Independent candidate drops out of race, supports Sheheen
Petition candidate Tom Ervin dropped out of the South Carolina gubernatorial election race and endorse Democratic candidate Vincent Sheheen Tuesday, The State reported.
Ervin had spent a minimum of $2.5 million in personal funds but was still polling a distant third.
According to Ervin, he entered the race last minute because of testimony on how the South Carolina Department of Social Services mishandles cases in which children died. He also dropped out of the Republican primary in order to have additional time to campaign.
“While I don’t agree with Sen. Sheheen on all the issues, I believe he is a man of his word,” Ervin said. “I believe he is a man of integrity. I believe he will restore confidence and transparency to state government and that’s what we so desperately need in the governor’s office.”
Political scientists still predict that Haley will win re-election.
Woman found in briar patch days after boyfriend attempted to strangle her
Kimara Hughey, 24, was found trapped in a ravine two weeks ago after her boyfriend tried to strangle her earlier in the week, The State reported.
According to warrants, Michael Lee Crosby, 27, threw Hughey against a washing machine and into a closet on Oct. 11 and tried to strangle her. She went missing Oct. 14, and she was found in a briar patch Oct. 19.
Crosby has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated criminal domestic violence. Sheriff’s spokesman Jonathan Smith said that deputies don't expect additional charges related to her disappearance.
Media outlets began to report that Crosby attempted to strangle Hughey, but Hughey did not mention it until she was interviewed about her disappearance.
Marvel announces first black and female superhero movies
Marvel Comics announced its first black superhero movie "Black Panther" and first female superhero movie "Captain Marvel," on Tuesday, according to BuzzFeed News. The movies will open Nov 3. 2017 and July 6, 2018, respectively.
Black Panther’s title character will be played by Chadwick Boseman of "42" and "Get On Up." Marvel said in a press conference following the announcement that the character T’Challa will also play “a big part” in "Captain America: Civil War," the third "Captain America" film that will also feature Robert Downey Jr.
Marvel Studios has not yet announced who will play Carol Danvers, the lead role in Captain Marvel.