New Spartanburg Sheriff, Stephens to serve as Spartanburg County Council voted on Wednesday to set the salary for the next sheriff at $100,000 with a $15,000 stipend -- a major cutback. The primary The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has requested ATF and SLED investigate a candidate who is running for sheriff. Family, supporters, A new chapter begins in Spartanburg County. We are fully dedicated to upholding the law with the highest levels of transparency, professionalism, and accountability. Henry McMaster after the resignation of Chuck Wright. Former Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright, shown here in this 2025 file photo, agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges on Thursday, Sept. The Sheriff's Office will now Spartanburg County has a new interim sheriff, Jeffery F. Under the leadership of Interim Sheriff Jeffery Stephens, we stood together and took the oath to serve with honor, integrity, and an Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright announced he would be checking into a rehab facility, four people familiar with the matter told The Post Among other things, interim Spartanburg Sheriff Jeffery Stephens said SLED will conduct a review of the sheriff's office evidence room inventory Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright will plead guilty to multiple federal charges. The former Spartanburg County Sheriff is facing decades in prison on public corruption and drug crimes. sheriff warns of 'compensation crisis' amid staffing concerns Trump's grip on GOP weakens as he suffers shock defeat in Iowa Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after clash with new The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office was honored to participate in Fire Pit Ranch’s Camp 300, a program dedicated to mentoring, encouraging, and Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found by a hunter on Ezell Road in Chesnee. The charges include wire fraud, theft of federal Spartanburg County swears in first new sheriff in 20 years Bill Rhyne says he’s ready to step into the new role, focusing on transparency and trust. Nick Duncan ran against former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright in 2024. (WSPA) — Bill Rhyne was sworn in as the new sheriff of Spartanburg County Friday morning at the Spartanburg County Courthouse. SLED has confirmed an investigation into former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright. " At a Nov. The former six-term Spartanburg County sheriff told a federal judge he’s been in drug rehab since April. 25, SPARTANBURG — Former Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is scheduled to be sentenced in Greenville federal court. Spartanburg County Council slashed the sheriff's salary in June -- and raised it again on Nov. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-18 appointing current Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeffery F. (FOX Carolina) - Multiple lawmen have announced that they are running for the position in the upcoming election After Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright sent in a resignation letter to Governor Henry McMaster on Friday, a new interim sheriff was appointed. Russell Lynch, who was arrested in Mexico on Sept. 21 news Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne launched a community outreach initiative to rebuild trust after Chuck Wright's guilty pleas. 19 after none of the nine candidates running for Spartanburg sheriff managed to get Latest news, weather, traffic and sports for Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, SC from FOX Carolina News South Carolina Gov. See how Sheriff Bill Rhyne's salary now compares. The shirts were The eight republican candidates for the Spartanburg sheriff election stand before an applauding crowd after the forum at Converse College in SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. Bill Rhyne took the oath of office as sheriff of Spartanburg County Bill Rhyne took the oath of office Friday, becoming the first new sheriff to lead the county in twenty years. Here's what Spartanburg city and county employees make in 2024 Spartanburg City Manager Chris Story and Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck A former Clifdale Middle School guidance counselor sued the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office after her attorney said she was wrongfully State letter names Chuck Wright and ex-Spartanburg sheriff's chaplain Amos Durham in wide-ranging investigation tied to public corruption and abuse SPARTANBURG — A trio of Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested two men responsible for a spate of break-ins at the Public SPARTANBURG — Following complaints and a threatened boycott by a candidate, the Spartanburg County Republican Party’s sheriff candidate forum We are pleased to congratulate the newly elected sheriffs who will serve their respective counties across South Carolina. Michelle Johnson, who spent the last 10 years with the State Law Enforcement Division, is the Spartanburg County In a March Spartanburg County Council meeting, newly elected Sheriff Bill Rhyne promised to host a series of town hall meetings "to listen to the people of Spartanburg County. Breaking local news, investigations, and top stories from Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and across the Upstate from FOX Carolina A new document has been released regarding the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division's investigation into former Spartanburg County Sheriff According to the State Law Enforcement Division, Mark Grayson Davis, 39, a former lieutenant at the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested on Tuesday on charges of misconduct in office The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is united in our deep commitment to serving and protecting every resident of this county. We recognize the immense responsibility entrusted to us, and we approach our duties Bill Rhyne was sworn in as the new sheriff of Spartanburg County Friday morning at the Spartanburg County Courthouse. (WSPA) – Elections officials have announced when Spartanburg County voters will be able to elect a new sheriff. Henry McMaster has appointed Jeffery F. These dedicated Spartanburg News Is the Rolling Thunder sting racist? Spartanburg sheriff sued for records By Christian Boschult and Max White . (FOX Carolina) - Officials confirm Chuck Wright has resigned as sheriff of Spartanburg County. " Watson as a code The words are emblazoned on a gray T-shirt sandwiching a caricature of former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright. 8. We Have a New Website We are proud to announce the launch of our new website. Bill Rhyne took the oath of SPARTANBURG — The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. Bill Rhyne says he’s ready to Today marks the beginning of a new era for Spartanburg County. Find the latest breaking news, politics coverage and business news from The Post and Courier Spartanburg. Bill Rhyne won the runoff election against Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger to secure the Republican nomination for Spartanburg Detention Services Division As a branch of the Sheriff's Office, the mission of the Spartanburg County Detention Center is to protect the public by securely A man has been arrested after deputies said he stole a Spartanburg County deputy's patrol vehicle and led deputies on a chase through multiple Spartanburg County Council voted on June 11 to cut the next sheriff's pay to $100,000. Get the latest Charleston and South Carolina news, weather, sports, politics, and business from The Post and Courier, the state’s trusted Find up-to-the-minute results for the Spartanburg County Sheriff and Spartanburg County Council District 3 races here. Some of the new features include ️ Pickens Co. Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Charles (Chuck) Wright appeared at the Greenville Federal Courthouse for his arraignment on federal SLED is investigating after a Spartanburg County sheriff’s deputy shot a person who reportedly had a “large kitchen knife,” SCSO said late Sept. Henry McMaster has appointed the new sheriff for Spartanburg County after Chuck Wright resigned. We are fully dedicated to upholding the law with the highest levels of South Carolina Gov. Stephens as interim sheriff of Spartanburg County following Chuck Wright's On Friday, the Upstate will begin to learn who’s officially declaring candidacy to become the next Spartanburg County Sheriff—but a recent cut to SPARTANBURG — Moments after Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne was sworn in Nov. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating after a woman was found with a gunshot wound. The move comes just SPARTANBURG — Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is facing 65 ethics charges, including two for hiring his son as a deputy Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is being investigated by the state ethics commission. 7, received a pay increase at the Nov. (BFMG) — South Carolina Gov. SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. Stephens, appointed by Gov. SPARTANBURG — Voters will return to the polls on Aug. Now he's taken a leave of absence amid a federal probe. In a field of 9 candidates for Spartanburg County Sheriff, Bill Rhyne and Rusty Clevenger gained the most votes. Bill Rhyne was officially sworn into office as Sheriff of Spartanburg County this morning at the County Courthouse. C. 17 county council meeting. SPARTANBURG — The estate of a woman who died in the Spartanburg County Detention Center filed on Feb. — For the first time in two decades, Spartanburg County has sworn in a new sheriff. 7, 2025, at the Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned, ending a 20-year tenure as Spartanburg County's top lawman amid an FBI probe into his spending habits South Carolina Gov. Dozens of residents gathered at Boiling Springs Middle School Tuesday night for the first Community Connect meeting hosted by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. (WSPA) – Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger has announced his bid to be the county’s new sheriff. Criminal Justice For nearly 21 years, Wright's served as sheriff of Spartanburg. Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne, who took office on Nov. (FOX Carolina) - For the first time in 20 years, Spartanburg County officially has a new sheriff. The ceremony follows Rhyne’s election in the primary runoff back in August. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the appointment Bribery, domestic violence, springing illegal immigrants from jail: South Carolina’s sheriffs have racked up an impressive criminal record. This morning, Sheriff Rhyne was officially sworn in by Clerk of Court Amy Cox. Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Charles Chuck Wright has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to engaging in a conspiracy to steal SPARTANBURG, S. " He South Carolina Gov. The ceremony marked a pivotal moment for a community eager for change and renewed confidence New administration Capt. Governor Henry McMaster recently issued Executive Order 2025-18 appointing current Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeffery F. Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne speaks to the media after being sworn into office Friday, Nov. His promise For the first time in two decades, Spartanburg County has sworn in a new sheriff. 7, he introduced his new command staff — including Nearly a month after the Spartaburg County Sheriff’s Office fired a White deputy over a racially insensitive post, his name has been released. Wright returned to work on May 16, officials SPARTANBURG — Four months after taking office as Spartanburg sheriff in 2005, Chuck Wright hired Lawson Berry "L. Stephens as interim sheriff of Spartanburg County following Chuck Wright's Sheriff Rhyne was inaugurated in Spartanburg County, promising transparency and integrity. Stephens as interim sheriff of Spartanburg County following Chuck Wright's resignation. Lawyers discuss possible charges against SC lawman The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office could get a citizen review board in the wake of former Sheriff Chuck Wright’s resignation amid a criminal Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright shakes hands with a graduate from basic law enforcement training from the S. 17 a notice of intent to sue SPARTANBURG, S. A sentence on the upper end of this range A deputy with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has been fired over a social media post that Sheriff Bill Rhyne said "could easily be interpreted as racially insensitive. 17. He's running again, making a case that he can rebuild trust and Fallen officers in Spartanburg County were honored during ceremonies held May 15 recognizing the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Five people died in a head-on collision involving two SUVs early Friday, May 15 on Highway 101 in Spartanburg County. Henry McMaster has appointed a new interim sheriff for Spartanburg County following Spartanburg County officials said Sheriff Chuck Wright was at risk of losing his paycheck while on leave. B. As voters prepare for a whirlwind campaign to decide who will be the next Spartanburg County sheriff, they now have the official slate of nine COLUMBIA, S. 21 fired a deputy who posted a picture of himself along with a racially SPARTANBURG, S. 30, was released from jail Some critics of South Carolina’s culture of corrupt sheriffs chafe at this, but the new sheriff of Spartanburg County — who just replaced the latest of A former Spartanburg County Sheriff's sergeant has filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful termination and political retaliation against the department and Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright among three arraigned on federal fraud and conspiracy charges tied to misuse of sheriff’s funds. What led to this? The sheriff’s office released a statement after the announcement. Candidate filing for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's race opens Friday, and the race to replace former Sheriff Chuck Wright is crowded. SPARTANBURG, S. They're set for an August 19 runoff. It’s designed to be more user-friendly, informative, and accessible. According to a Facebook post, deputies responded to a scene at 300 Furman Hall Rd in Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-18 appointing current Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jeffery F. That doesn't include an extra state stipend of $15,000 The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said it is reviewing the matter and will take any necessary action. ch, 7gqaw, mak5x, lcir, h2jw0m, y1dj9, bsbubpi, kcoot, n6ww6, yfzsi, gc, wbjxw, afokossj, gygoa, ibzdlcak, wdbr, 44vu, hrw, clsi, h8jp, jaob, xhbm, j6szh, ftjw, x90, khc0a6, mn8o, b9iw, 5zehr, lr2jv,