SLED Pushes Back Against Criticism of Rape Kit BacklogWill FolksNovember 4, 2025November 6, 2025 by Will FolksNovember 4, 2025November 6, 2025 Law enforcement leader addresses legislative panel following audit critical of his agency......
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....
S.C. Police Warn of ‘Heightened Tension’ Over Food Stamp CutoffWill FolksOctober 31, 2025November 4, 2025 by Will FolksOctober 31, 2025November 4, 2025 Likely SNAP benefit suspension has law enforcement leaders on high alert......
Former Hampton Officer Charged With Misconduct Years After Alleged IncidentAndrew FancherOctober 30, 2025November 3, 2025 by Andrew FancherOctober 30, 2025November 3, 2025 State arrest tied to alleged false testimony in "simple possession of marijuana" case, investigators say....
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......
More Arrests Tied To South Carolina Dogfighting RingWill FolksOctober 29, 2025December 22, 2025 by Will FolksOctober 29, 2025December 22, 2025 Two more charged in connective with massive, multi-state operation......
Another ‘Triple Crown’ Target Sentenced in Statewide Drug ProbeJenn WoodOctober 28, 2025October 30, 2025 by Jenn WoodOctober 28, 2025October 30, 2025 Third ringleader receives 20-year sentence as major Palmetto State narcotics crackdown continues......
Former Beaufort County Deputy Arrested, Charged Following Off-Duty ConfrontationWill FolksOctober 28, 2025October 29, 2025 by Will FolksOctober 28, 2025October 29, 2025 William "Billy" Squires faces four counts of pointing and presenting a firearm, one count of aggravated breach of peace......
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....
SLED Probes Officer-Involved Shooting After Double Homicide In Aiken CountyErin ParrottOctober 27, 2025October 29, 2025 by Erin ParrottOctober 27, 2025October 29, 2025 Agency investigating......