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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Spartanburg County corporal announces run for sheriff in special election
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Though an exact timeline regarding the special election for the seat of Spartanburg County Sheriff remains unknown, one former corporal has plans to run for sheriff. The announcement comes after former Sheriff Chuck Wright sent Governor Henry McMaster a letter of resignation on Friday. Wright cited a recent health diagnosis as the reason for his departure. Nick Duncan, a Laurens County native, worked as a paramedic with Spartanburg County EMS before he joined the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office in 2014. He announced a run for sheriff in March 2024, but lost the primary election in June. Spartanburg Co. Sheriff exchanges words with former deputy in candidate forum Duncan previously said that if elected, he would focus on drug issues impacting the county, as well as working on community relations and transparency in the office. Spartanburg Co. Council reacts to Sheriff Chuck Wright's resignation In an interview with 7NEWS, Duncan said he was not expecting Wright's resignation. 'That came as a complete shock,' he said. Duncan encouraged voters to decide what they want from their elected leaders. 'Just look at everybody, figure out what you want from your elected officials, and what beliefs most align with yours and make a good, educated decision.' Duncan continued. You can watch Duncan's official campaign announcement in the video player below: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Orleans sheriff declines to apologize for jail break
(NewsNation) — Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson refused to apologize to New Orleans residents Friday after 10 dangerous inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center, instead suggesting the jailbreak was politically motivated as the sheriff's election approaches. When directly asked if she wanted to offer contrition or an apology to the people of New Orleans, Hutson deflected, saying: 'Well, first we have to find out exactly what happened and how they got out. We think this was intentional.' The sheriff pivoted to suggesting a political conspiracy behind the escape. 'Why did it happen just right now, right in the middle, as we're getting ready to start this sheriff's race? This is very suspicious,' Hutson told reporters during a news conference. Ten inmates escape New Orleans jail through hole in wall 'When I have enough information, I'll be glad to talk to the community about my issues or what I may need to apologize for,' she said, 'but what I'm telling the community, this is a public safety issue first and foremost.' The sheriff insisted there was a deeper conspiracy at play: 'There's much more than meets the eye. We are digging, and we are not going to stop digging tonight.' Hutson said the inmates received assistance from within the facility: 'We know that they had help. We're showing you they had help. This was coordinated.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
