Questions still linger regarding McFadden’s future with the department amid backlash and the staffing shakeup.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden apologized on Thursday after a recording of him using racially charged language surfaced this month.

Sheriff Garry McFadden's apology comes amid a controversy that saw his chief deputy resign over allegations of a toxic work environment and unprofessionalism.

In the recording he referenced, McFadden is heard using racially-charged language to talk about both Black and white executive staff. He is heard using the term “cracker” to t