Fire Station 11 Still Not Finished
More than a year over original deadline, the striking new station is still not able to be used by Bill Davis | News Editor More than a year ago, West Of Free Press ran a story about the already-late Station 11 fire station on Savannah Highway adjacent to the...
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Mug Shots
The following were taken from actual incident reports filed last week by the City of Charleston Police Department. These are not convictions and the names of businesses, complainants, and suspects have been left off to protect the innocent. All suspects are innocent...
The Right Man For The Job
Is West Ashley’s Jeremy McLellan really running to become Charleston’s next mayor, or does he just want to become the next Pat Paulsen? Or even worse: Stephen Colbert? Paulsen was a comedian who became famous for running four sham candidacies for president between...
Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4th!
The Easter Eggstravaganza at Middleton Place is a cherished Spring tradition, one that coincides with the start of Azalea season with all of its rich Spring colors. On Saturday, April 4, families are invited to visit Middleton Place and take part in an exciting day of...
For His Next Trick …
West Ashley teenager Caleb Alexander could very well be the next big thing in the world of magic. At the age of 16, Alexander spends countless hours creating his tricks, practicing his routine, and booking his own shows. He is also quite the entrepreneur. Alexander...
MUG SHOTS
The following were taken from actual incident reports filed last week by the City of Charleston Police Department. These are not convictions and the names of businesses, complainants, and suspects have been left off to protect the innocent. All suspects are innocent...
West Ashley Senior Center Closer To A Reality
On Tuesday, March 24 Charleston City Council voted to accept the gift of roughly six acres of land on the West Ashley campus of the Roper St. Francis Bon Secours Hospital for the construction of a new municipal senior center there. Located off Henry Tecklenberg...
St. Joseph’s Begins Facelift
When Father Gabe blows out the candles on St. Joseph Catholic Church’s 50th anniversary cake next year, it may be hard to recognize the place. The church, located on Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, recently finished the first phase of an enthusiastic capital improvements...
High School, Community Mourns ROTC Instructor
Last week, students, teachers, parents, and administrators at West Ashley High School were saddened to learn of the passing of the schools Navy JROTC instructor Master Chief Timothy Strickland. “It’s with a heavy-heart that I talk with you this afternoon,” said WAHS...
West Ashley Bank Robbed For Second Time This Year
Another week and another West Ashley bank has been robbed. On Friday, March 20, the NBSC bank, located at 1870 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., adjacent to Outback Steakhouse was robbed for the second time within two months. And while the suspect from both incidents is similar...
Mug Shots
The following were taken from actual incident reports filed last week by the City of Charleston Police Department. These are not convictions and the names of businesses, complainants, and suspects have been left off to protect the innocent. All suspects are innocent...
