U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will tie the knot in early August with his fiancee, Charleston interior designer Mindy Noce. That’s just a few weeks after the July Republican National Convention.
Scott made their relationship public in November on the presidential debate stage and proposed to Noce in January, days before the New Hampshire primary election on Kiawah Island. The couple plan to have their wedding in South Carolina, a Scott spokesman said Thursday.
The wedding is scheduled during a season when much of the country will be on vacation or distracted by the Summer Olympics. Meanwhile in politics, both of America’s parties will be trying to ramp up excitement for the November election. Democrats will have their nominating convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22, about a month after Republicans gather in Milwaukee from July 15-18.
Scott has been rumored as the top vice presidential pick for former President Donald Trump, according to media reports.
In City Paper news today:
CP OPINION: Redevelop Union Pier at scale. “This value has long been part of our Charleston Checklist of community objectives. Why? Because up to this point, the land has essentially been public land — first owned by the city, which turned it over to the S.C. State Ports Authority to use for ports. The city then released the SPA from that obligation and allowed it to determine the land’s future. But there’s always been a sense that it has been “our pier,” a future resource to share somehow. “
CP CARTOON:
CP FOCUS: Charleston women who made history. In celebration of women’s history month, Charleston City Paper is highlighting some of the many women in Charleston’s history who made the Holy City better.
CP NEWS: Charleston Development Academy celebrates two decades. Charleston Development Academy Public Charter School will hold a March 22 gala at the Charleston Marriott to remind the community of the school’s past successes and the promise to shape future generations.
CP FOOD: Strawberry season is here. This week marks the beginning of spring — and local strawberries, ahem, are ripe for the picking. While the South Carolina Department of Agriculture marks April as the beginning of strawberry season, some area farms are already boasting a sweet, juicy robust crop.
CP FOOD: SoCal-inspired Sissy Bar opens in Park Circle. Owners of downtown Charleston’s Dalila’s opened its sister location Sissy Bar in Park Circle, bringing Southern California-influenced vibes and fresh internationally inspired fare.
In other recent news:
Deford files for Lowcountry Congressional seat. Democrat Mac Deford officially filed as the Democrat opponent for incumbent Rep. Nancy Mace, promising a “commitment to public service” and “bold” leadership if elected.
Water supply to Sullivan’s Island could be disconnected if debt isn’t paid. Charleston Water System is threatening to shut off the tap for Sullivan’s Island when the town’s contract expires July 20, alleging that the town owes more than $1 million in back charges.
New traffic pattern for Glenn McConnell Pkwy to start today. The road widening project for Glenn McConnell Parkway in Charleston is nearing completion as the new lanes are set to open today. The new traffic pattern, which opens up a third lane, will be in effect once road workers clear the road of cones.
Charleston activates flood plan ahead of weekend forecast. Charleston is activating its Active Flooding Mitigation Plan because of potential flooding on Friday and Saturday.
Charleston pulls the plug on rain garden mini-grant program. The City of Charleston has decided to pull the plug on the entire “Rainproof Mini-Grant Program” which funded residents who wanted to build a rain garden in their yard.
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