TOP STORIES
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).