The Glass Onion Breaks a Few Eggs
Popular West Ashley restaurant now serving breakfast, brings back Saturday brunch by Lorne Chambers | Editor For 17 years, venerable West Ashley eatery The Glass Onion has been a model of consistency....
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VOTE WEST ASHLEY!
District 7 Incumbent Brantley Moody faces challenger Sydney van Bulck on Nov. 5 by Jenny Peterson | News Editor While the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election is high-profile due to the presidential...
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West Ashley Flashback — A Moo-ving Violation
Wayne Fitz recalls the time when he was knocked off his bike by a cow at the intersection of Sanford Road and what is now the West Ashley Greenway What do dirt paths, shopping at Edward’s 5 and 10,...
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West Ashley Wanderer — West Ashley’s Healing Garden
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital’s serene meditation garden offers healing in nature by Joan Perry | Contributing Writer The West Ashley Wanderer can’t wander all the time. What better place to pause...
View ArticleIs West Ashley Ready for Prime Time?
The arrival of 17 Prime, a new upscale steakhouse, ushers in an exciting new era for West Ashley’s dining scene by Lorne Chambers | Editor A neighborhood is often defined by its restaurants. Sure,...
View ArticleMusic Under the Oaks
Angel Oak’s Tuesday night open mic has become a sanctuary for local musicians by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Tucked behind Angel Oak Restaurant and Bar on Savannah Highway and hidden beyond...
View ArticleA Record-Breaking Run
The 2024 Avondale 5K boasted the largest number of registrants in the event’s history from Staff Reports The 15th annual Avondale 5K was held on Saturday, Oct. 12. This year marked record-breaking...
View ArticlePreservation and Progress
Residents turn out for a panel discussion on how to balance growth in West Ashley while preserving our unique history by Lorne Chambers | Editor Historic preservation is nothing new in Charleston. It’s...
View ArticleConnecting to the Past
Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians exhibit on display at Charles Towne Landing through spring by Jenny Peterson | News Editor A hand-sewn beaded regalia dress, woven baskets, quilts, musical...
View ArticleA New ‘Living Room’ for West Ashley
Bold reimagining of Citadel Mall gets approval from city’s Design Review Board by Jenny Peterson | News Editor A total reimagining of the Citadel Mall site—with open-air, tree-lined walkways with shops...
View ArticleHealing Through Music
Lakeside Harmony for Healing: Music for June Waterman to be held at Woodlands Nature Reserve by Jenny Peterson | News Editor The Woodlands Nature Reserve is a West Ashley gem—6,000 acres of unspoiled...
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West Ashley Flashback — A Name to Know
John William Swistak Sr. built some of the most iconic structures in West Ashley John William Swistak Sr. is not an everyday name in West Ashley. Today is the day we make it one. Swistak’s company,...
View ArticleNo Place For Hate
West Ashley’s Montessori Community School leads the way in anti-bias initiative from Staff Reports Over the last 20 years, schools nationwide have committed to creating inclusive learning environments...
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Cow Bells Ring, Are you Listening?
Local toy store brings their holiday magic back to West Ashley with miniature Coburg Cows by Joan Perry | Contributing Writer The famous story series about Eloise, a young girl who grew up in the Plaza...
View ArticleCream of the Crop
Local ceramic artist Janette Wall’s custom Carolina Creamware ornaments are available at Drayton Hall by Lorne Chambers | Editor If you want to get someone on your holiday shopping list something local...
View ArticleA Season for Giving
Community invited to support AMOR Healing Kitchen’s Silent Auction and Merry Mingle event on Dec. 7 by Lorne Chambers | Editor With Thanksgiving in the rearview and a new year just ahead, AMOR Healing...
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