Sheriff Weaver Named South Carolina's Sheriff of the Year | Charleston News

Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver is being honored as South Carolina’s Sheriff of the Year for 2026 — a well-earned title for a leader who’s transformed law enforcement through grit, innovation, and heart. Rising from SLED in 1986 to leading his own department since 2020, Weaver combines decades of experience with a law degree and FBI training to drive real change. He’s cracked down on violent crime, increased transparency in use-of-force cases, and launched GED and job training for inmates — all while fighting for better pay and benefits for first responders. Praised as a beacon of hope and a progressive force, Weaver’s impact is felt across the community and his team. The award ceremony will take place at the SC Sheriffs’ Association conference in Myrtle Beach this July. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb0ee554b3f692f7