Rumors & Notes: 1/23/15

TOP STORIES

• Report: Burglar caught in the act gave victim a hug before fleeing (Live 5 News).
• As Its Economy Grows, Charleston Is Torn Over Its Architectural Future (New York Times).
• Friends, family celebrate life of murdered 17-year-old Wando student (ABC News 4).
• Charleston tech execs: Uber ban sends ‘terrible message’ about South Carolina (Post & Courier).
• Soaking rains, colder temps move into Lowcountry (Live 5 News).
  • Winter rains pull SC out of early stages of drought (ABC News 4).
• Weekend Events, Parties, & Plans (HCS).

FOOD/BEV

• Saint Alban Switches Hours to Concentrate on Daytime Offerings (Eater Charleston).
• Restaurant Impossible takes over Valentino’s (Post & Courier).
• Why a City Ordinance Is Threatening Charleston’s Cocktail Capital Status (Eater Charleston).
• Holy City Brewing unveils Suelto, an expanded kitchen helmed by Chef Shay MacDonald (Charleston City Paper).
• Andolini’s plans party space at new West Ashley location (Post & Courier).
• Charleston Gold rice takes center stage at party (Post & Courier).
• Commune.: Cult Following (Charleston Magazine).
• Edmund’s Oast Opens The Bower (HCS).
• Where to Eat Oysters in Charleston (Outdoor Lux).
• Oak Steakhouse Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary on Wednesday (HCS).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• Tribute to the Beatles will feature the Classical Mystery Tour, Charleston Symphony Orchestra (Post & Courier).
• 35th Annual Charleston Boat Show Sails into North Charleston This Weekend (HCS).
• Sasquatch encounters abound at ‘Finding Bigfoot’ taping in Savannah (The Island Packet).
• Clint Seymour Play Ball Fund turns tragedy to baseball triumph with help from Pirates’ Neil Walker (Post & Courier).
• Large crowd expected for the likely last College of Charleston swimming and diving home meet (Post & Courier).
• Spoleto Festival Tickets are now on sale (Spoleto USA).
• Video: Charleston Kennel Club all-breed dog show this weekend (Post & Courier).
• Ralphie May Performs at the PAC on March 7th (HCS).
• Houndmouth has been added to the Charleston Insiders’ Weekend lineup (Travel & Leisure).
• Shark Tank star motives businesses in the Lowcountry, space helps them grow (News 2).
• Wando Girls’ Volleyball Honored on MaxPreps Tour of Champions (Live 5 News).
• Stingrays’ Drew MacKenzie makes right move to Lowcountry (Post & Courier).
• College of Charleston Professor Wins National Jewish Book Award (CofC).
• New app to let drivers monitor traffic during Bikefest (ABC News 4).
• Two new trails open to pedestrians, cyclists at Laurel Hill and Wannamaker county parks (Post & Courier).

POLITICS

• Local lawmakers taking another run at granting College of Charleston research status (Post & Courier).
• Paul Thurmond Considering Run Against Mark Sanford (FITS News).
• Haley OKs gas tax hike with conditions (Columbia Regional Business Report).
• Charleston Mayor Joe Riley to serve on national historic preservation council (Post & Courier).
• Kiawah Town Council weighs improvements to emergency medical services (Post & Courier).

MISC

• Charleston police searching for missing woman (Live 5 News).
• BCSO: Summerville man charged after best man dies from ‘car surfing’ injuries (Live 5 News).
• School bus involved in accident on I-526 (News 2).
• Pit bull rescued with chain embedded in neck, reward announced (Live 5 News).
• Berkeley County School District releases designs for new school (Live 5 News).
• South Carolina Historical Society Officially Reopens in Addlestone Library (CofC).
• Chief will keep suspected arsonist on police force (Live 5 News).
• Former Hanahan firefighter pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct with minor (Berekley Observer).
• Shoe store signs lease at Bowman Place (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• CCSO: Johns Island woman cited after horses found in poor condition (Live 5 News).
• Port of Charleston to focus on increasing cargo base (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• ‘Boy wonder’ Jack Andraka to speak at MUSC’s innovation event Saturday (Post & Courier).
• Police: Mom found passed out in car with heroin; child in backseat (Live 5 News).
• Frustrated Murray LaSaine parents await Montessori decision, vote set Monday (Live 5 News).
• Family: King St. hit and run victim dies (Live 5 News).
• Launching the Next Tech Billionaires (CofC).
• Cops: Downtown Charleston man attacks bar patron, damages police car (Live 5 News).
• Residents of Sandy Island seeking new school ferry (ABC News 4).
• Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office arrest eight in prostitution sting (Live 5 News).

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