Rumors & Notes: 1/9/14

TOP STORIES

• Guilty verdict in 2011 Mall Playground murder ‘huge victory’ for Charleston’s East Side, prosecutor says (Post & Courier).
• Authorities release surveillance images of duct tape robber (News 2).
• Man pleads guilty to arson charges in Charleston (Post & Courier).
• Car riddled with bullets in N. Charleston shooting (Live 5 News).

FOOD

• More Details on “Rodney in Exile” Downtown Charleston Finale (Post & Courier).
• Stylish Canteen The Farmbar to Open January 24 (Eater Charleston).

• Butcher & Bee Requests BAR Approval for New Venture (Post & Courier).
• New Farmer’s Market Opens on Johns Island This Weekend (Post & Courier).
• Vincent, Michael and Victor Take Over the Alley (Eater Charleston).
• Rendering of the Burrito Gateway to Lower King (Eater Charleston).
• SOL Burgers to Benefit Louie’s Kids (Post & Courier).
• 2.5 Stars for Scratch Taco Boutique’s Fare (Eater Charleston).
• Making Room for Wine in Restaurant Reviews (Post & Courier).
• Agriculture Commissioner: Cold Snap Could Cause Raise In Prices (WSPA).
• New Happy Hour Menu at Fish (Post & Courier).
• A place called The Beach Bar is apparently opening tomorrow in Dog and Duck’s old location (Facebook).
• Legare Farms Debuts Winter CSA (Post & Courier).

POLITICS

• Ex-state Rep. Viers gets 60 days for harassment (The Island Packet).
• Haley to visit Lowcountry on Friday (ABC News 4).
• Gov. Nikki Haley opponent proposes “bright lines” for ethics violations (SC Radio Network).
• Roads, bridges a top priority for SC lawmakers (Live 5 News).
• Tim Scott introduces bill to ‘restore 40-hour work week’ (Charleston City Paper).
• AG: Decision on Haley trip up to ethics commission (Live 5 News).

ANIMALS

• CAS offers free adult dog adoptions (ABC News 4).
• Dog left outside in freezing temperatures; Animal Control trying to locate owner (Live 5 News).
• Rare Lowcountry cold-stunning; sea turtle found in Hilton Head, treated at South Carolina Aquarium (Post & Courier).

SPORTS

• New Citadel football coach Mike Houston promises aggressive approach (Post & Courier).
• Citadel’s McCladdie looking to the next level (ABC News 4).
  • McCladdie has home-field advantage in Medal of Honor Bowl (Post & Courier).
• Former USC WR and current Chicago Bears Alshon Jeffery headed to Pro Bowl (AP).
• Goaltender David LeNeveu Heads to Providence (SC Stingrays).

MISC

• East Cooper volunteers donate to 10 charities (ABC News 4).
• Deputies: Body found in Mt. Pleasant home; no foul play suspected (Live 5 News).
• Charleston getting new fire headquarters (News 2).
  • New Charleston fire station sign of new era for department (Post & Courier).

• Fire destroys part of apartment complex on Dorchester Road (News 2).

• Authorities trailing accused air force deserter (ABC News 4).

• Investigation continues at Goose Creek house fire (ABC News 4).

• Closing of Mt. Pleasant Kmart to open door for more development (Live 5 News).

• Breaking down the Festival of Lights takes months (ABC News 4).

• Fair housing organization accuses local apartment complexes of discrimination (Live 5 News).

• Businesses to get update on Digital Corridor (News 2).
• Charleston’s Next Top Cocktail Gallery (Charleston Scene).
• After surviving blaze, Purple Heart returned to its rightful owners (Live 5 News).
• Charleston County school bus operator suing Teamsters union (Post & Courier).
• 4 arrested in Georgetown burglary (ABC News 4).
• Gallery: Charleston’s Finest Explore ‘We Are The World’ (Metronome Charleston).
• Woman Arrested Over Frying Pan Attack In Spartanburg (News 2).
• Report: Commercial real estate sales in Charleston hit record $540M in 2013 (Post & Courier).
• MUSC doctors express concerns to DHEC about infant mortality if more hospitals build high-level nurseries (Post & Courier).
• More charges filed against West Ashley burglary suspect (ABC News 4).
• DHEC helps uninsured smokers quit with free nicotine replacement therapy (Post & Courier).

• Charleston Comedy Fest ticket deal (Charleston City Paper).

• The Blue Dogs Reach a Milestone (Metronome Charleston ).
• Billing changes coming for Mt. Pleasant Waterworks customers (ABC News 4).

• The experimental folk group Lobo Marino finds inspiration in the sounds of sea lions (Charleston City Paper).

• Businesses onboard for IOP connector improvement project (Live 5 News).

• Famed SC atheist Herb Silverman leaving Washington Post’s On Faith blog (Charleston City Paper).

• Armed robbery thwarted after clerk tells suspect to seek help (Live 5 News).
• Security Worker Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen During Hospital Transport (News 2).
• Major development proposed for Cainhoy Plantation (Live 5 News).

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