Charleston Fire Chief Rusty Thomas resigns Saying that stepping down as chief would be the best thing he could do to help the Charleston Fire Department heal from the June 18 fire that took the lives of nine firefighters, Charleston Fire Chief Rusty Thomas has submitted his resignation.
Judge approves CSU settlement with Parish investors U.S. District Judge David Norton has approved a settlement between Charleston Southern University and investors who lost money through former CSU professor Al Parish’s investment schemes. CSU will pay $3.9 million and surrender up to $1.5 million in claims it could make against funds from the sale of Parish’s assets.
Harrell says he won’t run for governor Charleston Republican Bobby Harrell will not run for governor in 2010, saying he can have more impact as speaker of the state House of Representatives.
O’Quinn, Porter-Gaud schools merge The O’Quinn Schools will merge with Porter-Gaud School after the close of the 2008-2009 school year. Both schools will maintain their names and no changes are expected in faculties, programs or tuition.
Public meeting on James Island traffic abatement proposals tonight Charleston County RoadWise is gathering public input tonight on proposed plans to improve traffic congestion where Folly Road and Camp Road intersect on James Island. The meeting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the James Island Charter High School at 1000 Fort Johnson Road.
Helping Out It’s time for spring cleaning, and now, for a good cause, you can get rid of all those clothes you never wear anymore. Mount Pleasant law firm Motley Rice LLC is hosting a women’s clothing drive and collecting donations through Friday. Donated clothing will go to Dress for Success Charleston County.
Job of the Week Somerby of Mount Pleasant, a full-service active retirement rental community, is seeking a full-time restaurant manager to start in June at its Chateau Restaurant.
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