Rumors & Notes: 12/17/15

TOP STORIES

• Six months after Emanuel shooting, many say Charleston is stronger and more united (ABC News 4).
• Last-minute intervention by S.C. legislators could save Mount Holly from closure (Post & Courier).
• Citadel continues investigation into controversial photos of cadets (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
  • National Action Network rescinds call for Citadel president’s job (ABC News 4).
• Family, friends, students to honor former Wando principal’s legacy (Live 5 News).
• Cast of characters line up to see ‘The Force Awakens’ (ABC News 4).
  • Thousands attend Star Wars premiere; The Force is strong in Charleston (News 2).
  • The Force is strong at the SC Aquarium (ABC News 4).
• Charleston hits annual record for rain at 73.03 inches (Post & Courier).

FOOD/BEV

• Dueling Piano Bar Fill Slated to Take Over MOSAIC Space (Eater Charleston).
• Bessinger’s weighs buffet’s fate (Post & Courier).
• You can now vote for Charleston’s Next Top Cocktail (Charleston Fashion Week).
• Six Charleston Wine + Food Festival events to consider (Post & Courier).
• Richard’s Southern Fried at Artisan Meat Share next month (Charleston City Paper).
• Stars restaurateur plans Southern restaurant in old Wet Willie’s (Post & Courier).
• Chef Vinson Petrillo ups the ante at Zero Cafe  (Charleston City Paper).
• Hearty Eats (Yelp Charleston).
• John Lewis’ arsenal of barbecue smokers has arrived (Charleston City Paper).
• Charleston Grill solicits toys for charity (Post & Courier).
• Peninsula Grill Review (Post & Courier).
• Christmas in Charleston: 16 Great Choices for Dining Out (Eater Charleston).
• Food Bank Food Blitz aims to help hungry families (ABC News 4).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• Meet the super-fans who are bringing Star Wars to life (Charleston City Paper).
• Upcoming presidential candidate visits (Post & Courier).
• The Citadel’s Delaney, Jeter Earn Third All-America Recognitions (Live 5 News).
• Caitlyn gets ‘best day of her life’ full of toys, treats, and Starbucks (ABC News 4).
• Parks, plans and people highlight 2015 in Charleston’s fitness and adventure community (Post & Courier).
• Charleston Fashion Week announces featured designers, emerging designer semifinalists (Charleston City Paper).
• Grab a tacky sweater from Shep Rose and head to these festive parties around town (Post & Courier).
• Waterpark addition taking shape at Carowinds theme park (ABC News 4).

POLITICS/GOV

• Kimpson’s gun-control bills deserve serious consideration (Charleston City Paper).
• Lindsey Graham: As president, “I will keep your family safe” (Post & Courier).
• Deal for Port Royal site falls through; property to be auctioned by state (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Beach Company to meet with city officials about Sergeant Jasper site (Live 5 News).
• Stegelin: Ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future (Charleston City Paper).

MISC

• Clemson releases PSA documentary on this year’s drought and flood (Charleston City Paper).
• CPD searching for attempted murder suspect (News 2).
• Firefighter burned in Charles Street blaze; cause still under investigation (Post & Courier).
• Retired Citadel bulldog mascot, Boo IX, passes away (Post & Courier).
• Water main repaired on Royle Road; 37 customers remain under boil water advisory (Live 5 News).
• HIV-positive man sexually assaulted girl, 5, say Holly Hill police (ABC News 4).
• Holiday Surprise for Lowcountry Military Families (News 2).
• South Carolina adds 40 new Highway Patrol troopers (Live 5 News).
• Recycle Your Christmas Tree and Other Tips to Lessen Your Environmental Impact this Season (Charleston County).
• Charleston deputies looking for man who walked away from community home (ABC News 4).
• Many women welcome chance for combat duty (Post & Courier).
• Blotter: And then he pointed his harpoon at me (Charleston City Paper).

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