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Candidate Drops out of Mayor’s Race

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Larry Sypolt announced Monday that he has ended his campaign for mayor of Columbia.   Sypolt made the announcement Monday afternoon at Columbia Police Dept. head quarters along side current mayor, and Sypolt’s former opponent Steve Benjamin.   At the news conference Sypolt said, ” I think it is a disservice to the community, for Steve (Benjamin) and…

SC sheriff arrests 40 in 3-month anti-drug sweep

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has wrapped up a three-month investigation into illegal drug activity with the arrests of 40 men and women. The Item of Sumter reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/1bywC7K ) that complaints from residents in several neighborhoods prompted the actions. Sheriff Anthony Dennis says the arrests were made in raids at several locations. Dennis says…

Lexington sheriff’s deputy shoots suspect

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputy has shot and killed a Lexington man at a home where shots had been reported. Officers were called to the home around 1 p.m. Monday. One of the officers entered the home and found a man pointing a gun at him and threatening him. The officer fired and the suspect…

Literary festival hears from author Cassandra King

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fall literary festival at the University of South Carolina is wrapping up with a presentation by author Cassandra King. During the festival, writers come to the Columbia campus to read from their work, talk with students and sign copies of their books. They also participate in a master class with literary students. King is the…