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South Carolina police chief fired over mayor-elect wreck probe
Columbia officials dismissed Police Chief Tandy Carter after he refused to relinquish the April 21 crash investigation involving Mayor-elect Steve Benjamin. The city council sought a state Highway Patrol takeover, AG ruling supported council authority, while the Highway Patrol declined to assume the probe. No charges have been filed and details remain unreleased.
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