Lawson Watson

Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Returns to Federal Court for Status Conference

Andrew Fancher
Whistleblower tip and Wright’s call to SLED rehashed as disgraced former sheriff moves closer to sentencing....

Ex-South Carolina Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Corruption Charges

Andrew Fancher
Chuck Wright’s guilty plea sheds light on opioids, fraud and the inner workings of his disgraced administration....

Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Gets Bond, Ignores Reporters

Andrew Fancher
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 Negative

Andrew Fancher
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 Violations

Andrew Fancher
Ethics probe uncovers excessive county credit-card spending on Fuddruckers, cigarettes, ammunition, other luxuries and nepotism....