May 4, 2015
The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) and its member gardens across the country will observe National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 8. As APGA members, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in West Ashley will observe the day by offering a discounted admission....
Apr 30, 2015
A proposed change to start times for public schools in several parts of Charleston County has riled up a fairly negative reaction from a host of West Ashley parents. Earlier this year, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) published a draft proposal to shift...
Apr 30, 2015
The West Ashley man accused of robbing the TD Bank at 504 Folly Road on April 11 has been connected to two other bank robberies that occurred Feb. 10 in West Ashley and April 8 on James Island. Yohanan Hezekiah Corder, 29, of Lolandra Avenue was arrested April 16,...
Apr 30, 2015
Annually Optimist International service clubs around the world host an oratorical contest where participants can practice their leadership skills while competing for a college scholarship. The West Ashley Optimist Club hosted its annual club level event on Thursday,...
Apr 30, 2015
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...
Apr 30, 2015
The Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina announced the opening of their new West Ashley Branch on February 15, 1950. Cecil Kearse was named the assistant cashier and manager of this branch. Business had grown in just two short years under Kearse’s...
