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West Ashley Flashback — A Celebration of Progress
Late in 1941, H. A. Petit of Windermere had the idea that the time had come to form an Exchange Club in St. Andrew’s Parish. This type of club could act as a service club, a chamber of commerce and a...
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West Ashley Man Awarded State’s Highest Civilian Honor
After decades of working to better his native Charleston and South Carolina at large, James Julian “Jimmy” Bailey was awarded the Governor of South Carolina’s highest honor for civilians. The SC Order...
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Snowpocalypse Wow!
Snow may be a rare and beautiful thing here in the Lowcountry, but it can play havoc with West Ashley residents and the stores that they rely on. Except, that is, if they both live in a handful of...
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Seeking Westie Nominations
West Of, West Ashley’s weekly community newspaper, is out to honor a handful of people who’ve made the biggest, positive effect in our part of town this past year. But to think that we here at West Of...
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Addressing the State of West Ashley
Everyone has seen those videos online of guys shooting basketballs off the sides of mountains or from atop buildings into baskets hundreds of feet below in a ravine or a parking lot. There are two...
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West Ashley Flashback — The History of Our Water (part 1 of 2)
Water is arguably an important influence on the course of history. Enter ‘water influence on history’ in the Google search engine and the top link is a journal devoted to this subject entitled “Water...
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CBS Poll – 80 Percent Found State Of The Union Speech Unifying
A CBS News poll conducted immediately after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night believed that his message was unifying. The approval rating for the speech was...
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It’s the Year of the Panda in S.C. Politics
If the 2018 gubernatorial race in South Carolina were a sound, it probably would be the chilling screech of fingernails dragged across a blackboard. Folks, it’s the Year of the Panda, a season already...
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Chocolate Treats
Of the few traditions associated with Valentine’s Day, chocolate may be the most delicious. The sweet, dark goodness of this sinful delight has been touted as an aphrodisiac and is a stimulant. Often...
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Southern Rock Revival
Fans of Southern Rock should know the name Chis “The Hitman” Hicks. He has played with some of the biggest names in the genre and played some of the biggest stages in the country. Making it that much...
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Athlete of the Week — Ben Harley
After being sidelined for three months in order to allow his tibial stress fracture to heal, senior wrestler Ben Harley was quick to bounce back. In his first match back, Harley beat his James Island...
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West Ashley Flashback — The History of Our Water (part 2 of 2)
In the 1939 edition of The Year Book Charleston S.C., which is a record of the annual official business of the city of Charleston, under the section entitled “Water Works Improvements and Extension”...
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Oh, For Art’s Sake
West Ashley’s nascent art scene is taking a hit, as one of its most ardent supporters and exhibitors is losing her space on Wappoo Road. Almost three years ago, artist and educator Susan Irish took a...
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Flood Victims Want To See Action
A gathering of about 80 Charleston residents, mostly from flood-prone West Ashley neighborhoods, attended a presentation at Bees Landing Recreation Center Thursday. State government representatives...
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Putting an End to Gerrymandering
Perhaps it was naivete, youth or idealism. Maybe all three. But I never felt trapped by gerrymandering during a run for Congress in 2000. I believed people from Seabrook Island to Little River in the...
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Right On Key
Every year the Charleston Music Teachers’ Association (CMTA) holds an audition to encourage and reward students who have demonstrated achievement and dedication to their musical studies. The Louise...
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Beauty As Action
What really matters? Surprisingly, it is Beauty! True beauty, not the glamour that distracts us these days. Each of us bringing beauty into our everyday life can actually help change the world. Why?...
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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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Get Wild at Caw Caw
Get your running shoes ready — it’s time to get wild. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) hosts its annual Where the Wild Things Run, a 5K run and walk on Saturday, March 3 at...
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West Ashley Flashback
On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the United States was now totally committed to World War II. Employment of skilled workers at the Charleston Naval Yard was a huge issue. Thousands of...
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