02/08/2026
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Our club is happy to welcome Sheriff Bill Rhyne as our guest speaker at our lunch meeting on Monday, February 9th. Lunch is served at 11:30 am in the meeting room downstairs at the Mary Black Foundation, 349 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
Sheriff Bill Rhyne was born and raised in northern Spartanburg County and is a proud graduate of Chapman High School. Deeply rooted in this community, he credits it with shaping his values, purpose, and commitment to service. After high school, he answered the call to serve by joining the United States Marine Corps, where he learned lessons of discipline, loyalty, and honor that would guide him throughout his life and career.
Upon returning home, Sheriff Rhyne began his law enforcement career with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, serving more than four years—primarily as a Resident Deputy focused on community-oriented policing. It was during this time that he witnessed firsthand how compassionate, consistent law enforcement can strengthen communities and build lasting trust between officers and residents.
He later joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol, where he served throughout the Upstate in a variety of roles. From the ACE Team motorcycle unit to his time as Public Information and Community Relations Officer across five counties, his approach to policing was always grounded in visibility, transparency, and connection. Over the course of his career, he rose through the ranks and retired as a Lieutenant and Executive Commander, overseeing Community Relations, Recruiting, Public Information, the Department of Education, and Freedom of Information.
Following retirement, Sheriff Rhyne served as Director of Training for American Services before returning to the Highway Patrol as Community Outreach Coordinator after a change in state law allowed it. Throughout his decades of service, he has remained steadfast in his belief that when law enforcement listens, engages, and works hand-in-hand with the community, real progress is possible.
