Rumors & Notes: 8/2/14 AM Edition

TOP STORIES

• Gov. Nikki Haley back home after minor surgery and temporary transfer of power to Democrat (Post & Courier).

• One taken to hospital after North Charleston shooting (News 2).
• After Curnell death, lawmaker requests Senate review of Charleston police ‘stop-and-frisk’ (Post & Courier).
• Operation Move Out picks up nearly 40 tons of trash (ABC News 4).
• Market Street Flooding Photos (Post & Courier).
• Weekend Events, Parties, & Plans: 8/1 – 8/3/14 (HCS).

FOOD

• Brock’s Mexican-Inspired Eatery Will be Named Minero (Eater Charleston).

• Mushy Peas fish and chips shop to open at 363 King Street (Charleston City Paper).

• Lokal opening on Johns Island in August (Post & Courier).

• 9th Annual “Taste of the World” Set for November (HCS).

• Chicken Salad Chick changes course; selects Summerville roost (Post & Courier).

• Happy Belated Cheesecake Day (Yelp Charleston).

• Leon’s Oyster Shop a house of fun and very fine fried chicken, fish and veggies (Post & Courier).

TAX FREE WEEKEND

• Teacher’s supply closet in need of donations during tax-free holiday (ABC News 4).
• SC’s tax-free weekend might not bring savings shoppers hoped for (Live 5 News).

SEA TURTLES

• Vandalism of turtle nest reported on Folly Beach (Post & Courier).
  • Helping the sea turtle population one egg at a time (ABC News 4).

POLITICS

• South Carolina’s candidates for governor differ on gay marriage ban (Post & Courier).

  • SC same-sex couples denied marriage licenses, despite court ruling (News 2).
  • Petition drive begins (WBTW).
• Haley surgery evokes lieutenant governor power struggle, Sanford-era angst (Post & Courier).
• Charleston city planners discuss Upper Peninsula developments (News 2).
  • Invites public input (Live 5 News).
• SC will not ignore Common Core when writing new school standards (WBTW).

  • Issues with Common Core persist (Post & Courier).

• Advocates against domestic violence push for tougher federal gun law (News 2).

• Pro-gaming website describes Lindsey Graham as possible 2016 presidential contender (Post & Courier).

SPORTS

• WATCH: Jadeveon Clowney’s Monster Training Camp Tackle (Yahoo Sports).
• Tigers report for preseason practice (News 2).
  • Focus again on quarterbacks (ABC News 4).
  • Thirteen high school senior recruits sign financial aid agreements with Clemson football (Post & Courier).
• S Carolina opens practice with high expectations (News 2).
  • Spurrier: Chemistry apparent on the field (Post & Courier).
• Rivera: Panthers give undrafted players equal shot (ABC News 4).
• 44th Annual Sertoma Football Classic Kicks-Off in August (HCS).
• Wade, RiverDogs too much for Suns (Post & Courier).
• Giolito, Hebert highlight pitcher’s duel as Suns win series opener (ABC News 4).

MEDICAL

• MUSC doctor discusses unlikely threat of Ebola outbreak in US (ABC News 4).
• Nason, Blue Cross reach agreement to stay in network (ABC News 4).

• Wal-Mart launches new primary care clinics in South Carolina (Post & Courier).

• RiverDogs GM Agrees to Prostate Exam During Saturday’s Game (HCS).

BUSINESS

• Charleston ranks in bottom of public transport users (The Digitel).
• The 2nd Annual GOODBusiness Summit is Scheduled for August 21st (HCS).
• 787-10 S.C.: Not surprising, very exciting (Charleston Regional Business Journal).

• McDonald’s workers stage a soggy protest for $15/hour wage (Charleston City Paper).

• ‘Shrimp and Bits’ among suggestions to replace ‘Silicon Harbor’ name (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Blackbaud revenue up 11.1% in Q2 (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• S.C. hospitals trim Medicare readmissions by 15% (Charleston Regional Business Journal).

ENTERTAINMENT

• Gullah festival hits Charleston this weekend (Live 5 News).
• David Gray Stops in North Charleston During 1st U.S. Tour in 4 Years (HCS).
• Dark Blue: The Official Shark Week Kickoff Party Photo Gallery (Post & Courier).
• Reptiles Invade Holy City (HCS).
• Are ‘Southern Charm’ stars Thomas Ravenel and Kathryn Dennis getting married? (The Examiner).

MISC

• Firefighters investigating North Charleston mobile home fire (Live 5 News).
• Charleston police searching for suspect in West Ashley bank robbery (Live 5 News).
• Surveillance pictures released of North Charleston bank robbery suspect (Live 5 News).
• Episcopal fight over half-billion worth of property now in judge’s hands (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Firefighters: Early-morning James Island fires possibly weather-related (Live 5 News).
• 17 cars stolen in Mt. Pleasant in past two months (News 2).
• Charleston teen’s first lottery ticket nets $200K (ABC News 4).
• Deputies: Parents of malnourished child arrested in Florida (Live 5 News).
• Police: Man robs Goose Creek Rite-Aid (ABC News 4).
• What are options available in the Lowcountry for parents who can’t afford daycare? (News 2).
• NCPD: All lanes on University Boulevard open following fatal accident (Live 5 News).
• Tropical Storm Bertha still forecast to stay offshore of Southeast (Post & Courier).
• SCE&G moves almost a half million tons of ash (ABC News 4).

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