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U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. Mom. Former Teacher, Non-profit Executive Director.
Columbia, SCJoined March 2019
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Grateful for this group and the opportunity to learn from them. #ContinousImprovement
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Great to gather for a conference with the other US Attorneys from NC, SC, VA, W. VA, and MD: @USAttyEasley @USAttyAber @USAttyKavanaugh @USAttyIhlenfeld @USAttyThompson @erekbarron @AdairFromSC
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Our partners at are hiring a City Prosecutor who will be cross-designated as a Special AUSA to help prosecute violent crime in the Columbia area. The application closes Jan. 14. Apply today! columbiasc.csod.com/ux/ats/careers
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We’re hiring a docketing technician! Applications due January 3. usajobs.gov/job/694992600
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We’re hiring two civil paralegals, one in Charleston and one in Columbia! usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDet
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We are hiring 3 criminal attorneys: 2 in Columbia and 1 in Florence. Depending on candidates' experience and interest, one of the positions may be primarily responsible for civil rights prosecutions in the office.
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We’re hiring a Victim Witness Specialist!
We are a dedicated, talented team with an unbeatable mission. Join us! usajobs.gov/job/687738600
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United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs Appoints District Election Officer
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“These community partnerships are the cornerstone of our violent crime reduction efforts because, quite simply, they work.”
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U.S. Attorney Boroughs Announces $1.8 Million in Justice Department Grants to Support Project Safe Neighborhoods in South Carolina
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ATF joined and FBI Columbia at today’s SC Pride Festival, meeting attendees at the Department of Justice booth and highlighting DOJ’s work to protect civil rights.
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Our #WomenCrushWednesday is Adair Boroughs, US Attorney for SC. Her legal career includes complex high profile litigation, addressing the justice gap in SC, mentoring new attorneys & overhauling hiring practices at US DOJ. Did you know @AdairFromSC started out as a math teacher?
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We’re hiring 2 civil attorneys! Come join a top-notch legal team with an incredible mission. usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDet
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Shout out to for taking time this morning to remind us to check smoke detectors monthly. It’s been more than a month since I checked mine, so it just made today’s to-do list. #FirePreventionWeek
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This is a phenomenal conversation with and also just a good piece on what exactly a US attorney's office DOES.
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#AwesomeSpouseAlert: “We aren’t just doing something just to do something,” she said. “It’s about our strategic enforcement of these laws to actually lower the amount of violence.” thestate.com/news/local/cri
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Spending our 16th wedding anniversary camping with a hoard of elementary students and their families. No one I’d rather be on such an adventure with than .
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See you on October 14th, Columbia!
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The Columbia Office spent lunch getting ready for the Famously Hot Pride Parade! #DOJPride
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We’re hiring a Human Resources Officer! Deadline to apply is 10/18. Details here: usajobs.gov/job/681309000
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Fair treatment & involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to environmental laws is a priority in the #DistrictofSouthCarolina. Notify about environmental justice concerns. #EnvironmentalJustice
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Thank you Ned Branch Church for being my community and for the gift to remind me where I came from and show me the way home. #TheBeginning #WEHS1998
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Enjoyed this evening with the Western York County NAACP at their Freedom Fund Gala. Thank you to Rep. Wendy Brawley for reminding us of the power in our hands and to Steve Love for the invitation. #ThisIsPower
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305 dogs rescued, 20-plus arrested, in joint operation targeting dogfighting this weekend. More than 60 officers worked across six counties in largest such operation in S.C. history.
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This is exciting. 🤞
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NEW: Paris Mountain State Park is on the verge of a major expansion, which will add 270 acres, a new entrance and more trails to the state park just minutes from downtown Greenville. postandcourier.com/greenville/new
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“This case shows that financial crimes are not victimless, and often do the most harm to those who need help the most."
- U.S. Attorney Adair F. Boroughs
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Being back at with one of my heroes Secretary Dick Riley in the audience was a full circle moment. Thank you and for the invite. I had a blast.
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Exactly how does the U.S. Attorney’s Office defend the Constitution, and how does the office fit into our democracy? U.S. Attorney @AdairFromSC, @FurmanU '02, joins us for our #ConstitutionDay event co-presented by @Furman_POL.
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Tonight I learned my friend and own Branch President Oveta Glover was a plaintiff in the Millicent Brown desegregation case at age 6, leading desegregation in SC. Thank you, Dr. Nelson, for that knowledge and for touching my soul with your message. We were made for this, indeed.
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Tonight I was in the presence of greatness at NAACP Columbia’s 35th Freedom Fund Gala— Cecil Williams, Jim Felder, and Sen. Kay Patterson just to name a few. 1/2
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Congrats, Barbara! Well deserved.
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Congrats to @USAO_SC’s own AUSA Barbara Bowens! She was awarded the @federalbar’s Peter J. Mazza Outstanding Federal Lawyer Award for exemplary high standards of professional achievement and outstanding performance.
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Spending an evening with the #TruFam is always amazing, inspiring, and comfortable like that old sweatshirt from college. Doing it at the at the French Ambassador’s Residence toasting 45 years of , President Truman, and Secretary Albright is downright magical.
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Great showing from upstate schools for this incredible panel. Thanks to for the invite and the students who took full advantage of an opportunity to engage.
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ATF Special Agent in Charge Bennie Mims is joining area law enforcement professionals today at @ConverseUniv to discuss careers in public safety and diversity in hiring.
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It was an incredible honor to meet Chief Harris, learn more about the deep historical wrongs our country has committed against the Catawba Nation, and discuss the Catawba Nation’s exciting justice initiatives underway. Thank you, Chief Harris.
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As part of an early American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month celebration, Chief of the Catawba Nation, Chief William Harris, visited the @USAO_SC @AdairFromSC
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Well deserved! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Furman is recognizing the lifelong achievements of two alumnae, Sarah Reese ’71 and Lillian Brock Flemming ’71, with permanent displays on campus. They were both among the first Black students to enroll at Furman after the university desegregated in 1965.
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Happy Women’s Equality Day!
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Today @USAO_SC celebrates #womenequalityday, but every day we fight for #justice and #equality
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👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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The Truman Foundation welcomes Janet Napolitano (77 NM), a member of the inaugural class of Truman Scholars, as the next president of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. 
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Thank you Chief Reynolds, , and for hosting. It was great to meet and hear from so many local and federal partners on these timely issues. Shout out to Deputy Chief Nick Bianchi from our office for speaking on working with on gun violence.
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U.S. Attorney Adair Boroughs attended the launch of the FBI National Executive Institute Associates Leadership Summit Series in Charleston. The FBI NEIA focuses on emerging issues of policy and practice in law enforcement - including ethics in law enforcement and gun violence.
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Enjoyed seeing old community friends and making new ones yesterday. Thank you for the healing work you do.
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U.S. Attorney Adair Boroughs joined non-profits @ServeAndConnect and North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative for the Be Safe Block Party Grand Finale - the last of six block parties where community members interacted with local law enforcement, like @ColumbiaPDSC and @RCSD
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If you’re looking for a beautiful love story, this is a great one. Thanks for sharing with the world, Max Sherman.
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Honorable Max Sherman, the Vice President of the Truman Foundation, shared his beautiful love story with his wife of over 61 years!
Read more about Max and Gene Alice below:
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Read more about Max and Gene Alice below:
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The #FBI has seen a major increase in this crime targeting our children for inappropriate photos or money. Watch it with your teens to #StopSextortion
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