The Write Stuff
WAHS student Addie Johnson wins inaugural Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History Writing Contest from Staff Reports Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) have...
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West Ashley Flashback — All Aboard the Flashback Trolley
Did you hear the one about the trolleys that were converted into a home in Carolina Terrace?” Yes, this is yet another intriguing St Andrew’s Parish story that has taken a few years to vet, explore and...
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What’s West Ashley Eating — How Do You Taco?
West Ashley has no shortage of taco options Some of the most popular posts that I have put up have been pics from Mexican restaurants. So it got me thinking, how do you taco in West Ashley? The...
View ArticleStill the Spot for Tacos
Taco Spot changes name to Taco Bartina to avoid confusion with other restaurants by Lorne Chambers | Editor The Taco Spot is now Taco Bartina. There’s a new sign to go with the new name, but rest...
View ArticleLeaving Their Mark
325 seniors graduated from West Ashley High on June 19 by Donald Newton | contributing writer photos by Tumbleston Photography & Donald Newton Goooood morning, Wildcats!!’ A familiar cry rang out...
View ArticleGrowing Community
Charleston Horticultural Society and local partners debut new educational pollinator garden at St. Andrews School of Math & Science from Staff Reports As COVID-19 was in the midst of making its way...
View ArticleHIGHWAY 61 REVISITED
Plans for former Ryan’s space and adjoining shopping center could change the face of St. Andrew’s Boulevard by Bill Davis | News Editor A key strip of St. Andrews Boulevard is about to undergo major...
View ArticleBarreling Ahead
New liquor store Gibby’s Bottle Shop has deep West Ashley roots by Lorne Chambers | Editor For years local bourbon enthusiasts have been making the drive up Interstate 26 to Gibby’s Bottle Shop in...
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Man on Fire
Swig & Swine’s Anthony DiBernardo has a whole lot cookin’ right now by Lorne Chambers | News Editor It’s somewhere around midnight, and although mid-June, it’s still rather chilly in northern Idaho...
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West Of UnBound — AUGUST 2021
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View ArticleA New Life for the Dead Pig
Plan for former Piggly Wiggly site is finally starting to take shape by Bill Davis | News Editor Sometime this month, Charleston City Council is supposed to vote on turning over the redevelopment of...
View ArticleGold Medal Dreams
St. Andrew’s Running Club makes big strides with youth track & field sports by Lorne Chambers | Editor With the 2020 Summer Olympic Games well underway, the eyes of the world are on Tokyo as the...
View ArticleShip Shape
Two West Ashley High students awarded NJROTC scholarships from Staff Reports Darius Brown and Saniyah Drayton, two West Ashley High School (WAHS) NJROTC cadets, were recognized in a ceremony last week...
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Center For Birds Of Prey
This Lowcountry treasure allows visitors to get up close and personal with their stunning collection of birds Our family is currently being bombarded at all hours of the day and night. Thwack! Pop! The...
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West Ashley Flashback — This is Our Land
How the Clemson Center and U.S. Vegetable Laboratory came to be a part of West Ashley From the very beginning, growing crops for food and profit was critical in St. Andrew’s Parish. Joseph West, agent...
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What’s West Ashley Eating?
Remembering an Avondale F&B Icon It’s very likely, by the time you are reading this, we will be very close or even just passed the 1 year anniversary of the passing of Caroline Smith-Adams. Most of...
View ArticleThe Business of Beans
Local coffee shop owners and roasters gather with area business leaders for an informative ‘coffee talk’ by Lorne Chambers | Editor Many business deals, both large and small, have been sealed over a...
View ArticleWest Ashley High’s AJ Barnes named CCSD 2021 Teacher of the Year
from Staff Reports Adam “AJ” Barnes is Charleston County School District’s 2021 Teacherofthe Year. Barnes teaches AP European History, U.S. History, and coaches baseball at West Ashley High School...
View ArticleA Center For Everything
Inside the brand new100,00-square-foot West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies by Bill Davis | News Editor There’s an old saying in education that goes: “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach; and...
View ArticleCharleston County Unveils New I-526 Plan
County’s latest I-526 plan suggests little impact to West Ashley by Bill Davis | News Editor Charleston County and the S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) released their latest plan for the...
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