Rumors & Notes: 2/5/15

TOP STORY

• Professor, 1 other killed in murder-suicide on USC campus (The State).
  • SLED: USC health building to be closed ‘for some time’ during shooting investigation (ABC News 4).
  • Photo Gallery (Live 5 News).
  • In photos: Murder-suicide racks USC campus (The State).
  • ARCHIVE: 1979 killings at USC — Grief never goes away (The State).

FOOD/BEV

• A Preview of Oak Road Brewery (CHS Beer).
• 15 Favorite Casual Small Bites and Snacks in Charleston (The Daily Meal).
• A Better, Truer, More Southern Way to Make Grits with Sean Brock (Food 52).
• Wild Dunes Hosts “Braised, Blended & Bottled” (HCS).
• Popular Myrtle Beach sandwich shop Toffino’s opens location in Mount Pleasant (Post & Courier).
• Sky-high property values pose the biggest challenge to bringing good food to the masses (Charleston City Paper).
• Neighborly ambiance, layered flavors makes Park Cafe a feel-good experience (Post & Courier).
• Salt at Station 22 Reopened Today (HCS).
• Opal, The Drawing Room introduce brunch (Post & Courier).
• The Hottest Restaurants in Charleston Right Now, February 2015 (Eater Charleston).
• The Shelter Hosts Pig Pickin’ and Silent Auction Event this Saturday for Ronald McDonald House (HCS).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• Latest Pecha Kucha Event to be Held During Wine + Food Fest (HCS).
• Southern Charm 2: The Insanity Is Back (FITS News).
  • What to expect on Southern Charm season 2 (Charleston City Paper).
• Mermaids Return to the SC Aquarium Next Month (HCS).
• ‘The Book of Mormon’: Award-winning musical from the creators of ‘South Park’ lands in the Lowcountry (Post & Courier).
• This Valentine’s Day, adopt an otter from the South Carolina Aquarium (InTown).
• Spoleto Festival USA season kicks off with annual auction (Post & Courier).
• CofC ‘IN THE MIX’ Music Industry Series to Continue (Lowcountry Today).
• Adjusted for zaniness, South Carolina’s Signing Day went well (Post & Courier).
• FollyGras at Folly Beach: Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Lowcountry (10Best).
• Art for the Internet (Charleston Grit).
• Southern Baby Show Scheduled for Saturday (HCS).
• Charleston youth recreation registration extended through Friday (Post & Courier).

POLITICS

• Democrats: Haley proposal a tax hike for 1M residents (ABC News 4).
• Port of Charleston deal with conservation groups praised by S.C. Senate committee (Post & Courier).
• Firefighters take battle to Statehouse for help with cancer treatment (ABC News 4).
• Possible replacement for former Berkeley County sheriff submitted to governor (Post & Courier).

MISC

• Berkeley County interim sheriff releases statement following DeWitt resignation (Live 5 News).
• Lowcountry AIDS Services Wants Residents to “Love Safe” (HCS).
• Officials: Electrical spark results in possible fire call at Academic Magnet (Live 5 News).
• Lawsuits allege negligence by guards in two Lowcountry club shootings (Post & Courier).
• New apartment complex in West Ashley moves forward (Live 5 News).
• Police: Handcuffed shoplifter attempts getaway in stolen cop car, crashes into fence (Live 5 News).
• Spirit of Summerville Trolley to be christened by Mayor Collins (News 2).
• Roper hopes to give ‘spark of life’ to local schools (ABC News 4).
• Crews respond to Moncks Corner house fire (Live 5 News).
• S.C. journalist thrust into the spotlight in dispute over James Brown’s will (Post & Courier).
• Clemson fraternity receives 5-year suspension (Live 5 News).
• Fatal hit-and-run suspect waives bond option, victim’s family testifies in court (ABC News 4).
• Charleston shelter serves up new hospitality jobs training program (Live 5 News).
• Summey appointed to MUSC Board of Visitor (Post & Courier).
• Report: Caregiver made $619 in purchases on elderly man’s credit card (Live 5 News).
• State parks and recreation department looking to grow tourism economy (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Man gets life for killing girlfriend on Johns Island (Live 5 News).
• Expect delays on I26 eastbound; Lane closures planned for weekend (ABC News 4).
• Sparc wins $7M contract for SPAWAR’s veterans benefits management system (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Summerville man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison (ABC News 4).
• Group planning boutique hotel on Upper King sells property for $3.3 million (Post & Courier).
• No fireworks on Murrells Inlet Marshwalk this year (ABC News 4).
• Emergency workers, Marines conduct anti-terror training (Live 5 News).
• 76 businesses qualify for investment under state’s ‘High Growth’ Act (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Beaufort County deputies seeking information in cold cases (ABC News 4).
• Santee Cooper partners with Georgetown to give free CFLs to customers (News 2).
• Hackers access records for millions of Anthem customers (ABC News 4).

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