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....
Law and Order: Alan Wilson Pushes Criminal Justice ReformsDylan NolanNovember 1, 2025November 4, 2025 by Dylan NolanNovember 1, 2025November 4, 2025 "I will not rest. I will not stop until we deliver these reforms."...
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 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....
St. Helena Shootout: Ongoing Feud Preceded Fatal GunfightJenn WoodOctober 15, 2025October 18, 2025 by Jenn WoodOctober 15, 2025October 18, 2025 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...
Guest Column: South Carolina Must Close the Revolving Door of JusticeFITSForumOctober 14, 2025October 16, 2025 by FITSForumOctober 14, 2025October 16, 2025 S.C. lieutenant governor Pamela Evette: "Fixing the system isn’t just about technology — it’s about accountability."...
Crossroads 2026: The Money BattleFITSNewsOctober 14, 2025October 16, 2025 by FITSNewsOctober 14, 2025October 16, 2025 South Carolina gubernatorial candidates raise, spend and save ahead of upcoming GOP primary election......
Murdaugh Financial Crimes: Russell Laffitte Sentenced In State CourtJenn WoodOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025 by Jenn WoodOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025 Disgraced banker faces the music on state charges......