Had It Up To Here!

Dawn Balsam has had it up to here. Here being, metaphorically, about as high as her eyebrow: physically, a little above her ankle. For the past nine months, Balsam has fought City Hall … and Charleston County … and the State of South Carolina — all over a few inches...

Looking For a Few Good Artists

In an effort to increase distribution and presence within the West Ashley area, West Of — West Ashley’s Community Newspaper has recently purchased more than 30 refurbished metal, outdoor newspaper vending machines. These boxes will be replacing the old, ugly, green...

Origins of the Charleston Skeet Club

The view east from the banks of the Ashley River in West Ashley delight many tourists and locals who dine at the fort like structure that houses California Dreaming. Step back a few years and the view was just as pausing, but the people on the banks were not dining,...

An Unlikely Summer Beer

When discussing ‘summer brews’ with friends and fellow beer drinkers, one style tends to dominate the proceedings: wheat beer. This is not to say that everyone I know truly loves wheat beer, or that this style is better than any other style, summer or otherwise. It’s...

Ervin’s Gubernatorial Bid May Have Perot Effect

South Carolina’s race for governor is going to get more and more interesting as November approaches. While incumbents generally have an advantage in reelection bids, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has something else — a credible Republican opponent who is running as an...

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