Rumors & Notes: 11/18/13

by Holy City Sinner

November 19, 2013

2:13 AM

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To donate to the Central Illinois tornado victims: Call the Red Cross (1-800-RED-CROSS) or visit www.redcross.org and specify that your donation is for “Central IL Tornado Relief.”
- Illinois tornado relief: How you can help (FOX Chicago).
Officials: Biggest drug bust ever made in Charleston County to be announced Tuesday (Post & Courier).
Hazmat crews respond to collision between train and pickup (Live 5 News).
Burke High sees improvement, but not enough to stifle talk of closing the downtown school (Post & Courier).
SC Common Core opponents to protest; fact-checking their concerns (WBTW).
- Common Core protest plan to remove students from class is misguided (Post & Courier).

BOEING BROWN-NOSING

SC Gov. Haley reaches out to Boeing on 777X deal (The State).
S.C. leaders contact Boeing about 777X (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
Boeing to make site selection on 777X production within 3 months (Post & Courier).

FOOD

Announcing the 2013 Eater Awards for Charleston (Eater Charleston).
2 Rumors to Text Everyone About (Eater Charleston).
The Striped Pig to put on a spirited dinner (Charleston City Paper).

POLITICS

Watchdog group insisting Gov. Nikki Haley reimburse state for trip to North Carolina (Post & Courier).
Haley, Sheheen battle over ethics as governor brings call for reform to Charleston (Post & Courier).
- Democrats call Gov. Haley a hypocrite as she pushes bill for ethics reform (Live 5 News).
Graham's primary challenge race is fight for the soul of the SC GOP (The State).
Lawmaker ‘steamed' as Gov. Haley denies Order of Palmetto for school official who faced Alice Boland's gun (Post & Courier).
Presidential politics pervasive at the College of Charleston (Post & Courier).
Democrat Sheheen has eight cases before magistrates that he recommended (The State).
- Haley ally backs Sheheen’s magistrate bill (ABC News 4).
Joe Riley: Why Columbia needs a strong mayor (The State).
Gov. Haley: Higher education is South Carolina's best friend (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
- Education plan going to lawmakers next year (ABC News 4)
Graham: Water resources bill vital to port deepening (Charleston Regional Business Journal).
The Buzz: Critics pan SC Gov. Haley's wardrobe (The State).

WIND ENERGY

Clemson's wind-turbine facility will test mechanical and electrical equipment (Post & Courier).
North Myrtle Beach wind energy advocate says North Charleston facility boosts development (Myrtle Beach Online).

MISC

FBI preps police for “active shooter” scenarios, says SC is vulnerable (South Carolina Radio Network).
College of Charleston brings awareness to issues of poverty and homelessness (News 2).
- Charleston Southern participates in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (News 2).
Shops make Charleston debut in Tanger Outlet Center (Post & Courier).
Congregations disappointed that church break-ins continue (ABC News 4).
Former Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen to serve as coach for Medal of Honor Bowl; Chan Gailey too (News 2).
Thanksgiving meals handed out to hundreds at annual event (ABC News 4).
Rubin, author of books on Charleston history, dies (Post & Courier).
Local church reaches out for Typhoon victims (ABC News 4).
State government considers changes to program that reimburses hospitals for uncompensated care (Post & Courier).
Train strikes SUV, no injuries and road reopened (ABC News 4).
Elaborate ways pet owners are paying final respect to loved ones (Live 5 News).
Ex-SC State trustee wants wiretap evidence tossed (ABC News 4).
Curious dog leads to condo fire investigation, drug dealing charges (Live 5 News).
Goose Creek Police seek identity of credit card fraud suspect (News 2).
Kickoff for Clemson at South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 (Post & Courier).
- Elliott Fry leads Gamecocks to victory over Gators with special visitor watching in stands (Post & Courier).
- Clemson's Morris: Light bulb clicking on for enigmatic Clemson players Martavis Bryant and Isaiah Battle (Post & Courier).
Charleston Symphony shines brightly under Wilkins' baton (Charleston City Paper).
Charleston Animal Society's Anticipates Record Crowd at its 14th Annual Celebrity Chili Cook-off and Oyster Roast (Lowcountry Dog).
Lanes to close in Goose Creek, Summerville for road work Tuesday (Post & Courier).
Man arrested in Dorchester County after barricading himself in home (News 2).
CPD: Driver in hit-and-run left piece of bumper behind (ABC News 4).
Meeting on James Island intersection plans set for Thursday (Post & Courier).
I-26 westbound traffic around Ladson moving again after multiple vehicle wreck (Post & Courier).
Coastal Carolina christens research ship (News 2).
Turkey shortage? Not really (ABC News 4).
Live 5 News Investigates: Convicted pastor’s brother in prison for murder (Live 5 News).
Charleston County School Board member John Barter resigns his seat to serve as administrator at Alabama college (Post & Courier).
Charleston County lawmakers plan to move quickly to fill vacant spot on county school board (Post & Courier).
Italy at the Sottile: CofC presents 7th annual Italian Film Festival (Cistern yard).