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Athlete of the Week — Joseph Abeyta
West Ashley High junior Joseph Abeyta is starting off this wrestling season hot! He finished first in the U.S. Army Sandlapper Wrestling Invitational and was named the Tournament MVP. He is currently...
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Student of the Month — Maryann Royster
West Ashley High School sophomore Maryann Royster is a very impressive and inspirational person. She is dedicated to her studies as a student; she is a member of the WAHS Art Club, Volleyball Team, and...
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Above Board
As the Fast Attack submarine the USS San Francisco SSN-711 continues preparation for converting into a prototype submarine for the Nuclear Power School in Goose Creek, there’s one sailor who’s excited...
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West Ashley Flashback — The Hidden History of Heritage Park
What do a medical practice, college roommates, a piano lesson, and Heritage Park, have in common? Joseph Irvine Hoffman, Jr. M.D. is the common denominator in this question. Hoffman was born the son of...
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Still Stylin’
Mention the name “Nature Boy Ric Flair” at a public gathering anywhere in West Ashley, and you’ll be greeted with the legendary pro wrestler’s signature cadence of “WOOOOO!” Since the early 1970s,...
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Doing Things The Right Way
When the folks over at the non-profit Camp Happy Days called him a “catering hero” in a recent West Of article, we knew we needed to look into Charleston native and long-time local caterer Jamie...
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Making Waves
West Ashley resident Daron Lee Calhoun II hopes that the recent racial disparity study he shepherded into existence will be the next step in making life fairer for everyone, regardless of color, in...
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Democrats “Resist” Future Economic Growth
The House and Senate have resolved the differences in their tax relief bills and are likely to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR-1) before Christmas. No Democrats have expressed support for the plan,...
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#FakeNews is a Fake Phenomenon
There is no such thing as #FakeNews. There is, however, a cynical, national political strategy called #FakeNews. It is a continuing attempt by President Trump and his cronies to promote public...
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Come and See
Stirring together the ingredients of music, humor, stories, and singing, the duo known across the country as Cring & Clazzy will be performing their show Come and See at 10 a.m. on Sunday Dec. 31....
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So, here we are friends. The beginning of the season of winter is upon us. The holidays are in full swing. The end of December is near. Goodbye to 2017, hello to 2018. I hope you have all enjoyed the...
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Mug Shots
The following were taken from actual incident reports filed last week by the City of Charleston Police Department. These are not convictions and the names of businesses, complainants, and suspects have...
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The Brownies Are Back!
Many of you might be familiar with the little black building in front of what will eventually become West Ashley’s first and long-awaited Whole Foods. The sign reads Burrell and Flynn’s and owners Beth...
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West Ashley Flashback — Everybody Loves A Parade
Everybody loves a parade, especially a Christmas Parade. A 1959 article from the Charleston Evening Post announced a Santa Claus parade sponsored by the newly opened St. Andrew’s Center. Santa would...
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Ready For the Stage
Last week, patrons of the arts were given a sneak peek into the future theater in Charleston. And it just happened to be in a strip mall in West Ashley. For its 40th year, the venerable Charleston...
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Trump Unveils America First National Security Plan
President Donald Trump recently unveiled his America First National Security Strategy at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington. Unlike typical national security plans,...
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Cartoonist Ariail Loves Doodling, Drawing About S.C. Politics
Award-winning South Carolina political cartoonist Robert Ariail has been having a jolly old time lampooning politicians for more than three decades. As state legislators prepare to get back into the...
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A New Year’s Resolution
As a new year opens up, many of us strive to change our ways, to do things differently than we might have last year. Why not drink better beer this year and really enjoy it. If you’re new to the craft...
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More Snow Heading Our Way!
While most in West Ashley have had enough ice and snow for quite a while, Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is bringing back just a little bit of the white stuff for a few hours for a special event celebrating the...
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