Rumors & Notes: 3/31/15

TOP STORIES

• Bond set for woman accused of trying to kill North Charleston officer (Live 5 News).
• Family of Tucker Hipps files lawsuit against 3 men, fraternity, university (Live 5 News).
  • Congressman’s son a defendant in Clemson fraternity death lawsuits (ABC News 4).
• Foul play not suspected in death of woman found on Sullivan’s Island, deputies searching for car (Post & Courier).
• SLED: US Marshals search for fugitive in West Ashley (Live 5 News).
  • SLED: Gunfire reported during US Marshals search for fugitive (Post & Courier).
• Georgia man, 50, reported missing during visit to Charleston (Live 5 News).
• Suspect surrenders after shooting W. Columbia officer in head (Live 5 News).

FOOD/BEV

• Catch BARSA’s Cole Poolaw tonight at 10 pm on Food Network’s “Chopped”: (Facebook).
• Save the dates: The 2015 Charleston Beer Week will be held from September 13th – 19th.
• Cannon Street Gathering Place The Grocery Finds New General Manager (Eater Charleston).
• High Wire Distilling Co. was included in a list of “6 Dixie Distillers Crafting High-End Hooch” (Wine Enthusiast).
• Review of The Granary (Charlesmopolitan).
• Cupcake DownSouth Announces New Spring Flavors (HCS).
• ‘Tis the season: 2015 Farmers Markets are opening soon! (ABC News 4).
• Food Activist and Author Raj Patel to Speak at the College April 8 (CofC).
• Edmund’s Oast to Host Gluten Free Dinner with Saltwater Chef on 4/7 (HCS).
• Jumbo pizza slice spot Benny Palmetto’s opens today (Charleston City Paper).
• Gin Joint Will Tap Westbrook Brewing Co.’s Fisticuffs on 4/6 (HCS).
• Dinner: Grilled Salmon, Veggie Skewers and Grilled Light Caesar Salad (The Kitchenista Charleston).
• Michael’s on the Alley To Host Staglin Wine Dinner this Thursday (HCS).
• Weekend cold damages SC peach crop (Live 5 News).
• IACP Announces 2015 Food Writing Award Winners (Eater Charleston).
• Brisket Ramen Bowl, Chocolate Covered Bacon Highlight 2015 RiverDogs’ Menu (HCS).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• Get excited! Darius Rucker says Hootie & the Blowfish will reunite (Today).
• Kathryn Dennis Accuses Thomas Ravenel Of Infidelity (FITS News).
  • Did Thomas Cheat on Kathryn? (Fashion & Style).
  • Kathryn and Jennifer have a ‘big-girl talk;’ Shep and Whitney play house in ‘Southern Charm’ this week (Post & Courier).
  • Southern Charm recap: Raise the drama…and the roof (Lowcountry Current).
• Spring Jam Music Festival fans can use the code LETSROCK to get 2 tickets for $35 from now until April 6.
• The Alley will be Charlestonians’ Home for The Masters (HCS).
• Eugenie Bouchard asks for, and receives, a wild card into the Family Circle Cup next week (Yahoo! Sports Canada).
  • Job workshops & networking events for veterans will be held during this year’s Family Circle Cup (CVENT).
    
• Bridge run numbers down, some cite registration cost (ABC News 4).
  • Despite drop in numbers, race director views Bridge Run as success (Live 5 News).
• Rob Thomas to Play the PAC on July 26th (HCS).
• Mr. Jenkins’ ‘Greatest Hits’ temporarily streaming on YouTube (Charleston City Paper).
• Play Pac-Man across streets of the Lowcountry (Live 5 News).
• Kulture Klash Returns to Charleston Next Month (HCS).
• Citadel Notes: New coach Duggar Baucom nets first recruit; Oxendine signs with CFL (Post & Courier).
• Biergarten Hosts Las Olas Fashion Show on April 3rd (HCS).
• CofC 2nd Monday features violinist William Terwilliger (Moultrie News).
• Planet Fitness to expand into long-vacant retail space in Citadel Mall (Post & Courier).

POLITICS

• Feds receive thousands of comments on Atlantic drilling (News 2).
• SC senators send anti-human-trafficking law to Haley’s desk (Live 5 News).
• Cell service cost increase creates static (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Candidates sound off before Moncks Corner mayoral election (Live 5 News).
  • 2 public servants vie for mayor’s seat in Moncks Corner election (ABC News 4).
• Berkeley Co. launches review process to ‘expedite’ land use services (Live 5 News).
• S.C. Senate panel approves closing DUI loophole on mopeds (Post & Courier).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Congressman Mark Sanford (HCS).
• Berkeley Co. to SC: Help us pay for 2014 winter storm cleanup (Live 5 News).
• DHEC to begin issuing daily ozone forecasts (ABC News 4).

MISC

• CFD responds to two downtown Charleston fires in two days (ABC News 4).
• Statue dedication ceremony set for influential Charleston blacksmith (Live 5 News).
• Coast Guard: 2 people rescued by helicopter after boat capsizes near Bulls Bay (ABC News 4).
• Berkeley code enforcement officers stripped of service pistols (Post & Courier).
• Lowcountry viewers capture ‘crazy clouds’ on camera (Live 5 News).
• WATCH: 1.4 million pound nuclear plant steam generator travels from Port of Charleston (Charleston City Paper).
• Charleston Co. deputies investigating gas station armed robbery (Live 5 News).
• UPDATE: Search for man in the water (News 2).
• Airlines move to new digs as airport renovations ‘rock and roll’ along (ABC News 4).
• The Citadel names new provost (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• McCormick Correctional officers recovering after assault by inmates (Live 5 News).
• SC lawmakers call for audit of Winthrop University (ABC News 4).
• $20,000 Grant from the TD Charitable Foundation Supports South Carolina Aquarium Structured School Program (PRWeb).
• Volvo confirms plans to build U.S. manufacturing plant (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
• Two more airlines moving to new ticket counters at Charleston airport (Post & Courier).
• BCSO investigates fatal morning shooting in Sun City, victim ID’ed (Live 5 News).
• The inaugural North Charleston Business Expo (4/23) has filled all 175 of its exhibitor spaces.
• Nonprofit People Against Rape welcomes new director as it rebuilds (Live 5 News).
• Officials: Courts don’t call if you don’t show up for jury duty (ABC News 4).

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