As we know, this weekend marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth. While every Fourth of July is special, this year is especially significant as we celebrate the semiquincentennial!

 

Many events are planned in my two places of residence, Columbia and Myrtle Beach, and this year we’ll be celebrating on the coast. Firework displays are scheduled at several locations, including Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach, the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, and the Cherry Grove Pier.

 

One of my favorite traditions is the annual flyover, which begins at 1:00 p.m. in Cherry Grove and continues south to the Georgia state line. It features fighter jets, antique aircrafts, and numerous pilots who volunteer to participate. It’s always an impressive sight. I plan to watch the flyover from my balcony in Brighton Tower at Kingston Plantation.

 

Enjoy the celebration, and if you’re so inclined, take a moment to offer a prayer of thanks for the privilege of living in this great country. Despite our challenges, we have so much to be grateful for. And let us also pray that God will continue to watch over and bless the United States of America.

 

Have a wonderful holiday!

 

 

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Greetings! I continue to split my time between Columbia and Myrtle Beach, and I truly enjoy both places equally. My work with the Mike Kelly Law Group keeps me moving between the two, and with both communities being so vibrant and full of energy, there’s always something happening no matter where I lay my head.

 

That was especially true this past weekend when Myrtle Beach became the center of the golfing world as the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic took place at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. The Dunes Club is a spectacular setting for a tournament, and showcased the “golf capital of the world” in the best possible light. It brought a multi-million-dollar boost to the Grand Strand’s tourism industry, and as a longtime (and proudly mediocre) golfer, I loved every minute of it! I watched the entire televised broadcast on Sunday, and the finish was every bit as exciting, if not more so, than the Truist Open in Charlotte.

 

With the success of the tournament’s first three years, I’m optimistic it will continue for many years to come, bringing tremendous public-relations value and financial benefits to the Grand Strand. If you have even a passing interest in golf, I encourage you to check it out next year, May 13-16, 2027. Wishing everyone a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

 

 

We’re here for the people of South Carolina!

At my age, I’ve lived through plenty of cold winters and enjoyed many glorious spring seasons. But honestly, I cannot remember a winter in recent years as dreary as the one we’ve had here in the great state of South Carolina. I am more than ready for spring, and more than ready to break out the shorts and golf shirts again! I’m sure my friends north of the Mason-Dixon line would get a good laugh out of that, but I am ready for some warm weather!

 

Spring always brings a surge of energy for me. My creativity flows more freely, and I feel inspired to ramp up the Mike Kelly Law Group’s ability to serve others with purpose.

 

People often ask me when I’m planning to retire. My answer? As long as I’m physically and mentally able to help others (and, let’s be honest, get paid for it), why would I retire? I love what I do, and I plan to continue doing it as long as the good Lord allows.

 

My dream team of paralegals and I are ready and eager to serve you. In the upcoming editions of the Kellygram, I’ll be spotlighting each member of my team one by one. Stay tuned – spring is coming, and so are the stories!

 

We’re here for the people of South Carolina!

I have been blessed beyond measure with clients, relationships, employees, friends, and family. Today I want to give a shoutout to my two sons, Patrick and Mac. Through marriage, I have three more children whom I also love, and together we have 11 grandchildren! But among all these blessings, I first want to go back to where it all began: my two greatest blessings, Patrick and Mac.

 

Patrick arrived first, full of energy. Today he is 42 and still manages to pack the hours tight. Along with his significant other, Caitlyn, he somehow balances three jobs all while being the world’s best dad. Watching him juggle it all is like watching a magic trick I’ve seen a thousand times but never stop admiring.

 

Then there is my baby boy, Mac. Though he is now 39, in my mind I still see the determined little child who faced the world on his own terms. Growing up on the spectrum came with its challenges, but Mac met each one with quiet persistence that taught me just as much as I taught him. Today, he works for the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General. Pride doesn’t even begin to cover it.

 

And of course, no story about my boys would be complete without mentioning the great divide in our home: one is a devoted Gamecock and one a die-hard Tiger. Let’s just say football season is a very interesting time in my household! (Go Cocks!!!)

 

When I look at Patrick and Mac and the family we’ve grown, I am reminded just how lucky I am. These two have given me more reasons to be proud than I could ever count.

 

Have a great week!

 

We’re here for the people of South Carolina!