Rumors & Notes: 2/14/16

TOP STORIES

• President Donald Trump to visit Boeing in North Charleston Friday (ABC News 4).
  • S.C. politicians, parties near silent on North Charleston Boeing union vote (Post & Courier).
• Website predicts debut of Boeing 787-10 in North Charleston (Post & Courier).
• Police arrest Moncks Corner woman for fatal hit-and-run at Northwoods Mall (Live 5 News).
• 17-year-old woman shot in leg near Park Circle (ABC News 4).
• Ex-officer’s lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges (ABC News 4).
  • Federal court grants statewide jury pool in trial of Michael Slager (Charleston City Paper).
• Federal judge will share Roof trial documents with attorneys in state trial (Live 5 News).
• Woman chained in container says she was raped daily (ABC News 4).
• Family in need of DSS help learns child was struck by car while in state care (ABC News 4).

FOOD/BEV

• Best Charleston Wine + Food Events That Haven’t Sold-Out Yet (HCS).
• 2Nixons to Host ‘Wich Doctor Fundraiser on Feb. 25 (HCS).
• Charleston Brewvival staying mum on this year’s beer lineup (Post & Courier).
• Middleton Place Restaurant to Host First-Ever Oyster Roast (HCS).
• After 37 years, Norm’s has closed making way for Smith Street Pizza (Charleston City Paper).
  • Norm’s Pizza Moves Over For Square Slices (Eater Charleston).
• Steampunk-themed restaurant Krazy Owls slated to open next month (Charleston City Paper).
• Pizza Replaces Tacos on Sullivan’s Island (Eater Charleston).
• Sorghum & Salt Opening With the Quickness (Eater Charleston).
• Joey Tomatoes offers a slice of Jersey (Post & Courier).
• Beverage industry conference BevCon announces ticket sale date (Charleston City Paper).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS/MUSIC

• 5th Annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Golf Tournament Tees Off on 3/27 (HCS).
• Internationally Acclaimed Guests to Perform with Chamber Music Charleston (HCS).
• Former CofC player Canyon Barry’s underhanded shots set Florida free throw streak record (ESPN).
• Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Schedule Show in North Charleston (HCS).
• Martha Stewart says young people need preservation ethic (Post & Courier).
• Comedy Duo Continues Monthly Series at Theatre 99 (HCS).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: “Two Girls & a Guy” (HCS).
• Local Record Label Announces 4-Day Real South Rex Fest (HCS).
• St. Paddy’s Pawlooza Returns to Wannamaker County Park (HCS).
• The Citadel’s Beach Club on Isle of Palms reopening after fire, college says (Post & Courier).
• Christopher Cross Sails into the Charleston Music Hall This May (HCS).
• Cool Camps: Lowcountry summer camp ideas (News 2).
• Holy City Vintage Market and PBR Present CHS Werk Week (HCS).
• Lowcountry Local First launches art installations across the community (Charleston City Paper).
• Behind the beard with Stingrays defenseman Colton Saucerman (ABC News 4).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: News 2’s Brandon Baylor (HCS).

POLITICS/SCHOOLS/GOV

• Sen. Lindsey Graham vows Boeing support, Russian sanctions (Charleston City Paper).
• Indivisible Charleston plans protest during President Trump’s visit to the area (Charleston City Paper).
• Protesters deliver “Valentines” to Graham, Sanford asking for “date” (ABC News 4).
• Residents with disabilities still face barriers getting around in Charleston decades after federal law aimed to help them (Post & Courier).
• DHEC denies application for new surgery center (Post & Courier).
• SC House bill could allow concealed carry on college campuses (ABC News 4).
• Annual Address: The state of Mount Pleasant is great (Post & Courier).
• Bill would place time limit on environmental groups opposing development (Post & Coureir).
• Flood disaster assistance still available for Berkeley County residents (Live 5 News).
• Charleston hopes to limit mini-storage proliferation (Post & Courier).

MISC

• On Sunday, a citizen reported that her dog, Dixie, died shortly after walking through the Bees Landing dog park in the Grand Oaks neighborhood (Live 5 News).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Andy Savage (HCS).
• Charleston County deputies investigating body found in woods near campground, trailer park (ABC News 4).
• Refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo greeted by volunteers at Charleston International Airport (Post & Courier).
• Hearing delayed in suit over ‘colored’ and ‘white’ monument (ABC News 4).
• Camp Happy Days spreads Valentine’s Day joy to kids with cancer (ABC News 4).
• Charleston police searching for thief driving stolen vehicle (Live 5 News).
• Alzheimer’s study on Summerville woman ends up saving husband’s life (Live 5 News).
• New $60M downtown Charleston condominium project breaks ground (Post & Courier).
• Hollywood man, 73, sentenced in wife’s killing (Live 5 News).
• For one woman married and divorced years apart on Valentine’s Day in Charleston, there’s a happy ending (Post & Courier).

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