West Ashley’s Split Personality
A rapidly-evolving community deals with two different identities and two different approaches to commercial growth By Bill Davis | News Editor It may be harder and harder to recognize West Ashley in the coming years. Last month, the S.C. Chapter of the American...
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Flying to Havana
Cuba and the United States have recently started opening their respective doors creating an opportunity for improved relations between the two countries. Prior to the time when the doors were closed, Lota Bootle embarked on an adventure with the “Pilots” to attend a...
From West Ashley to West Africa
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will perform March 19 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as part of Make Sierra Leone Ebola Free, a benefit for Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders is among the agencies combating the spread of the Ebola virus in Sierra...
Betting on Rebirth
More than just pastors, parishioners, and politicians were present Sunday for the groundbreaking ceremony at Grace United Methodist Church on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard. Also present was the sense that the church was a part of their street’s rebirth — resurrection being...
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 Bald Truth
The bald eagle, noble and proud, has long been an icon of this country’s fierce power, an image that demands pause and respect. Bald eagles are America’s national bird and national animal, and they rightfully adorn this nation’s money, seals, and military. Top scouts...
Going Back to the Crossroads
The Oct. 22, 2014 West Ashley Flashback: “Going Down to the Crossroads” described DuPont Crossing as “a hub for community activity in St. Andrew’s Parish.” The article generated an explosion of “e-activity” from local realtor and preservationist Charlie Smith, with...
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 Power Play
West Ashley’s power trio on City Council is prodding Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. to keep this part of town’s interest near the top of his agenda. During a City Council meeting last week, Councilmen Aubry Alexander, Bill Moody, and Keith Waring presented Riley with a...
Students Take a Dip Into the Deep End
Students from seven area middle and high schools recently got together to compete in The Regional SeaPerch Competition where each team had to build an underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicles) that they would have to use in several different events in order to win...
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...
