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DAYTON – Columbia County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Dale Slack announced last week that he will run for Columbia County Prosecutor this year. If elected, Slack would replace his boss, current Prosecutor Rea Culwell, who has announced she will not seek reelection.

"While I am sad to lose a great boss, I am excited for the opportunity to serve the people of Columbia County in this very important capacity," Slack said.

Slack joined the prosecutor's office in 2015. Prior to that time, he was in private practice in Dayton for four years and served as a criminal defense attorney, including wor...