Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Gets Bond, Ignores Reporters
Law-enforcement leader turned federal defendant prohibited from firearm possession, ordered into substance-abuse program by U.S. Probation Office....
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
SLED Probes Officer-Involved Shooting After Double Homicide In Aiken County
by Erin Parrott
Agency investigating......
South Carolina Cop Charged with Crimes Against Women… Again
Disgraced former officer faces new allegations as state probe continues....
Hampton County Responds To Equipment Repossession Reports
by Jenn Wood
Officials blame “payment posting error” as residents question county’s financial controls in the wake of blistering audit......
Williamsburg County’s Corruption Crisis Is Still Expanding
by Jenn Wood
Latest statewide grand jury filings allege nearly $400,000 in unauthorized payments... even as county employees were being furloughed....
St. Helena Shootout: Ongoing Feud Preceded Fatal Gunfight
by Jenn Wood
Evidence headed to SLED and FBI; 20 shot (4 killed), casings and firearms under analysis; sheriff says he “cannot tell you that you’re safe” while...
Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads To Two Arrests In Chester County
by Erin Parrott
Multi-agency operation leads to major narcotics, firearms seizure in Great Falls community......
Murdaugh Financial Crimes: Russell Laffitte Sentenced In State Court
by Jenn Wood
Disgraced banker faces the music on state charges......
S.C. Attorney General Seeks Independent Review Of Scott Spivey Case
by Jenn Wood
Referral asks prosecutor to revisit “Stand Your Ground” findings and examine potential police misconduct...
Forensic Audit Fallout: Hampton Residents Hear From State Treasurer
by Jenn Wood
“We’re seeing restricted funds misspent, misappropriated, and no one punished because the law doesn’t carry teeth."...