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10/16/2026

Court procedure terms sound complicated because they are. These words get thrown around like everyone should already know them.

This week's Legal Literacy breaks down more court procedure terms every South Carolinian should know.

🔎 Read the full guide: https://bannisterandwyatt.com/court-procedure-terms-south-carolina/

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10/15/2026

Part 2 of Bill's talk with David Wyatt on The Straight Line to Success podcast is out now!

🎙 Listen here for more inspiring insight
https://youtu.be/pgEKbubiMSM?si=FcEYF8YQJQ798Oy_

Bill Bannister asked for help with his first complex tax prosecution.

He called a special agent named Ben and asked him to come help. Ben got permission, and for two weeks they worked from eight in the morning until six at night.

Bill was the prosecutor trying the case, and he still chose to sit in the student seat.

When you ask someone to teach you, you admit that you do not have every answer yet. That takes real humility.

You also give yourself a massive advantage, which means you learn exactly what the work requires before you step into the fight.

In part two of our conversation, my mentor Bill walks through how he attacked that preparation.

You can hear the full story in Episode 30 of The Straight Line to Success with David Sanford Wyatt.

It is available today. I highly recommend you listen and then decide who you need to learn from next.

Who is the person you need to call for help right now? Tell me in the comments.

10/09/2026

Facing drug charges in SC? Learn about your rights and the legal process before choosing your representation.

https://bannisterandwyatt.com/criminal-defense-lawyer/drug-arrest-defense/

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10/07/2026

Judges and lawyers use confusing words like everyone already knows them. Know these terms so court documents and hearings stop feeling like a foreign language. This week's Legal Literacy breaks down common court procedure terms.

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10/02/2026

We are lucky to learn from Bill every day!

🎙️ Listen Here https://youtu.be/-s6mI3j1ZHU?si=rdaHxlHF4wLuwpIJ

Bill Bannister did not choose The Citadel. His father said he would pay for The Citadel and left the rest up to him.

He showed up as a k**b and the institution went to work on him immediately.

His family name meant nothing inside those gates. Every connection and every social advantage he walked in with stayed outside.

What remained was raw capability and will. He built five decades of trial work on exactly that.

Episode 29 of Straight Line to Success features Bill Bannister, a man born in 1939 who looks back at the k**b year as one of the things that shaped him most.

That is worth paying attention to.

Take your title, your network, and your last name off the table and look at what is left. If that look makes you uncomfortable, this conversation is exactly where you need to start.

He did not regret it. And the way he talks about what that year built in him is the kind of story that reframes how you think about your own foundation.

Episode 29 is live today. Link in the first comment.

09/29/2026

🚴 Fall Bike Season + Earlier Sunsets = Increased Accident Risk

Common fall bike accidents involve:
• Drivers failing to see cyclists in reduced light
• Wet leaves causing loss of control
• Distracted drivers at intersections
• E-bike speed miscalculations by motorists

When a driver's negligence causes a bike accident, South Carolina law may provide injured cyclists with legal options for medical expenses, lost wages, and damages.

If you've been injured in a bike or e-bike accident, understanding your rights under SC law is critical.

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09/25/2026

Felony or Misdemeanor? Here's What You Need to Know

If you're charged with a crime in South Carolina, understanding the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor can change everything about your defense.

The classification impacts jail vs. prison time, sentence length, criminal records, and civil rights. Building an effective defense starts with understanding what's at stake.

Learn More: https://bannisterandwyatt.com/misdemeanor-vs-felony-south-carolina/

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09/18/2026

🏈 Heading to a Game This Weekend? Know This First.

College football is back in South Carolina, and you can expect increased DUI/DWI patrols around stadiums, tailgating areas, and routes to/from games statewide.

Whether you're heading to Williams-Brice, Death Valley, or watching locally, understanding SC's implied consent law and your rights during a traffic stop can make a critical difference.

Learn More ➡️ https://bannisterandwyatt.com/dui-traffic-stop-rights-south-carolina/

Understand what you're required to provide vs. what you can legally refuse. Field sobriety tests, breathalyzers & your rights explained.

09/16/2026

🍂 FALL STORM SEASON IN THE UPSTATE 🍂

Here in the upstate we see frequent fall storms, hail damage, and tree-related property damage, and many homeowners file legitimate claims that are met with delays or denials.

South Carolina law requires insurers to handle claims fairly and in good faith.

If your property damage claim has been denied or delayed without justification, you may have legal options.

Contact Bannister Wyatt & Stalvey Today
(864) 679-0084
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Greenville, SC 29601

Learn More: https://bannisterandwyatt.com/bad-faith-insurance-lawyer/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day we're celebrating the hardworking individuals who drive our communities forward!

Our office is closed Monday, September 7th. For urgent matters, please reach out via email and we'll respond when we return to normal hours Tuesday. Happy Labor Day! 🎉