Rumors & Notes: 10/31/16

TOP STORIES

• A look at what’s in store as Michael Slager’s murder trial begins (Post & Courier).
  • Law enforcement agencies working to ‘keep Charleston safe’ during Slager, Roof trials (ABC News 4).
    • Potentially violent groups ‘not welcome’ in Charleston during high-profile trials (Live 5 News).
  • Jury pool in Slager’s state murder trial dwindles to 134 on first day (ABC News 4).
  • Michael Slager’s defense lawyer sits down with News 2 (WCBD).
  • ‘Fantastic theater’ as attorneys argue jury, evidence matters ahead of Slager trial (ABC News 4).
• Garrett vs. North Charleston football game canceled due to “safety concerns” (ABC News 4).
• Halloween Safety Tips from the Charleston PD (HCS).
• Police: 1 wounded in North Charleston shooting (ABC News 4).

FOOD/BEV

• Charleston Mac Off Stretches to Two Days (HCS).
• Oysters For Autism Returns to Bowen’s Island Restaurant (HCS).
• Lowcountry Field Feast Transports Diners to Italy this Sunday (HCS).
• Charleston to Host James Beard Foundation’s 3rd Annual Taste America Tour (HCS).
• How Drink Like An Artist In Charleston (Eater Charleston).
• Leftovers: Tidbits from the Food & Bev Community (HCS).
• The Brick Steps Towards Its Comeback (Eater Charleston).
• Poke Tea House on cusp of opening (Post & Courier).
• 492 to Host Master Tequila Distiller for Mexican-Inspired Dinner (HCS).
• 14 Restaurants Where Dessert Steals The Show (Eater Charleston).
• Wing chain moving HQ out of Charleston area (Post & Courier).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• Charleston Record Fair comes to The Royal American (Charleston City Paper).
• Riverdogs’ 2017 Hot Stove Banquet Features Hall of Famer Tom Glavine (HCS).
• CAA Men’s Basketball Championship Headed to the Coliseum (HCS).
• CSU breaks ground on Singleton Baseball Complex dedicated to Emanuel 9 victim and her son (ABC News 4).
• Bill Murray sang a really weird “Take Me Out the the Ballgame” to the surprise of nobody (Charleston City Paper).
• Coastal Carolina Fair steps up security measures to cut down on fair crimes (ABC News 4).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Coach Earl Grant (HCS).
• Carolina Challenge Cup Once Again Pits Three MLS Teams Against Battery (HCS).
• Citadel, Charleston Southern get first look at playoff rankings this week (Post & Courier).
• Grammy nods go to A Fragile Tomorrow (Charleston City Paper).
• World Series pitcher Mike Clevinger left Citadel early to turn pro (Post & Courier).
• College of Charleston officially introduces Roberts as AD (Post & Courier).

POLITICS/GOV/SCHOOLS

• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Mayoral Candidate Paul Tinkler (HCS).
• Sullivan’s Island Town Hall opens in new location (ABC News 4).
• City-wide mosquito spraying underway in Goose Creek (Live 5 News).
• U.S Rep. Trey Gowdy defends embattled FBI director in handling of Clinton email investigation (Post & Courier).

MISC

• Mount Pleasant SWAT Team rappels down MUSC Children’s Hospital atrium (Live 5 News).
• Family, police search for answers in Charleston man’s beating death (Post & Courier).
• Car thieves take car with 6-year-old child inside (ABC News 4).
• Police: Man arrested after fleeing from scene of multi-vehicle accident in Summerville (Live 5 News).
• Man complains of possible bed bug bites after hotel stay in North Charleston (News 2).

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