Spartanburg Co. Sheriff Chuck Wright resigns

Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright resigned amid an FBI probe. McMaster has named his replacement.

Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned, ending a 20-year tenure as Spartanburg County's top lawman amid an FBI probe into his spending habits and allegations of drug use.

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright resigns

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned after taking a leave of absence in April and then returning to work on Tuesday.

Spartanburg Co. Sheriff Chuck Wright resigns

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Chuck Wright has resigned from his position as sheriff of Spartanburg County. Spartanburg County Council chairman Manning Lynch confirmed the resignation to 7NEWS Friday morning. Wright had been in charge of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office since he was first elected to the position of sheriff in 2004. He ran for reelection in 2024 and was unopposed in the November general election. The sheriff announced …

BREAKING: Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright Resigns

The dramatic development comes amid mounting scrutiny over Wright’s conduct in office and the broader investigation allegedly surrounding his administration.

Gov. Henry McMaster Appoints Spartanburg County Sheriff Following Resignation

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-18 appointing current Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeffery F. Stephens to serve as Spartanburg County Sheriff, following the resignation of Sheriff Chuck Wright.