New Spartanburg Sheriff, Henry McMaster has appointed the new sheriff for Spartanburg County after Chuck Wright resigned. The filing period for the special election to fill the seat of Spartanburg County Sheriff opened Friday. In just one week, nine people have officially entered the race. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the appointment of Jeffery F. New filings have been made ahead of the sentencing of former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright, who pleaded guilty to federal charges last year. 25, 2025. — For the first time in two decades, Spartanburg County has sworn in a new sheriff. Wright admitted to misusing a benevolence fund, illegally obtaining opioids, and hiring a SPARTANBURG — Spartanburg County deputies could be fired if Sheriff Chuck Wright doesn’t approve of their relationships or communications with others, according to a new policy 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 the sheriff’s salary is raising questions SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. (WSPA) -Spartanburg County voters will have nine candidates to choose from when casting their lot for who they think should be the new county sheriff. 17. He's running again, making a case that he can rebuild trust and morale Governor Henry McMaster has named an interim sheriff to lead Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office after the sudden resignation of Chuck Wright. Nine candidates are officially running for Spartanburg County Sheriff. Henry McMaster has appointed a new interim sheriff for Spartanburg County following the resignation of longtime Sheriff Chuck Wright SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. SPARTANBURG, S. Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has returned to work after a leave of absence. (FOX Carolina) - Multiple lawmen have announced that they are running for the position in the upcoming election In a field of 9 candidates for Spartanburg County Sheriff, Bill Rhyne and Rusty Clevenger gained the most votes. Stephens, appointed by Gov. Stephens as interim sheriff of Spartanburg County. (FOX Carolina) - Polls opened on Tuesday for voters to decide between two finalists for Spartanburg County Sheriff. He plans to build public trust SPARTANBURG, S. Staff morale and officer retention were among the key topics. The former sheriff admitted he broke the law, said he was getting treatment for drug addiction and knows he broke the trust of Spartanburg County residents. The filing deadline for those in the running to become the next Spartanburg County Sheriff is fast approaching. Family, supporters, and county staff Spartanburg County has a new interim sheriff, Jeffery F. (WSPA) – Elections officials have announced when Spartanburg County voters will be able to elect a new sheriff. Meanwhile, interim Sheriff Jeffrey Stephens brings calm and stability. Candidate filing for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's race opens Friday, and the race to replace former Sheriff Chuck Wright is crowded. New Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne took his oath of office on Nov. Bill Rhyne took the oath of office as sheriff of Spartanburg County on Friday, with family members, fellow Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne is sworn into office Friday, Nov. Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright could soon be facing four charges. Former Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright, shown here in this 2025 file photo, agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges on Thursday, Sept. A primary is set for Aug. Bill Rhyne won the Republican primary runoff Tuesday for Spartanburg County Sheriff. The sheriff’s office released a statement after the announcement. Andy Clark, one of nine candidates for Spartanburg County Sheriff, touts his wide-ranging experience in law enforcement, promises to "manage and SPARTANBURG — Three former deputies told The Post and Courier they were interviewed by FBI agents as part of a federal investigation into Sheriff SPARTANBURG — The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. Bill Rhyne took the oath of office as sheriff of Spartanburg County on Friday, with family members, fellow law Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges. The ceremony was held in the County Courthouse, following a summer of campaigning in a special SPARTANBURG — For years under former Sheriff Chuck Wright, Spartanburg County deputies who were sworn into office were missing a key Nick Duncan ran against former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright in 2024. The move comes just days after his return to work following an abrupt SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. Lawyers discuss possible charges against SC lawman who resigned. Stephens as Interim Sheriff. (WSPA) – Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger has announced his bid to be the county’s new sheriff. In a meeting with local media, interim Spartanburg County Sheriff Jeffery Stephens talked about his efforts to rebuild trust and promote transparency. 7, received a pay increase at the Nov. 21 news New documents reveal the range of the sentence that former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright may face. We recognize the immense responsibility entrusted to us, and we approach our duties Upon returning home, Sheriff Rhyne began his law enforcement career with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, serving more than four years—primarily as a Resident Deputy focused on community SPARTANBURG — Moments after Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne was sworn in Nov. The charges include wire fraud, theft of federal SPARTANBURG, S. Stephens as interim sheriff of Spartanburg County following Chuck Wright's A new chapter begins in Spartanburg County. 7 and laid out a vision for the department focused on regaining community trust in the The special election to replace former Sheriff Chuck Wright has attracted numerous candidates so far. 21 fired a deputy who posted a picture of himself along with a racially SPARTANBURG — A second former deputy is suing Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright and his office for wrongful termination, alleging she was on Nine Republican candidates are running for Spartanburg County sheriff after Chuck Wright's resignation. A new chapter begins in Spartanburg County. 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. No Democrat is running in November. 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. A Spartanburg County spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that Sheriff Chuck Wright has taken a leave of absence. The field of nine has narrowed to two for an Aug. Candidates for Spartanburg County Sheriff made their case at a July 11 forum. South Carolina Gov. Here, Stephens takes As sheriff, I will foster a proactive, collaborative relationship with Spartanburg County Council by ensuring transparency in budgeting, strategic planning, and policy decisions. 7, he introduced his new command staff — including SPARTANBURG, S. 17 county council meeting. Spartanburg County Council voted on June 11 to cut the next sheriff's pay to $100,000. The primary For the first time in two decades, Spartanburg County has sworn in a new sheriff. Spartanburg County Council slashed the sheriff's salary in June -- and raised it again on Nov. The department's former chaplain is also under investigation. Stephens, the new Spartanburg County sheriff, released a statement Friday hours after Chuck Wright resigned and Gov. 7, as the Spartanburg County Sheriff. That doesn't include an extra state stipend of $15,000 annually. Henry McMaster has appointed Jeffery F. Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Charles Chuck Wright has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to engaging in a conspiracy to steal federal funds, according to a plea agreement made 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. Bill Rhyne says he’s ready to step into the new role, focusing on Bill Rhyne took the oath of office Friday, becoming the first new sheriff to lead the county in twenty years. Spartanburg County is suing former Sheriff Chuck Wright to recover taxpayer funds lost to fraud and misconduct. Bill Rhyne, a candidate for Spartanburg County Sheriff, has led the SC Highway Patrol's community engagement efforts. Candidates for Spartanburg County Sheriff met for a NAACP community forum. Now he's taken a leave of absence amid a federal probe. (FOX Carolina) - For the first time in 20 years, Spartanburg County officially has a new sheriff. Henry McMaster after the resignation of Chuck Wright. Nine candidates are running for the Republican nomination for Spartanburg County Sheriff. (FOX Carolina) - Multiple lawmen have announced that they are running for the position in the upcoming election A former Spartanburg County Sheriff's sergeant has filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful termination and political retaliation against the department and Sheriff Chuck Wright. He has served as sheriff since 2004. Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright will plead guilty to multiple federal charges. See how Sheriff Bill Rhyne's salary now compares. They're set for an August 19 runoff. Stephens to serve as Spartanburg County Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne launched a community outreach initiative to rebuild trust after Chuck Wright's guilty pleas. C. Under the leadership of Interim Sheriff Jeffery Stephens, we stood together and took the oath to serve with For the first time in two decades, Spartanburg County has sworn in a new sheriff. Former Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright is under investigation by state law enforcement agents, and charges could be coming soon. We are fully dedicated to upholding the law with the highest levels of transparency, professionalism, and accountability. The replacement for South Carolina’s latest criminal sheriff defined why sheriffs can fire at will when he said a deputy with bad judgment Bill Rhyne was sworn into office on Friday, Oct. SPARTANBURG — Amid a meteoric fall from power that took Chuck Wright from the county's longtime top lawman to a defendant in federal court, the former sheriff has finally found Spartanburg County’s interim sheriff will be holding a press conference to share his plans for the agency and its future. What led to this? Chuck Wright has resigned from his position as sheriff of Spartanburg County. Reyes is excited to help recruit, mentor, and guide the next generation of law enforcement professionals. The special SPARTANBURG — After Spartanburg County’s sheriff and a county councilman resigned, two partisan special elections are set for later this year. He says teamwork, communication are Following news of the former Spartanburg County sheriff's plan to plead guilty to federal charges, leaders push for closure and end to authority abuse. The ceremony marked a pivotal moment for a community eager for change and renewed confidence South Carolina Gov. In the lawsuit, SLED has confirmed an investigation into former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright. Henry McMaster The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is united in our deep commitment to serving and protecting every resident of this county. The former six-term Spartanburg County sheriff told a federal judge he’s been in drug rehab since April. Questions revealed differences on several issues. 19 runoff election to decide who will be the Republican nominee — and with no Democrat on the ballot in November, likely the next sheriff. Under the leadership of Interim Sheriff Jeffery Stephens, we stood together and took the oath to serve with honor, integrity, and an Bill Rhyne won the runoff election against Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger to secure the Republican nomination for Spartanburg sheriff. (WSPA) — Bill Rhyne was sworn in as the new sheriff of Spartanburg County Friday morning at the Spartanburg County Courthouse. Nearly a month after the Spartaburg County Sheriff’s Office fired a White deputy over a racially insensitive post, his name has been released. 5, election on Nov. Find up-to-the-minute results for the Spartanburg County Sheriff and Spartanburg County Council District 3 races here. The GOP primary is scheduled for August 5, though early voting is underway. Family, supporters, and county staff Among other things, interim Spartanburg Sheriff Jeffery Stephens said SLED will conduct a review of the sheriff's office evidence room inventory Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Rhyne, who took office on Nov. Candidates to replace former Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright have emerged. How will the next Spartanburg County sheriff regain it? By Christian Boschult Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright asks a judge for a lighter sentence citing addiction and PTSD. Wright's return follows controversies including an FBI SPARTANBURG, S. Retired State Trooper Bill Rhyne and current Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright resigned after a leave of absence for undisclosed medical reasons amid scrutiny over his son's hiring and Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-18 appointing current Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jeffery F. File/Christian Boschult/Staff Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright shakes hands with a graduate from basic law enforcement training from the S. The position became vacant when Chuck Wright resigned in May after Bill Rhyne was sworn in as the new sheriff of Spartanburg County Friday morning at the Spartanburg County Courthouse. Jeffery F. She is passionate about sharing Public trust eroded in the Chuck Wright era. Bill Rhyne took the oath of office as sheriff of Spartanburg County on Friday, SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. Randy Hollifield, a candidate for Spartanburg Sheriff, has a wide range of experience in law enforcement. " At a Nov. Spartanburg County voters will . In her new role, Sgt. (FOX Carolina) - Officials confirm Chuck Wright has resigned as sheriff of Spartanburg County. We are fully dedicated to upholding the law with the highest levels of 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. Criminal Justice Academy on July 26, 2024 in Columbia. For nearly 21 years, Wright's served as sheriff of Spartanburg. 7, 2025, at the Spartanburg County Courthouse in SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S. 4. Wright returned to work on May 16, officials said. 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 probe. Bill Rhyne says he’s ready to step into the new role, focusing on transparency Spartanburg County officials said Sheriff Chuck Wright was at risk of losing his paycheck while on leave. 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