2017 Westie Awards

West Of started The Westie Awards in 2010, highlighting 25 people who we felt had the most positive impact on West Ashley during the first decade of the 21st Century. Every year since then, we’ve let our readers nominate people who they felt went above and beyond to...

If You Need a Jerk, Call The Turk

Werner “Turky” Burky’s first memories of life in St. Andrew’s Parish were of the home his father, Howard F. Burky, built at 9 Penn Ave.. As a very young boy Burky explored the marsh along the banks of the Ashley River behind his home. Soon the heavy machinery and road...

Where The Wild Things Run

Where do wild things run? At Caw Caw Interpretive Center! The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) hosts its annual Where the Wild Things Run, a 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, March 4. Nature lovers get a little slice of heaven as they make their way...

Surfs Up at Mellow

Everyone enjoys a good surf flick. Even if you’re not into surfing the beautiful scenery and beautiful people make them fun to watch. Starting at 8:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 25 Mellow Mushroom will be hosting the Avondale Surf + Ale Bash featuring a double feature...

Happy Mardi Gras

  It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans. Revelers enjoy hurricanes, jambalaya, beads, and boobs. Well, some of them anyway. This is a great time of year to honor the variety of beers brewed in that classic old southern port city. So, steam up some crawfish, slice...

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