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News & Announcements: 04/2023

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Fri, 04/28/2023

After careful consideration of comments from the bar regarding conduit plan procedures and a joint recommendation from the Chapter 13 Trustees, and with the advice of retiring Judge David R. Duncan, Judges Burris and Gasparini have agreed to...

Wed, 04/26/2023

The United States Trustee has informed the Court of the upcoming retirement of Robert F. Anderson.   Assistant United States Trustee Linda Barr announced that after 51 years serving as a chapter 7 trustee, Bob will exit rotation on May 31, 2023,...

Tue, 04/25/2023

Due to ongoing construction on the first floor of the King and Queen Building, those attending hearings in Charleston scheduled for April 26th and 27th must use the rear building entrance.  The courtroom located on the second floor remains...

Fri, 04/21/2023

Several CM/ECF events have been activated and/or modified to assist filers and the Chapter 13 trustees.


1) Amended Notice for Relief Under 362 – the Court created a new event to be used if only an amended...

Wed, 04/19/2023

Review of Expedited Chapter 13 Debtor’s Attorney’s fees under SC LBR 2016-1(b)(1)


As part of the annual local rule review process that will begin in July and conclude by November, the Court will consider an amendment that...

Mon, 04/17/2023

With great sadness, the Court announces the passing of attorney Thomas Matthew Fryar on April 11, 2023. Tom practiced bankruptcy law in Columbia and Myrtle Beach for over 30 years. During his career he contributed significantly to the bankruptcy...

Fri, 04/07/2023

Judge Gasparini invites Bankruptcy Bar members and office staff to a “town hall” meeting in the bankruptcy courtroom in Charleston on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.  This event is expected to last approximately 1 hour. Refreshments will be...

Tue, 04/04/2023

With great sadness, the Court announces the passing of Joy S. Goodwin on April 1, 2023.  Joy was most recently a standing chapter 13 trustee in the District of South Carolina after a successful private practice career with R. Geoffrey Levy.  Her...

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