Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Returns to Federal Court for Status ConferenceAndrew FancherFebruary 26, 2026March 2, 2026 by Andrew FancherFebruary 26, 2026March 2, 2026 Whistleblower tip and Wright’s call to SLED rehashed as disgraced former sheriff moves closer to sentencing....
Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Granted Continuance in State Ethics CaseAndrew FancherFebruary 19, 2026February 23, 2026 by Andrew FancherFebruary 19, 2026February 23, 2026 Defense attorney cites pending federal sentencing in request to postpone hearing....
Ex-South Carolina Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Corruption ChargesAndrew FancherNovember 2, 2025November 5, 2025 by Andrew FancherNovember 2, 2025November 5, 2025 Chuck Wright’s guilty plea sheds light on opioids, fraud and the inner workings of his disgraced administration....
State Declines to Prosecute Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Despite ‘Overwhelming Evidence’Andrew FancherOctober 29, 2025November 2, 2025 by Andrew FancherOctober 29, 2025November 2, 2025 With state charges off the table, speculation of a presidential pardon for the disgraced lawman intensifies......
Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Gets Bond, Ignores ReportersAndrew FancherOctober 28, 2025October 29, 2025 by Andrew FancherOctober 28, 2025October 29, 2025 Law-enforcement leader turned federal defendant prohibited from firearm possession, ordered into substance-abuse program by U.S. Probation Office....
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Of Spartanburg Sheriff’s Captain: Toxicology Report NegativeAndrew FancherOctober 8, 2025October 10, 2025 by Andrew FancherOctober 8, 2025October 10, 2025 No drugs or alcohol found in law enforcement leader's system as legal cases tied to former sheriff intensify......
Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Ordered to Appear on 65 Ethics ViolationsAndrew FancherOctober 2, 2025October 3, 2025 by Andrew FancherOctober 2, 2025October 3, 2025 Ethics probe uncovers excessive county credit-card spending on Fuddruckers, cigarettes, ammunition, other luxuries and nepotism....
Two Federal Plea Deals, Horrific New Allegations, S.C. Election Commission Kink – Week In Review 9/27/2025FITSNewsSeptember 27, 2025September 30, 2025 by FITSNewsSeptember 27, 2025September 30, 2025 News and notes......
SLED Case Report Lists Chuck Wright as Suspect in Alleged Misuse of Public FundsAndrew FancherJuly 18, 2025July 22, 2025 by Andrew FancherJuly 18, 2025July 22, 2025 "Sheriff Wright contacted SLED and asked if he was under investigation..."...
S.C. Attorney General Confirms State Investigation Of Ex-Spartanburg SheriffAndrew FancherJuly 1, 2025July 3, 2025 by Andrew FancherJuly 1, 2025July 3, 2025 State letter names Chuck Wright and ex-Spartanburg sheriff's chaplain Amos Durham in wide-ranging investigation tied to public corruption and abuse of office....