Rumors & Notes: 2/23/15

TOP STORIES

• Schools, government offices close in face of frigid forecast (ABC News 4).
  • CCSO warming shelter open (Live 5 News).
  • Freezing Rain Advisory extended until 5 p.m. Tuesday (Live 5 News).
  • SCDOT closer to grant to buy de-icing system for Ravenel Bridge (News 2).
• Crews recovering body from Shem Creek (ABC News 4).
• Coroner identifies body recovered in Charleston harbor (ABC News 4).
• Crews respond to fire above Big John’s Tavern (ABC News 4).
• CPD: Man injured in overnight shooting (Live 5 News).
• Source: ‘Project Unicorn’ bringing major manufacturer to North Charleston (Live 5 News).
• CCSO: Teacher arrested for drug possession (ABC News 4).
• 4 wounded in club shooting early Sunday, deputies say (ABC News 4).

FOOD/BEV

• Home Team BBQ Hosts Allstar Blues Jam & Oyster Roast on 2/28 (HCS).
• Chef Robert Stehling’s New Restaurant Ups the Deep-Fried Ante with Doughnuts (Eater Charleston).
• Oak Steakhouse Hosts Bordeaux Happy Hour on 2/25 (HCS).
• Chef Air Casebier Returns to Charleston with a New Catering Venture (Eater Charleston).
• Palmetto Takes Over The Daily’s Taps this Wednesday (HCS).
• The Dead Rabbit in Charleston (Eater Charleston).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• The Pixies Invade the PAC this May (HCS).
• Hootie & The Blowfish to Play PAC on March 28th (HCS).
• Kyle Busey rules Icebox Open surf contest, wins fourth straight (Post & Courier).
• 2nd Annual Charleston DIY Festival Set for February 28th (HCS).
• Sertoma Football Classic will move up a week to Aug. 13-14 (Post & Courier).
• The Next SoCal Block Party is Friday (HCS).
• Dead 27s Rock the Pour House this Friday with The Congress & Dank (HCS).
• The 8th Taking Flight Comic Book Show Will Be Held at The Sparrow this Saturday (HCS).

POLITICS

• Presidential hopefuls speak at The Citadel (Live 5 News).
• Candidate forum asks people to answer ‘if you were mayor’ (ABC News 4).
  • Charleston mayoral candidates discuss city after Joe Riley (ABC News 4).
• Stupid remarks cut to the bone of real problem in sexist South Carolina (Post & Courier).
• Committee talks ride-sharing, taxi service changes in Charleston (Live 5 News).
• Graham should give peace a chance (Post & Courier).
• Gov’s friend, nominee for DHEC director withdraws (News 2).
• Sgt. Jasper hearing rescheduled for March 16 (Post & Courier).
• Trump keeps 2016 rumors alive in Lowcountry (News 2).

MISC

• 85 allegations of hazing, other complaints reported in recent weeks at The Citadel, authorities say (Post & Courier).
• Store owner, patrons accused of illegal gambling, North Charleston police say (Post & Courier).
• Charleston police search for man wanted on assault charge (Live 5 News).
• The Atlantic Has Sullivan’s Feathers Ruffled (The Island Eye News).
• Hanahan Police arrest Elsa for Lowcountry cold front (ABC News 4).
• Arctic blast sets record low temperatures in Charleston (Live 5 News).
• UPDATE: Trustees place president on administrative leave (ABC News 4).
• The road to growth is backed up with traffic (Post & Courier).
• Big push: Some 75,000 people are expected to flood Berkeley County’s mega developments (Post & Courier).
• Durham CEO addresses bus driver union’s complaints (News 2).
• ‘7 Cups of Tea’ conveniently aids the struggling student (Cistern Yard).
• DeReef Park lawsuit gathering parties, slowing redevelopment (Post & Courier).
• Family of woman killed on movie set calls for moment of silence (Live 5 News).
• 2 arrested for mobile meth lab at Trident Hospital (News 2).
• Charleston airport board could soon have 2 fewer members (Post & Courier).
• Firefighters extinguish flames at Moncks Corner Applebee’s (Live 5 News).
• TSA to display prohibited items found on Charleston airport passengers (Post & Courier).
• Large cannon at Fort Sumter getting new mount (ABC News 4).
• Missing woman found dead in woods near site of car crash, family says (Live 5 News).
• A Marine Aircraft based out of Beaufort crashed Sunday (News 2).
• Goose Creek man convicted in stabbing at Cross bar, authorities say (Post & Courier).
• Deputies: Anderson Co. well owner arrested after missing woman’s body found (Live 5 News).

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