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Return to the Dark Side
Whether you consider yourself goth or not, Tin Roof will be welcoming Charleston’s underground to its foggy dance floors yet again this week when another installment of Oblivion Goth Dance Party...
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Shaking Up The ‘Natural Order’of Things
West Ashley author Ali Akhyari just released his first book, Natural Order, a collection of six works of short-fiction. As a whole, the book calls into question a variety of social norms and cultural...
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Farm to Table with Charleston’s Finest
More than a dozen of the area’s top restaurants and a host of local produce will descend on historic Middleton Place plantation on Sunday, April 24 for the 2016 Chef’s Potluck, an annual fundraiser for...
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A Triple Threat
Senior softball player Kelsie Weeks has been a valued athlete for the past four years at West Ashley High School. Weeks plays softball, tennis, and throws for the track team. Her coaches and teammates...
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The Need For Speed
On April 9, West Ashley High School sprinter Darrell Singleton beat his personal record (PR) for the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.48 at the Taco Bell Classic Track & Field Classic. Not only did...
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Wildcats are “Gearing Up”for College
In February and March West Ashley High School sent 88 students to tour various college campuses thanks to the GEAR UP program. They visited Morris College, Coastal Carolina, Claflin University, South...
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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 State of Real Estate
For it’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 27, the West Ashley-James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) welcomes guest speaker Michael Sally, 2016 president of the Charleston Trident Association of...
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Uniting West Ashley
West Ashley United, a local nonprofit, will host its first public event Saturday, April 23 at Citadel Mall in hopes of improving their part of town. Mayor John Tecklenburg will speak at the event,...
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Next week, when Charleston City Council meets again, Mayor John Tecklenburg will ask for permission to repurpose $350,000 for a master plan for West Ashley. The master plan will address a laundry list...
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The Problem Of Big Money In Politics For South Carolina
The amount of money spent in politics these days is obscene. But even we were flabbergasted — and kind of sickened — when one New Jersey man gave $250,000 on March 31 to Gov. Nikki Haley’s new...
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Halfway To Oktoberfest
Germany is definitely one of the great beer countries in the world. Its place in beer history is unquestioned, and beer’s place in the culture is of high importance. However, it’s been a while since I...
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Technically Speaking
West Ashley High School senior Stephen Maddy was recently named the Trident Region’s Technology Champion of the Year. Maddy will be recognized and awarded with a State Department of Education Office of...
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Athlete of the Week — Brianne Daniel
West Ashley High School junior track thrower Brianne Daniel has literally thrown the distance this year. Though she is fairly new to track, her incredible strength in discus is impressive. She recently...
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Flipping Out With Success
West Ashley’s Flip! Gym recently had 16 of its athletes place in the top three for all-around at the South Carolina USAG State Gymnastics Championship in Greenville. Training anywhere from nine to 20...
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West Ashley Flashback — Albemarle Elementary School
Albemarle Elementary School situated at the corner of Sycamore Drive and Magnolia Road opened in April of 1944 to accommodate 260 students who previously attended St. Andrew’s Parish School. Up to that...
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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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Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
It took a few tries for a restaurant to finally stick at 1660 Savannah Highway, but when Derek Harris and Brian Lawson plunked down d.d. Peckers’ Wing Shack, the building’s curse was broken. Now Derek...
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County Tweaks Bridge Merge Lane
On Sunday, April 24, Charleston County crews modified the traffic merge lane onto the Ashley River Bridge, which is part of the controversial Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project Test Lane. Previously,...
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Fertile Ground
West Ashley continues to be fertile ground for would-be politicians, judging by the number of locals who are running for office this year. It also seems to be fertile ground for potential scandals....
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