Spartanburg County Swears in First New Sheriff in 20 Years

Spartanburg County swears in first new sheriff in two decades

Spartanburg County has sworn in a new sheriff and command staff, making history.

Spartanburg Sheriff Bill Rhyne introduces new command staff, including historic first woman

Spartanburg Sheriff Bill Rhyne was sworn into office on Nov. 7 before swearing in his new command staff, including the first woman on command staff.

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.

New Spartanburg County Sheriff sworn in

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) -- Bill Rhyne will be sworn in as the new sheriff of Spartanburg County Friday morning at the Spartanburg County Courthouse. Rhyne ran unopposed in Tuesday's election, securing his position as sheriff. He has deep roots in Spartanburg County, having grown up there and started his law enforcement career with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. Rhyne eventually retired from the South Carolina Highway Patrol aft…