Rumors & Notes: 11/18/13

Top Stories

• To donate to the Central Illinois tornado victims: Call the Red Cross (1-800-RED-CROSS) or visit www.redcross.org and specify that your donation is for “Central IL Tornado Relief.”
  • Illinois tornado relief: How you can help (FOX Chicago).
• Officials: Biggest drug bust ever made in Charleston County to be announced Tuesday (Post & Courier).
• Hazmat crews respond to collision between train and pickup (Live 5 News).
• Burke High sees improvement, but not enough to stifle talk of closing the downtown school (Post & Courier).
• SC Common Core opponents to protest; fact-checking their concerns (WBTW).
  • Common Core protest plan to remove students from class is misguided (Post & Courier).

BOEING BROWN-NOSING

• SC Gov. Haley reaches out to Boeing on 777X deal (The State).
• S.C. leaders contact Boeing about 777X (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Boeing to make site selection on 777X production within 3 months (Post & Courier).

FOOD

• Announcing the 2013 Eater Awards for Charleston (Eater Charleston).
• 2 Rumors to Text Everyone About (Eater Charleston).
• The Striped Pig to put on a spirited dinner (Charleston City Paper).

POLITICS

• Watchdog group insisting Gov. Nikki Haley reimburse state for trip to North Carolina (Post & Courier).
• Haley, Sheheen battle over ethics as governor brings call for reform to Charleston (Post & Courier).
  • Democrats call Gov. Haley a hypocrite as she pushes bill for ethics reform (Live 5 News).
• Graham’s primary challenge race is fight for the soul of the SC GOP (The State).
• Lawmaker ‘steamed’ as Gov. Haley denies Order of Palmetto for school official who faced Alice Boland’s gun (Post & Courier).
• Presidential politics pervasive at the College of Charleston (Post & Courier).
• Democrat Sheheen has eight cases before magistrates that he recommended (The State).
  • Haley ally backs Sheheen’s magistrate bill (ABC News 4).
• Joe Riley: Why Columbia needs a strong mayor (The State).
• Gov. Haley: Higher education is South Carolina’s best friend (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
  • Education plan going to lawmakers next year (ABC News 4)
• Graham: Water resources bill vital to port deepening (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• The Buzz: Critics pan SC Gov. Haley’s wardrobe (The State).

WIND ENERGY

• Clemson’s wind-turbine facility will test mechanical and electrical equipment (Post & Courier).
• North Myrtle Beach wind energy advocate says North Charleston facility boosts development (Myrtle Beach Online).

MISC

• FBI preps police for “active shooter” scenarios, says SC is vulnerable (South Carolina Radio Network).
• College of Charleston brings awareness to issues of poverty and homelessness (News 2).
  • Charleston Southern participates in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (News 2).
• Shops make Charleston debut in Tanger Outlet Center (Post & Courier).
• Congregations disappointed that church break-ins continue (ABC News 4).
• Former Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen to serve as coach for Medal of Honor Bowl; Chan Gailey too (News 2).
• Thanksgiving meals handed out to hundreds at annual event (ABC News 4).
• Rubin, author of books on Charleston history, dies (Post & Courier).
• Local church reaches out for Typhoon victims (ABC News 4).
• State government considers changes to program that reimburses hospitals for uncompensated care (Post & Courier).
• Train strikes SUV, no injuries and road reopened (ABC News 4).
• Elaborate ways pet owners are paying final respect to loved ones (Live 5 News).
• Ex-SC State trustee wants wiretap evidence tossed (ABC News 4).

• Curious dog leads to condo fire investigation, drug dealing charges (Live 5 News).

• Goose Creek Police seek identity of credit card fraud suspect (News 2).
• Kickoff for Clemson at South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 (Post & Courier).
  • Elliott Fry leads Gamecocks to victory over Gators with special visitor watching in stands (Post & Courier).
  • Clemson’s Morris: Light bulb clicking on for enigmatic Clemson players Martavis Bryant and Isaiah Battle (Post & Courier).
• Charleston Symphony shines brightly under Wilkins’ baton (Charleston City Paper).
• Charleston Animal Society’s Anticipates Record Crowd at its 14th Annual Celebrity Chili Cook-off and Oyster Roast (Lowcountry Dog).
• Lanes to close in Goose Creek, Summerville for road work Tuesday (Post & Courier).
• Man arrested in Dorchester County after barricading himself in home (News 2).
• CPD: Driver in hit-and-run left piece of bumper behind (ABC News 4).
• Meeting on James Island intersection plans set for Thursday (Post & Courier).
• I-26 westbound traffic around Ladson moving again after multiple vehicle wreck (Post & Courier).
• Coastal Carolina christens research ship (News 2).
• Turkey shortage? Not really (ABC News 4).
• Live 5 News Investigates: Convicted pastor’s brother in prison for murder (Live 5 News).
• Charleston County School Board member John Barter resigns his seat to serve as administrator at Alabama college (Post & Courier).
• Charleston County lawmakers plan to move quickly to fill vacant spot on county school board (Post & Courier).
• Italy at the Sottile: CofC presents 7th annual Italian Film Festival (Cistern yard).

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