Richland One teacher arrested in Marion Co. for sex crimes against minors

(Courtesy: Marion Co. Sheriff’s Office) Eric Favor, Jr.

MARION CO., S.C. (WOLO) – A Richland One teacher has been arrested in Marion County accused of sexual crimes against minors.

Deputies charged Eric Favor, Jr., 29, with 2nd & 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 16 years old, criminal conspiracy and promoting prostitution of a minor.

Authorities say the charges are from an investigation that began in 2024 and involves two minor victims.

Richland County deputies and SLED assisted in the investigation.

An official from Richland One says they are aware of Favor’s arrest, who teaches social studies at Lower Richland High School.

He’s being held at the Marion County Detention Center, where he was denied bond.