In an interview last weekend with The Charleston Post and Courier, he expressed frustration and anger about a spate of news articles that questioned his ability to serve another term.
The Charleston Post and Courier called his performance "a magnificent tribute to the human spirit."
Kinlaw was named Offensive Back-of-the-Year by the Charleston Post and Courier and Palmetto Touchdown Club.
According to the Charleston Post and Courier, Hamdi ran away from home during the summer of 2001, when he was 20, and trained at a Taliban camp.
"Welcome to the Hotel Carolina, Sense of community the focus...," Charleston Post & Courier.
The Charleston Post and Courier had said it served "the worst food in town."
Catherine Hagood, Artist starts a new 'Thread' Olah's art enjoying acclaim, Charleston Post & Courier, 06/08/06.
Furtwangler, William, 'A Lovely Adieu' "Charleston Post and Courier", June 7, 2010.
Page, Tim, 'Gamble on Louise Pays Off',Charleston Post and Courier, May 24, 2009.
Page, Tim, '2 Days Left to Experience Great Music', Charleston Post and Courier, June 7, 2008.