In March 1778, Loyalist activity again swelled in South Carolina, and Fanning raised a company of Loyalist militia which raided Patriot sympathizers on the Georgia border. After being wounded and nearly captured, Fanning accepted a pardon from South Carolina Governor John Rutledge in August 1779.
During an uptick in Loyalist activity in March 1778, Fanning formed a company of Loyalist militiamen who targeted Patriot sympathizers on the Georgia border. After being wounded and narrowly escaping capture, Fanning was granted amnesty by South Carolina Governor John Rutledge in August 1779.