Rumors & Notes: 1/24/17

TOP STORIES

• Charleston mayor forms new office to buffer city in face of changing climate (ABC News 4).
• Gov. Nikki Haley confirmed by Senate as next UN ambassador (Live 5 News).
  • At long last, Henry McMaster is South Carolina’s governor (Post & Courier).
  • McMaster to remain in all-white country club as SC governor (The State).
  • Sen. Hugh Leatherman resigns ahead of vote for Haley as UN Ambassador (ABC News 4).
• Slager retrial pushed back to late August start (ABC News 4).
  • Prosecutor stunned by comment on future of federal Slager case (Live 5 News).
• Trio charged after gun battle leads to wreck in West Ashley (Live 5 News).
• WATCH: Rally at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s office against Trump cabinet picks (ABC News 4).
• South Carolina Rep. Chris Corley, accused of attacking his wife, resigns from S.C. House (Post & Courier).
  • Lawmakers welcome Rep. Chris Corley resignation after domestic violence charges (Post & Courier).
• More than 2,000 join women’s march in Charleston (Charleston City Paper).
• Charleston native Stephen Colbert to host Emmys on CBS in September (Post & Courier).

FOOD/BEV

• Former Westendorff reopens as Stella’s Greek restaurant today (Charleston City Paper).
• Barony Tavern Has Closed (HCS).
• Taco Spot Downtown and Apartment A are no more (Charleston City Paper).
• Frank Lee: A Charleston Culinary Legend (The Daily Meal).
• Edmund’s Oast Exchange Launches Series of Classes and Tastings (HCS).
• Glass Onion Offering Weekly Humpday Hamburger Special (HCS).
• The Granary to Reopen on Coleman Blvd. Next Month (HCS).
• Joseph Jacobson’s barbecue dreams are coming true with Wild Hare Smokehouse (Charleston City Paper).
• 5Church to Host Schug Winery Dinner on 1/30 (HCS).
• Coffee with a Cop event to be held on Daniel Island (Live 5 News).
• They’re making French dips and chai lattes at the Macon (Post & Courier).
• Charleston restaurants all over queso this year (Post & Courier).
• Brown’s Court puts stamp on berry nut cookies (Post & Courier).
• Smoking out an experienced oyster caterer (Post & Courier).

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS

• 98 Rockfest Returns in April with A Day To Remember & more (HCS).
• PULP Gallery says goodbye to Charleston this Saturday (Charleston City Paper).
• Meet Feline Fans at Pounce Cat Cafe’s Speed “Dating” Event (HCS).

POLITICS/GOV/SCHOOLS

• In the fifth most deadly state for domestic violence deaths, a new South Carolina program sees first flicker of success (Post & Courier).
• SC senators ban naming laws after people, animals (The State).
• As Charleston Harbor deepening moves forward, Trump’s protectionism seen as threat (Post & Courier).
• Income tax breaks South Carolina residents need to know about (Post & Courier).
• Where did new President Trump’s campaign spend money in SC? (The State).
• College of Charleston professors discuss preserving academic freedom following Trump’s election (Charleston City Paper).
• Berkeley County ends contract with Doc Williams SPCA (ABC News 4).
• Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will vote to confirm Rex Tillerson as secretary of state (Post & Courier).
• Bill circulating to raise minimum wage in SC (ABC News 4).
• South Carolina Commerce plans marketing push to grow tech sector (Post & Courier).
• Still no charges against fired North Charleston police officer Leroy Hair (ABC News 4).
• Homeowners concerned about future sand mining site in Dorchester (Live 5 News).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Thomasena Stokes-Marshall (HCS).
• SLED investigating Pineville Russellville Fire Department (Live 5 News).

MISC

• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Jermel President (HCS).
• Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library to Close for Nearly a Month (HCS).
• Camera missing from hospital may have infant photos, info on card (ABC News 4).
• Old Charleston building set to be moved – 30 feet (Post & Courier).
• SC tobacco report card: ‘F’ in four categories (News 2).
• Quintin’s Close-Ups: Damon Fordham (HCS).
• Fire marshal: West Ashley house fire was deliberately set (Live 5 News).
• 2 associated with Wildboys street gang plead guilty to attempted murder (ABC News 4).

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