Sentencing Date Set for Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright, Co-DefendantsAndrew FancherMay 6, 2026May 11, 2026 by Andrew FancherMay 6, 2026May 11, 2026 Disgraced ex-sheriff faces a combined statutory maximum of nearly 30 years in federal prison, though he is unlikely to receive anything close to that...
Chuck Wright Co-Defendant Requests Sentencing Delay in Federal CaseAndrew FancherApril 28, 2026April 30, 2026 by Andrew FancherApril 28, 2026April 30, 2026 Former sheriff's office chaplain cites restitution "issue," requests additional time to respond to federal sentencing report....
Embattled S.C. Senator, Gubernatorial Candidate Escalates Legal DramaJenn WoodApril 16, 2026April 21, 2026 by Jenn WoodApril 16, 2026April 21, 2026 Social media drama, alleged "lawfare" and previously unreleased text message slurs raise the stakes in Josh Kimbrell's ongoing unspooling......
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....
S.C. Judge Grants Bond to Marine Charged With 12 Child Sex CrimesAndrew FancherJanuary 20, 2026January 23, 2026 by Andrew FancherJanuary 20, 2026January 23, 2026 Circuit court judge releases Eric Blaine Powers while on probation for a prior offense involving another child....
The Unfinished Record of Ex-Sheriff, Convicted Felon Chuck WrightAndrew FancherDecember 17, 2025December 22, 2025 by Andrew FancherDecember 17, 2025December 22, 2025 When federal charges are neither a conclusion nor a resolution…...
Porn-Sharing Deputy No Longer Employed by South Carolina Sheriff’s OfficeAndrew FancherNovember 28, 2025December 2, 2025 by Andrew FancherNovember 28, 2025December 2, 2025 Law enforcement veteran previously embroiled in on-duty porn-sharing scandal ousted under new administration....
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....
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......