Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General on November 2, 2010, re-elected to a second term on November 4, 2014, re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a fourth term on November 8, 2022. Since being elected, Wilson has focused on keeping South Carolina’s families safe, defending their freedom, and protecting their futures.
The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.
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Sep 25, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Wyman Troy Manuel, 57, of Hartsville, Frederick John Vazquez, 26, of Darlington, and Ronald Dewitt Cress, 69, of Florence, on five total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Sep 24, 2026
While Kratom is regulated in South Carolina, the hard truth is these products can be purchased by those with dangerous intent to lace them with synthetic opioids like fentanyl and cychlorphine.
Sep 23, 2026
The grants are being awarded to private non-profit organizations, sheriff’s offices, police departments, solicitor’s offices, and state agencies.
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