History Close to Home
by Lorne Chambers | Editor New architectural surveys of Old Windermere and Byrnes Downs reveal two remarkably intact West Ashley neighborhoods and lay the groundwork for potential National Register historic district designations From cobblestone streets to Spanish...
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A Foot in the Door and a Key in the Lock
Ten new West Ashley townhomes put homeownership within reach for first-time buyers from Staff Reports For Alex Mendez, buying a home meant confronting a gap familiar to many Charleston residents: the distance between what a paycheck covers and what a house costs. A...
History Close to Home
by Lorne Chambers | Editor New architectural surveys of Old Windermere and Byrnes Downs reveal two remarkably intact West Ashley neighborhoods and lay the groundwork for potential National Register historic district designations From cobblestone streets to Spanish...
Rooted in the Lowcountry
Bourbon & Bluegrass returns to Middleton Place Nov. 7 with celebrated chefs, an oyster roast, and the Marshgrass Mamas from Staff Reports An open-fire oyster roast, bluegrass beneath the oaks, and a gathering of chefs whose work connects food with history will set...
From Biscuits to Barstools
Avondale gets a new hangout with Angel’s Biscuit Co. and Emily Pizza & Bar by Stephanie Barna | Contributing Writer What do you get when you combine Southern biscuits, Detroit-style pizza, crafty cocktails, and one fancy burger that’s only available to 10 lucky...
Upper Crust
West Ashley’s Mike Pitera is the 2026 Galbani Pizza Cup Grand Champion, earns trip to compete in Italy from Staff Reports From making pizzas as a teenager in New York to bringing home a national grand championship, Mike Pitera has built a career around dough,...
West Ashley Wanderer — East Meets West Ashley
The Mah Jongg craze is spreading like wildfire Pung, King, Quint, Chow, Bam, Crak! It’s not a new language, although it could be. If you hear happy chatter and peals of laughter, along with the clicking of tiles, your neighbors may be learning or playing Mah Jongg....
West Ashley Flashback — Let’s Go Treasure Hunting
The City of Charleston’s General Collection is a treasure trove of information and stories Treasure Hunting has a certain allure, mystique, and excitement to it. Who didn’t get caught up in Raiders of the Lost Ark or National Treasure? And in our very backyard is one...
The State of West Ashley
Mayor Cogswell kicks off a series of State of the City Addresses at WAHS by Lorne Chambers | Editor For decades, West Ashley residents have asked, “What about us?” as much of City Hall’s attention seemed focused on the Peninsula. But last month, City of Charleston...
It’s the Great Pumpkin Patch, West Ashley
John Wesley Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch has been a local symbol of fall for more than three decades by Liv Dennis | Contributing Writer Afamiliar fall sight is returning to Savannah Highway as the John Wesley United Methodist Church prepares to open its annual...
That’s One Bad Bambino
And a serendipitous journey to opening four neighborhood businesses by Stephanie Barna | Contributing Writer Joe Walker didn’t mean to take over an entire West Ashley strip mall and open a bunch of businesses. He didn’t even mean to get back into the F&B business....
