The Richland county Democratic executive committee yesterday voted not to re-open the county commissioners, contests in Center and Columbia townships, where only one aspirant is left in the races. The committee voted to refund the entrance fee of the late A. G. Dent to Mrs. Dent and also to recomment to the county delegation that she receive gubernatorial appointment to fill the unexpired term as … Continue reading 2 Commissioner Races Not Opened By Committeemen

Earl J. Jacobs of Pontiac, today withdrew as a candidate for Richland County commissioner from Center township. His actorion will thus free the incumbent, J. G. (Jock) Wilson from opposition at the August 13 primary, unless the race is re-opened when the county executive committeemen meet at 10 o’clock Monday morning at the Hotel Wade Hampton. It marked the second change within the week in … Continue reading Earl J. Jacobs Withdraws

Serval units of the Columbia fire department were called to Blaney this afternoon, where a fire broke out at the Blaney Lumber company. Continue reading Fire At Blaney

Eighty-one candidates for offices in Richland county – 21 of them for the county’s seven seats in the house of representatives – had announced when the entry lists for the Democratic primary August 13, closed at noon yesterday. It was the largest field in many years, experienced politicians observed. Five incumbents of as many major of as many major offices are without opposition. These are: … Continue reading 81 Seek Offices in Richland; 21 Contest for 7 House Seats

Horace T. Jacobs of Pontiac and Columbia, businessman and farmer, has announced his candidacy for the house of representatives from Richland county. Mr. Jacobs, a native of Richland county, has been engaged in business in Columbia for 27 years, and at the same time has continued his farming interests. He was a candidate for the house two years ago, having lost by a small margin … Continue reading Horace T. Jacobs Enters Campaign For House Seat

A flurry of 14 candidates for office sent the number of qualified entries in Richland county contests for public office to 81 today. The number offering for the office was the greatest in the county in two decades. The deadline for candidates to qualify came at noon today. Their fate, including 21 cadidates for the House of Representatives (seven to be elected), will be decided … Continue reading 81 Offer For Offices In Richland