Rumors & Notes
Rumors & Notes: 7/18/14
TOP STORIES
POLITICS
- Tim Scott joins fellow Republicans to oppose confirmation of South Carolina circuit judge to federal bench (Post & Courier).
- Watch Al Jazeera America’s Profile of Joe Riley – “America’s Favorite Mayor” (HCS).
- Senator to address state’s open records laws (Post & Courier).
- Quintin’s Close-Ups: Dot Scott of the NAACP (HCS).
- Vincent Sheheen, Nikki Haley campaign spar over small business (Post & Courier).
- Charleston officials cut through smoke in chimney debate (Post & Courier).
FOOD
- Half-Price Brunch; Wine Supper at Butcher & Bee (Eater Charleston).
- Westbrook Beer Dinner this Sunday at The Granary (HCS).
- Saveur de Monde Now Open (Post & Courier).
- Check the Interiors at Union Provisions (Eater Charleston).
- LCHR Pancake Brunch & Car Wash this Sunday (HCS).
BUSINESS
- Residents worried new Wal-Mart will create traffic headaches (ABC News 4).
- New development planned for old Naval Hospital (ABC News 4).
- Boat manufacturer expects to bring 150 jobs to Dorchester County (ABC News 4).
- SC jobless figure unchanged for 3rd straight month (ABC News 4).
MISC.
- Deputies investigating Charleston Co. home invasion, shooting (Live 5 News).
- Florence man arrested after police detonate pipe bombs found in home (Live 5 News).
- Changes coming to dangerous Avondale intersection (ABC News 4).
- Charleston deputies investigating stabbing in Ravenel (Live 5 News).
- Stranded woman rescued by Coast Guard helicopter on James Island (Live 5 News).
- MUSC scientists take closer steps to lab-grown human organs (Post & Courier).
- Pastor fired up over rampant gun violence in N. Charleston (Live 5 News).
- Ex-SC car salesman ordered to pay $8M restitution (ABC News 4).
- Snee Farm leads City Swim Meet after day one (News 2).
- Flight from Florida to Boston diverted to SC (ABC News 4).
- New pilot program gives deadbeat parents a second chance (Live 5 News).
- 151st anniversary of Battery Wagner observed (News 2).
- Assault on Battery Wagner Photo Gallery (Post & Courier).
- Report: Charleston Co. detective fired after sleeping with murder suspect’s mother (Live 5 News).
- Beaufort Water Festival opens for 59th year (ABC News 4).
- New earthquake maps show Charleston still in the bull’s-eye on East Coast (Post & Courier).
- Carolinas opinion mixed on offshore drilling (ABC News 4).
- Tuition hike, furloughs approved in SC State’s balanced budget (Live 5 News).
- Episcopal trial ends eighth day with trademark testimony (Post & Courier).
- Allman movie: Filmmakers speak out on train crash (ABC News 4).
- Sheriff: Greenville Co. officer terminated, investigation underway (Live 5 News).
- Deputies search for suspects after break-in and shooting (ABC News 4).
- Celebrate the talents of Lowcountry youth in this week’s 5 Around Town (Live 5 News).
- SC artist Jim Harrison honored at Statehouse (News 2).
- Fort Jackson commanding general gets 2nd star (News 2).