baxley, a resident of Daniel Island, has a long history of legal work in the Lowcountry and the entire state. He engaged in the general practice of law throughout the Pee Dee region from 1982 to 2000 with the firm of Driggers & Baxley, serving 12 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives during that time; he served as a state circuit judge from 2000 to 2014, presiding over criminal and civil court in all 46 counties of the state; and was employed for the last six years as general counsel for state-owned Santee Cooper in Moncks Corner.
 
“We are thrilled to have someone of Mike’s caliber and experience join our firm,” said Doug Jennings, long-time friend and former legislative seatmate. “This gives us the opportunity to significantly expand litigation services for our clients, both geographically and substantively.”
 
Baxley and Jennings intend to focus on complex and significant litigation matters and are already working on multiple cases in different jurisdictions.  
 
“We are available to collaborate with or accept referrals from attorneys who do not typically handle complex litigation because of the expense, duration and unique challenges of these type cases, and would be grateful for the opportunity,” said Baxley.  “I look forward to returning to the courtroom and am grateful to the people of the Lowcountry for allowing me to be a part of the local legal system for almost four decades.”
 
The firm’s principal office will remain in Bennettsville.
 
For more information, Baxley can be reached at 843-408-0070 or email mike@jenningslawoffice.com.
 
Baxley is married to the former Kristina Young of Summerville, and they have three children — Michael, Grace, and Will.
 
2021 PGA championship sees record-breaking ticket registration
 
Ticket registration for the 2021 PGA Championship to be played May 17-23 of next year at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort closed Aug. 9, surpassing all previous PGA Championship registration numbers with interest coming in from all 50 states and more than 50 countries.
 
Tickets went on sale to qualified registrants beginning Monday, Aug. 10.
 
Previous demand for the 2012 PGA Championship, coupled with record registration numbers, indicate an expected sellout. To ensure widespread access to the most in-demand ticket types, 2021 PGA Championship tickets are sold exclusively through a free, no-obligation, online registration process via pgachampionship.com/register. 
 
Any remaining ticket inventory will be released after all existing registrants have had the opportunity to purchase tickets.
 
Each ticketed adult can bring up to four juniors (age 17 and under) onto the grounds for free each day. No registration is necessary. All U.S. active duty, military retirees, active reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense civilians and their accompanying spouses are eligible to receive complementary daily grounds tickets.
 
For more information, visit online at pgachampionship.com/2021/ticketfaqs.
 
Daniel Island Waterfront names restaurateur
 
Developers of the Waterfront on Daniel Island announced that Steve Palmer and Indigo Road Hospitality Group will be operating the restaurant and rooftop bar as well as the Daniel Island Market and Eatery – The DIME.
 
The award-winning restaurateur is well known for his local eateries like Oak Steakhouse, Indaco, O-ku, and The Macintosh.
 
Slated to open this fall, the restaurant will offer fresh seafood to diners with expansive water views from two tiers of terraces. The décor will be curated by Cortney Bishop Design.
 
The restaurant and gourmet market’s dockside location will enable residents and visitors to come in by boat for a meal or grab items like sandwiches, salads — or even pizza — to go. 
 
— Compiled by Boots Gifford, boots@thedanielislandnews.com

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