Rumors & Notes: 7/9/15 (PM Edition)

TOP STORIES

• Gov. Nikki Haley signs bill to bring down Confederate flag (ABC News 4).
• Officials: 2 bodies found from collision of plane, F-16 jet (Island Packet).
  • Plane collision marks 2nd fatal tragedy for family in a week (News 2).
• Missing N. Charleston couple found safe, police say (Live 5 News).
• Coast Guard finds overturned boat, continues search for missing boaters (ABC News 4).
• Lt. Will Rogers improving, fundraiser planned Saturday (ABC News 4).

CONFEDERATE FLAG

• Confederate flag bill signing draws reaction statewide (Live 5 News).
• Who voted “yea” or “nay” during Confederate flag bill readings (Live 5 News).
  • Here’s what most of the nay voters on Confederate flag removal have in common (Charleston City Paper).
• Charleston Mayor issues statement on Confederate flag bill signing (Live 5 News).
• Jenny Horne: How a descendant of the president of the Confederacy helped vanquish his flag (Washington Post).
  • Summerville Rep. Horne’s flag discourse lands her in national spotlight (Post & Courier).
  • Rep. Jenny Horne discusses what prompted impassioned speech (ABC News 4).
• No flag? Blue flag? White flag? A wild day in the House (ABC News 4).
• As Flag is Lowered, Economic Sanctions Against SC to be Lifted (News 2).
• Businesses react to Confederate battle flag’s impending removal (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• NCAA Lifts Ban On Championship Games In SC (WSPA).
• Rev. Nelson Rivers recalls struggle to remove Confederate Flag (ABC News 4).
• Local Confederate Flag supporters say history is misunderstood (ABC News 4).
• Group to fight for Confederate license plates (Live 5 News).

FOOD/BEV

• Cortaditos Cuban Cafe eyes August opening (Charleston City Paper).
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House Charleston Begins Lunch Service (Charleston City Paper).
• Caviar & Bananas Hosts First Vegan Dinner on 7/22 (HCS).
• Farmers Market vendors told to wear earplugs as pile driving begins at hotel site (Charleston City Paper).
• Heritage at Seabrook opens tonight (Post & Courier).
• Food Trucks Are On A Roll (Yelp Charleston).
• Mixson Farmers Market to Host “Honey Do” on July 18th (HCS).
• Lowes Foods looks to enter Charleston grocery market (Post & Courier).
• DHEC releases Safe Fish Eating Advisory for South Carolina waters (News 2).
• The Hottest Brunch Spots in Charleston, July 2015 (Eater Charleston).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• Aziz Ansari is Coming to Campus (CofC).
• Comedian Mark Normand coming to Theatre 99 Fri. July 10 (Charleston City Paper).
• Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig Scheduled for July 18th (HCS).
• Brett Gardner replaces injured Gordon on AL All-Star roster (Post & Courier).
• Skunk Ruckus revs up the old-time traditions with punk-rock personality (Charleston City Paper).
• Home Run leads opening day of MegaDock Billfishing Tournament (Post & Courier).
• Rusty Rudder Celebrates First Anniversary on Saturday (HCS).
• Former Timberland High star Quinton Washington finds new arena for his competitive drive (Post & Courier).
• Getting soaked at the Bus Shed and eyeing bikinis at the ‘Jammer (Charleston City Paper).

POLITICS

• Life of A Legend: Mayor Joe Riley (News 2).
• Flagging down an oil and natural gas drilling debate (Post & Courier).

MISC

• Mother visits spot where officer fatally shot unarmed son (ABC News 4).
• Ambulance flips over in West Ashley accident (Live 5 News).
• Third suspect arrested in fatal North Charleston shooting (ABC News 4).
• Mercedes-Benz dealers donate $100,000 to scholarship for church shooting victims’ families (Post & Courier).
• Former Mt. Pleasant school bookkeeper charged with embezzlement (Live 5 News).
• Second arrest made in case of man severely beaten in Berkeley County (Post & Courier).
• JetBlue to add nonstop service between Charleston and Fort Lauderdale (Post & Courier).
• SCHP investigating fatal Dorchester Co. crash (Live 5 News).
• Wetlands permit issued for Volvo’s future South Carolina car plant (Post & Courier).
• Flames follow a highway crash and a house cleaning commuter rushes to the rescue (News 2).
• Upcoming 2015 Estate Workshops Offered by Charleston County Probate Court (Charleston County).
• Germain Dermatology welcomes award-winning Mohs surgeon to practice (Charleston Regional Business Journal).

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