Rumors & Notes: 6/8 – 6/9/14

TOP STORIES

• VA director says Charleston hospital doesn’t use ‘secret waiting lists’ (Post & Courier).
  • He also said more than 99% of patients are scheduled for an appointment within 14 days, but audit finds the wait is actually 45 days for appointment.

• Abortion, drugs, and slot machines will appear on your ballot this Tuesday (Charleston City Paper).

• College of Charleston to go smoke-free July 1 (Post & Courier).

• Gov. Haley: “We Will No Longer Educate Children…” (HCS).

#JOEHIBITION

• Charleston City Council members on 12 a.m. bar closing: Regrets, we’ve had a few (Post & Courier).
• Does Chief Mullen want to close all bars at 12? ‘Absolutely no’ (Charleston City Paper).
• City hosting 2nd public tourism meeting (Charleston Regional Business Journal).

POLITICS

• Turnout in Tuesday’s SC primaries expected to be low (The State).
• Alan Wilson says letting Bobby Harrell ethics ruling stand would create ‘super-citizens’ (Post & Courier).

• Governor Nikki Haley, Myrtle Beach mayor disagree on future of Atlantic Beach Bikefest (Post & Courier).
• Private poll shows early front-runners in Charleston mayor race (Post & Courier).
• Lowcountry lawmaker: Texting ban penalty ‘a joke’ (Post & Courier).
• US Rep. Jim Clyburn faces challenger in Republican primary (Live 5 News).
• Gowdy says Benghazi super PAC isn’t necessary (Greenville Online).
• Tim Scott running against single opposition for Senate seat (Live 5 News).
• 186 illegally parked bikes confiscated in campaign to keep downtown sidewalks clear (Post & Courier).
• Russell Guerard files suit against opponent Limehouse ahead of primary (ABC News 4).
• Haley: Education funding must be priority yearly (Live 5 News).
• Berkeley County sheriff has challengers for first time in 20 years (ABC News 4).

FOOD/DRINKS

• A Hwy 55 Burgers is apparently coming to Dorchester Road (Twitter).
• A Peek at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Before the Chaos (Eater Charleston).
• How to Fry Chicken according to Martha Lou (Charleston Magazine).
• Sol Legare founding family member Jefferson Wilder’s day in food (Post & Courier).

• Jay Fletcher designs Smirnoff bottle (Charleston City Paper).

• Buy Dessert & Help Rescue Pets Find Fur-Ever Homes (IndieGoGo).

• David Boatwright mural at Mira Winery depicts local chefs (Charleston City Paper).

  • Guide to Boatwright’s Queen Street Mural (Eater Charleston).

• Madra Rua Chosen as Best SC Bar to Watch the World Cup In (HCS).

ENTERTAINMENT

• Shovels & Rope grace the Spoleto Finale with rock ‘n’ roll magic (Charleston City Paper).
  • Spoleto Festival USA Finale Photo Gallery (Post & Courier).
  • New documentary explores how Shovels & Rope made ‘something out of nothing’ (Charleston City Paper).
• Patriots victorious at Piccolo Spoleto’s sand sculpting competition (Post & Courier).
  • Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpture Photo Gallery (Post & Courier).

• Lowcountry Lebowski Celebration Returns to Madra Rua in Summerville (HCS).

SPORTS

• Charleston’s Record-Setting Season Ends In Super Regional Round (CofC Sports).
• Kauffman cruises to S.C. Match Play Championship title at Seabrook Island (Post & Courier).
• Lowcountry Kayak Anglers spreading the word about sport (Post & Courier).
• Six Tigers drafted for fifth time in six years (Post & Courier).
• Andrew Goudelock Could Return as Free Agent (The Bleacher Report).
• Wahine Surf Classic Photo Gallery (Post & Courier).
  • Results.
• Reynolds Dean named CofC basketball assistant (ABC News 4).
• Volleyball league finds a home (Post & Courier).
• Future looks bright for College of Charleston baseball after historic season (Post & Courier).
• HoM Joins the World Cup Festivities (HCS).
• World Cup Central is at My Father’s Moustache (HCS).

MISC

• Suspect sought in fatal Berkeley Co. block party shooting (Live 5 News).

• Social media gives insight to Berkeley County shooting (News 2).
• Paul Roof says he will not seek his old job at Charleston Southern University (Charleston City Paper).
  • The Paul Roof/CSU Story Gets the “@Midnight” Treatment (HCS).
• City working on West Ashley economic development strategy (Post & Courier).
  • New downtown area coming to West Ashley, public hearing planned (Live 5 News).
• Natural gas leak near Archdale community (News 2).
• Mother: ‘Ariel did not deserve to die’ (ABC News 4).

• Official Charleston Social Media Day Set For June 30th (HCS).

• Authorities ID body of man found in SC ditch (ABC News 4).
• Sanford wants airport to budget for furniture, art (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Fewer gifts for dads than moms this year, survey says (Post & Courier).
• SC WWII vets share center stage with President Obama at D-Day anniversary event (The State).
• Board of Trustees approve 3% tuition increase for College of Charleston (Live 5 News).

  Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2014/06/06/3492036/sc-wwii-vets-takes-center-stage.html#storylink=cpy

• Fatal motorcycle accident in Moncks Corner (News 2).
• Mt. Pleasant man dies during Bay Bridge swim in Maryland (ABC News 4).
• Three charged for mobile home fire that killed 12-year-old boy (Live 5 News).
• Louie’s Kids founder practices what he preaches (Post & Courier).
• Driver Hits Spartanburg Regional Door Delivering Gunshot Victim (News 2).
• Computer equipment pulled from auction of American LaFrance property in Moncks Corner (Post & Courier).
• Orangeburg residents say state missed storm debris (ABC News 4).
• Georgetown County Sheriff searching for armed suspect behind Pawley’s Island General Store robbery (News 2).
• Collapsed bridge a costly hurdle for Cypress Gardens, volunteers (ABC News 4).
• 8 die on state’s roads over the weekend (Post & Courier).
• Seabrook Island rolls out new website (ABC News 4).
• Vendue Photo Gallery (Post & Courier).
• Weed-eating fish added at Lake Murray (ABC News 4).

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