Sep 30, 2016
If you’re relatively new to the state or under age 50, you may not know the story of Esau Jenkins. But you should. And now, the world will know more about this incredible Johns Island civil rights leader thanks to a permanent exhibit in the new Smithsonian National...
Sep 30, 2016
Every day, we hear about the latest polls in the “battleground states” in the Presidential race – those which are evenly divided between likely Republican and Democrat voters. While South Carolina is clearly a “red” Republican state, which Donald Trump leads by 13...
Sep 22, 2016
A recently completed historical survey of unincorporated Charleston County shows there may still be a lot of work left to do in protecting West Ashley’s past. While most preservationists’ eyes are trained on the peninsula, West Ashley has been the home of several...
Sep 22, 2016
Country stores defined centers of activity in rural and early suburban areas in America. Often on the corners of major thoroughfares or positioned along major roads, they were the opportunity to add a few staples to the home, run into a neighbor, or exchange some...
Sep 22, 2016
Jay Smith is in his third year playing for the West Ashley Wildcats. The junior defensive lineman was excited when he heard about his nomination as the Athlete of the Week. “I was not expecting it all,” says the humble football player. “Jay Smith has been our leader...
