TOP STORIES
FOOD/BEV
- Barony Tavern on Wentworth Street offers lunchtime delights, but dinner fare falls off (Post & Courier).
- First of 4 Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets in Charleston region to open (Post & Courier).
- Smoke BBQ to Take Over Past Motorbar Space on King (Eater Charleston).
- Revelry Brewing & Lewis Barbecue Prep New Beer (HCS).
- India Spice brings Southeast Asian groceries to West Ashley (Post & Courier).
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse will open on Sunday (Post & Courier).
- Charleston Beer Garden 2015 Photo Gallery (Facebook).
- What’s Going On at the Former J. Paul’z Address on James Island? (Eater Charleston).
- Folly Beach Crab Shack Hosts Red Nose Day Fundraiser Through Sunday (HCS).
ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS
- On the day of Dave’s departure, Julie Montgomery tells us what it was like to book talent on the Late Show for eight years (Charleston City Paper).
- Piccolo Spoleto Bluegrass Series: Grass in the Hall (Charleston Music Hall).
- Two history-steeped Piccolo Spoleto 2015 events not to miss (The Digitel).
- Mayor Riley opening his last Spoleto Festival as Charleston Mayor (News 2).
- The 6th Annual Beard & Moustache Championships are Saturday (HCS).
- Clarke, Cougars blank Elon, 9-0, in CAA Baseball Tournament (Post & Courier).
- Guide to Summer Fun in the Lowcountry (Macaroni Kid Charleston).
- Fashion Week adds $3.5 million to Charleston economy, up 20% (Post & Courier).
- Mercer Edges The Citadel at SoCon Tournament (Live 5 News).
- Lipton to host music festival in North Charleston featuring The Roots, Passion Pit, others (Post & Courier).
- Locals honored as all-state, all-stars in baseball and softball (Post & Courier).
- Kiawah Fine Jewelry Hosting Two Trunk Shows This Weekend (HCS).
- Citadel's win over UNCG keeps Dogs alive in SoCon tourney (Post & Courier).
- M.o.M Events: Paintball & Beards (HCS).
POLITICS
- Charleston’s storied mayor reflects on 40 years in office, what compelled him to get involved (ABC News 4).
- Brian Adams withdraws support for Duane Lewis in Berkeley sheriff’s race (ABC News 4).
- House passes new domestic violence bill with gun ban provision (ABC News 4).
MISC