Chuck Wright

‘Off the Damn Edge’: Chuck Wright Lied to Federal Authorities, Sources Say

Andrew Fancher
From oxycodone to Candy Crush, deputies say Spartanburg County’s “constitutional sheriff” leaves behind a legacy mired in allegations of substance abuse and public corruption —...

Will the Real Rusty Clevenger Please Stand Up?

Andrew Fancher
Following sheriff Chuck Wright’s downfall, Spartanburg County must decide whether to extend his legacy... or leave it behind....

SLED Case Report Lists Chuck Wright as Suspect in Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

Andrew Fancher
"Sheriff Wright contacted SLED and asked if he was under investigation..."...

S.C. Attorney General Confirms State Investigation Of Ex-Spartanburg Sheriff

Andrew Fancher
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....

Power, Pills And Pending Charges: The Fall of Sheriff Chuck Wright

Andrew Fancher
With federal agents closing in, the Spartanburg sheriff resigned — leaving behind lawsuits, internal chaos and a political power vacuum....