Is 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, charming houses, boutique retail shops, and upscale grocery store...
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A 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 and restaurants—got unanimous approval from the City of...
Connecting 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 instruments, pottery and artifacts from the Wassamasaw Tribe of...
Preservation 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 why millions of people flock here every year: to walk the...
A 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 numbers with 590 registered participants. The previous highest year was...
Music 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 the bamboo surrounding the back porch is where locals find live...
Is 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, charming houses, boutique retail shops, and upscale grocery store...
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 than West Ashley’s best-kept secret, the Meditation Garden in front...
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, bicycles, and cows have in common? Sounds like the basis for quite the...
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 candidates on the ballot, local elections are also important. On the...
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. Owner and executive chef Chris Stewart has tweaked a few things...
