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Mailing It In
The History of the post office in St. Andrew’s Parish The list of a community’s defining features would include churches, schools, stores, homes, and last but not least, a post office. The ability to...
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Live Oak Park honors those who served and sacrificed for our nation Memorial Day was observed by many across the country in various ways. But it’s hard to imagine a more...
View ArticleWhat’s to Become of the Dead Pig?
Demolition of former Piggly Wiggly raises more questions Heavy equipment has already begun rolling at the former site of a Piggly Wiggly at the suicide merge of Sam Rittenberg Boulevard and Old Towne...
View ArticleThe Magic Touch
Local realtor and preservationist brings style, history, and prosperity to his projects It’s impossible to drive around the West Ashley and not see Charlie Smith’s imprint. Smith, a local realtor,...
View ArticleTwo Churches, One Difficult History
A Local author reveals what he discovered in an antebellum church registry and what it tells us about race and reconciliation in West Ashley The discovery of a tattered, old book takes us back in time...
View ArticleWest Ashley Bags A Moose
Locally-owned, nationally-known Tattooed Moose opens in the Citadel Mall Local restaurateurs Jen and Mike Kulick have deep roots in West Ashley. Not only do they live here with their two kids, but...
View ArticleWest Ashley Flashback
House that Radio Built The “House that Radio Built” is a popular story that has been passed down from several original residents of Avondale about one particular home on Oakdale in the neighborhood...
View ArticleGetting to the “Core” of West Ashley
Former City Councilman and current councilman team up at Urban Core Advisors Native Charlestonian Aubry Alexander has deep roots in West Ashley. Long before representing District 9 on City Council, he...
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The Little Action Movie That Could
After a decade, locally-filmed movie Cold soldiers is finally completed Ten years is a long time to wait. For anything. But a handful of moviemakers and actors with West Ashley roots and addresses have...
View ArticleThe Art of the Roast
Local specialty roasters Broom Wagon bring coffee culture to West Ashley with new café Several years ago while traveling, Jeremias and Rachel Paul stumbled upon a café that served a cup of black coffee...
View ArticleAn Elk’s Life
West Ashley Elks Lodge is raising money to “adopt” Clark the Elk at Charles Towne Landing A few of years ago folks in the upstate started spotting a large elk bull roaming the woods, golf courses,...
View ArticleShahid Only West Ashley Council Member To Vote For Slavery Apology
Council issues official apology without strong support from West Ashley councilmen Last month, Charleston City Council voted to officially apologize for the role it played and how it profited from the...
View ArticleA Life-Long Legacy
Portrait unveiling celebrates the life and legacy of Cynthia Graham Hurd On the evening of June 17, 2015, a 21-year-old white supremacist walked into the “Mother” Emanuel A.M.E. Church in downtown...
View ArticleLinkin’ Parks
Planning West Ashley’s greener future Ongoing planning to enhance West Ashley’s greenway and bikeway are focused largely on the various meanings of the word “safety.” Last month, the Charleston Parks...
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Oh, For Art’s Sake
West Ashley Public Schools Have A Glaring DeficitIn Visual Art Teachers Local parents and art lovers are fed up with the tiny visual arts offerings at West Ashley High School. The school currently has...
View ArticleFrom Music City to the Holy City
Nashville recording artist Matt Vrba plays Live Wire Wednesday at Home Team BBQ Perhaps the only working musician in the world whose resume includes walking 3,200 miles across America, Nashville-based...
View ArticleStay A While
New 112-suite hotel opens on Orleans Road Weary travelers have a new place to stay in West Ashley. Marriott International’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston/West Ashley opened for business on...
View ArticleIf These Walls Could Talk
The Wall home in Magnolia was a hub of community activity If the walls of The Wall home on Anita Drive in the Magnolia neighborhood could talk there would be stories, and lots of them, for Lucy Ann...
View ArticleThe Roots of His Optimism
West Ashley teen Caleb Smith wins 2018 Optimist International Oratorical World title It truly has left me speechless. I cannot express enough how much of an accomplishment this was to my family and I,”...
View ArticleFor Whom Does The Wildcat Bell Toll?
Principal calls on community to answer the bell for its local high school August in The Lowcountry has long been our transition month as a community. The days we spent in June and July enjoying the...
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