Rumors & Notes: 4/1/14

TOP STORIES

• Tim Goodwin re-elected as Folly Beach mayor (Live 5 News).
• Coast Guard launches search near Charleston marina after guard hears screams (News 2).
• Sheriff: April Fools’ joke about school shooting leads to Spartanburg woman charged (Live 5 News).
• Has The Planter, a famous ship in African-American history, been found off Charleston? (Post & Courier).

FOOD

• Join Me For Eat Local Month! (HCS).
• Getting closer to a definition of ‘local food’ (Post & Courier).
• The Farmbar Moves to Awendaw, Plus Pop-Ups (Eater Charleston).
• Coffee warehouse opens in North Charleston (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Carolina Rice Kitchen Dinner at the Old Village Post House (Maverick Southern Kitchens).
• Wei Mei Opens Next Month in Northwoods Marketplace (Post & Courier).

• Did you know: SC is home to the world’s hottest pepper? (The Digitel).
  • 23 Hilarious Reactions To Carolina Reaper, The World’s Hottest Pepper (Huffington Post).
• Sweet & Savory Swings Open Its Door (Post & Courier).
• Freshii Takes Over 32 Degrees Yogurt Bar (Eater Charleston).
• Charleston Riverdogs opening day April 7th, interesting menu (News 2).

POLITICS

• Ex-Sen. Ford: ‘I know racism and bigotry, and Glenn McConnell is neither’ (Charleston City Paper).
• Former judge explains why he’s challenging Haley (ABC News 4).
• Plenty of Follitics at the Edge of America (HCS).
• S.C. Senate panel passes gambling, unwelcome library patrons bills (Post & Courier).
• Former Georgetown County official charged in embezzlement case (ABC News 4).

ENTERTAINMENT

• Vote for Best Historic City (USA TODAY).
• Southern Charm recap: The claws come out on Carolina Day (Island Packet).
• ‘Southern Charm’ week 5: T-Rav and Kathryn’s coming out party (Post & Courier).

• Southern Charm Recap #3-#5: the facts of life (Charleston City Paper).

• Stephen Colbert shuts down his satirical foundation in response to #CancelColbert (Salon).
• The debut album from the Dead 27s will be released on 4/19.
• North Charleston prepares for Lowcountry’s largest fireworks show (Post & Courier).
• Halsey Institute Features Artwork by College of Charleston Students (CofC).
• Flowertown preps in full bloom (ABC News 4).

FAMILY CIRCLE CUP

• Sloane Stephens Volleys with Madison Keys on Dock in Charleston Harbor (Facebook).
• Shelby Rogers takes her game to another level in loss to Daniela Hantuchova at Family Circle Cup (Post & Courier).
• Minus the Pips, Gladys Knight cheers on Venus Williams at Family Circle Cup (Post & Courier).
• Family Circle Cup players stop by at MUSC Children’s Hospital (Live 5 News).
• Stosur, Williams survive three-set, first-round matches at Family Circle Cup (Post & Courier).

MISC

• USC Pres. Wants Changes After Another Five Points Shooting (News 2).
• North Charleston Coliseum to get nearly $10 million renovation this year (Post & Courier).
• Investigators respond to reported meth lab at Moncks Corner motel (Live 5 News).
• North Charleston woman named Foster Parent of the Year (Post & Courier).
• College of Charleston to host public forums on civil rights and education (Post & Courier).
• State poison center warns of nicotine liquid used in E-cigarettes (Live 5 News).
• Isle of Palms weighs welcome signs with digital screens (Post & Courier).
• Driver in Fatal SXSW Crash Facing 20 New Charges of Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Pitchfork).
• K-9 officer dies in surgery after being run over by vehicle (Live 5 News).
• April Fool’s car accident is no joke. It’s a promise. (ABC News 4).
• The Center For Women has a new logo, launched a new website, and created new program areas (C4W).
• Mayors sign pledge to promote autism awareness (ABC News 4).
• Convenience store selling glass smoking pipes near school (Live 5 News).
• Berkeley Electric CEO: Air quality rules could mean much higher electric bills (ABC News 4).
• Stuck in a traffic-driven cycle (Post & Courier).
• Highway Patrol warns of distracted driving (ABC News 4).
• Development in crash zones near Chas. Air Force Base evaluated by lawmakers (Live 5 News).
• CofC protesters have first meeting with controversial president-elect (ABC News 4).
• Charleston peninsula picks up another hotel (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Colleton deputies investigate double shooting (ABC News 4).
• Charleston-area state trooper may have saved a life (Post & Courier).
• Assistant principal resigns following cyberbullying accusations (Live 5 News).
• Charleston area defense firm UEC Electronics sold for more than $32.2 million (Post & Courier).
• Man gets stuck in Mullins Arby’s vent after trying to break-in, police say (News 2).
• Charleston County among worst for rental returns (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Harleyville wood-burning ‘biomass’ power plant under fire from environmental group (Post & Courier).
• Students to compete in cybersecurity competition (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Spartanburg company adding 32 jobs (ABC News 4).

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