Rumors & Notes: 6/12/14

TOP STORIES

• Charleston fans in a futbol fever as World Cup begins (Post & Courier).
• Gov. Haley vetoes $18.5M from state budget (ABC News 4).
  • Includes $300,000 for Lowcountry Graduate Center (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
  • Where Gov. Nikki Haley’s vetoes hit Charleston (Post & Courier).
• Today is the 42nd anniversary of the incorporation of the City of North Charleston (Facebook).
• Police investigate shooting victim at hospital (ABC News 4).
• Bond reduced for man accused in King Street fatal fight (ABC News 4).

POLITICS

• How The Worst Political State In The Country (SC) Ruined The Republican Party’s Best Hope (BuzzFeed).

• Chief Greg Mullen makes pitch for body cameras on Charleston police officers (Post & Courier).
• AP: Tim Scott wants South Carolina veterans facility audit
• Legislature offers $15 million to change hospital business models (Post & Courier).
• McKinney dropping out (Post & Courier).

FOOD/DRINKS

• Unique bakery offers treats for people and their furry friends (ABC News 4).
• R. Kitchen debuts on Rutledge (Post & Courier).
• Verde Celebrates 1st Anniversary in Mount Pleasant (HCS).
• Zombie Bob and Bac’n Me Crazy to Hit the Streets (Eater Charleston).
• Patrick Emerson joins Charleston Wine + Food Festival (Post & Courier).
• KAPOW! The Super Hero Bar Crawl Returns June 28th (HCS).

SPORTS

• Charleston’s 2014 World Cup Roundup (HCS).
• Charleston Ladies City Amateur opens Friday at Municipal Golf Course (Post & Courier).
• RB Marcus Lattimore confident he can help 49ers (ABC News 4).
• Gamecocks land two football commitments (Post & Courier).
• Credit Card Breach at P.F. Chang’s, unclear if SC locations affected (The Digitel).
• Gamecocks’ Kyle Martin puts pro dream on hold for one more shot at CWS (Post & Courier).

MUSIC

• Summer Shindig with Hearts & Plugs this Month (HCS).
• Ringo Starr To Play the Performing Arts Center this Fall (HCS).
• The Toadies to Celebrate Anniversary at the Music Farm this August (HCS).

ENTERTAINMENT

• The world can’t get enough Bill Murray: Charleston engagement photo goes viral (Post & Courier).
• Cinebarre Showing Classic Movies Outdoors Each Thursday (HCS).
• Sesame Street Live Takes the Performing Arts Center Stage (HCS).
• Paul F. Tompkins To Perform at Theatre 99 for 7 Straight Days (HCS).

MISC

• Finally home: A Goose Creek firefighter’s tale of survival (ABC News 4).
• Judge rules in favor of The Citadel in 2011 pornography lawsuit (Post & Courier).
• Amazing storm cloud pictures submitted by viewers (Live 5 News).
• SC prosecutor releases human trafficking plan (ABC News 4).
• One dead following accident at Berkeley County steel plant (Live 5 News).
• Some residents unhappy with Summerville vision plan (News 2).
• 911 calls released in Tish Lane block party shooting (ABC News 4).
• SC Board of Education rejects adoption of new biology standards (Post & Courier).
• Several charges dropped against SC State trustee (ABC News 4).
• Police identify man wanted for leaving loaded gun in Target toy aisle (Live 5 News).
• Tornado confirmed in Orangeburg County (ABC News 4).
• New Bees Ferry Rd. intersection open to drivers (ABC News 4).
• Coroner identifies man who died of shooting injuries in St. Stephen (Live 5 News).
• SC truck driver charged following spill in Va. (The State).
• Attorneys defend Mount Pleasant office project, say changing rules hurting town (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Florence investigators find 7.9 pound 8-month-old infant, arrest mother (Live 5 News).
• Coast Guard faults captain, owner for Bounty loss (ABC News 4).
• Liability insurance claims drive up costs for South Carolina drivers (Live 5 News).
• Budget allows bed tax money for law enforcement (ABC News 4).

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