Rumors & Notes: 5/26/17

TOP STORIES

• It’s official: Charleston is now South Carolina’s largest city; Greenville among fastest-growing in nation (Post & Courier).
  • Officials say quantity reflects quality as Charleston overtakes Columbia as largest city (ABC News 4).
• NOAA expects ‘above normal’ hurricane season for South Carolina and the U.S. (Post & Courier).
• Ex-coroner: Elected officials being free to use N-word a ‘great thing’ about South Carolina (Post & Courier).
• Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office searching for runaway teenager (Live 5 News).
• Authorities search for missing teenager (News 2).
• Report: Longtime Charleston restaurant Cypress closing (Post & Courier).
  • Chef Craig Deihl releases statement on Cypress closure, future plans (Charleston City Paper).
• Desperate for teachers, South Carolina opens one more route to alternative certification (Post & Courier).
  • DD2 in dire need of teachers (ABC News 4).
• School superintendent faces backlash over teacher evaluations, blames staff miscommunication (Charleston City Paper).
• Snapchat video shows Mount Pleasant assisted-living workers taunting two elderly women (Post & Courier).
• Stingrays win Game 7, Advance to Kelly Cup Finals (ABC News 4).
• Weekend Events, Parties, & Plans (HCS).

FOOD/BEV

• New ad from McDonald’s UK provides a startling glimpse into South Carolina life (Charleston City Paper).
• Come to Rodney Scott’s for the ‘cue, stay for the catfish sandwich (Charleston City Paper).
• Fish & Game Takeover Set for 6/7 at Fish Restaurant (HCS).
• The Glass Onion Hosts a Wine & Canvas Class on 5/31 (HCS).
• Brandon Plyler becomes South Carolina’s first Advanced Cicerone (Charleston City Paper).
• Mount Pleasant Loses Ramen Option (Eater Charleston).
  • Good news, Aya Cookhouse’s closure has a silver lining (Charleston City Paper).
• Wicked Weed’s loss is South Carolina’s gain with a new sour beer festival (Charleston City Paper).
• Tijuana Flats Launches New “Flat Outrageous” Menu (HCS).
• Delicious Delights looks to replenish customer list (Post & Courier).
• Here’s a Sneak Peek at ‘Fermented,’ a New Documentary Starring Chef Edward Lee (Eater Charleston).
• Feelin’ A-Poke (Yelp Charleston).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• Spoleto Festival kicks off with downtown opening ceremony (Live 5 News).
• “Garden & Gun” to Host Conversation and Book Signing with John T. Edge (HCS).
• Republic Hosts Charleston Jazz Jam on Sunday (HCS).
• Bravo reality star opens up about sister’s tragic death (Daily Mail).
• Charleston Friends of the Library Host “That Summer Book Sale” in June (HCS).
• Mynt Hosts McKevlin’s Bikini Fashion Show on Sunday (HCS).
• Legendary Citadel head baseball coach announces retirement (ABC News 4).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Nigel Redden & Scott Watson (HCS).
• Confessions of a Southern Charm Newbie: Our New Business Mentality (Charleston City Paper).
• Exhibition to Expedition: Coastal Expeditions Celebrates New Mark Catesby Exhibition at The Gibbes Museum of Art (HCS).
• Bishop England’s Mike Darnell makes sure father is included in state title celebration (ABC News 4).
• Smoky Weiner & The Hot Links and company reunite for 17th Annual Romp in the Swamp (Charleston City Paper).
• How to stay safe on the water this Memorial Day weekend (News 2).
• Storytree Theatre Announces Partnership with the Gaillard Center (HCS).
• Sofía Rei’s music pulls from sounds found all over the globe (Charleston City Paper).
• Roddy White gives back with Annual Summer Camp for youth (CRBJ BizWire).
• T.J. Hopkins’ three-run blast sends Gamecocks to semifinals of SEC Tournament (Post & Courier).
• Cavs beat Tigers in ACC Tournament, 10-2 (news 2).
• BCSD Announces Its Summer Feeding Program (CRBJ BizWire).
• Chasing a dream – Former College of Charleston sailor competing in Youth America’s Cup (Post & Courier).
• Love, McRae lift Cougars over Tribe, 7-6 in extra innings (News 2).
• Matt Spivey tabbed as new baseball coach at James Island (Post & Courier).
• College of Charleston women finish 6th at college sailing nationals; Yale takes title (Post & Courier).

POLITICS/GOV/SCHOOL

• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Dr. Millicent Brown (HCS).
• Law lets inmates visit loved one’s funeral or death bed (ABC News 4).
• How to spend $8 billion: South Carolina state budget negotiations drag on (Post & Courier).
• College to Host National Collegiate Sailing Championships (CofC).
• Orangeburg restaurant owner takes Confederate flag flight to City Hall (Post & Courier).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Leah Whatley (HCS).
• HVAC unit sparks fire alarm at AcMag High (ABC News 4).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Trey Harrell (HCS).
• New tricounty walk and bike plan shows the possibility of a connected Charleston region (Charleston City Paper).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Elizabeth Moffly (HCS).
• Charleston County Convenience Centers Will Close Memorial Day (Charleston County).
• Trump criticizes Germany, a big South Carolina trading partner (Post & Courier).

MISC

• Reward triples for information in search for missing elderly man (Live 5 News).
• South Carolina men pour beer into alligator’s mouth, post pictures, face charges (Post & Courier).
• Lowcountry works to increase heroin and opioid addiction treatment and recovery programs (ABC News 4).
• Police: Suspect driving reckless causes accident, sends vehicles into water (Live 5 News).
• Survivor of WWII’s Battle of Midway to Share Memories on 75th Anniversary (HCS).
• Carriage driver hospitalized after fall (ABC News 4).
• Can you help find South Carolina’s missing children? (ABC News 4).
• Sea Island Cotton planted at McLeod Plantation Historic Site (CRBJ BizWire).
• Unspeakable loss leads to grieving mother’s mission (ABC News 4).
• Police make arrest at traffic stop in North Charleston (ABC News 4).
• Walterboro man locked kids up without AC, little water, made them use bucket for toilet (ABC News 4).
• Troopers prepare for heavy travel as summer begins (Live 5 News).

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