Traffic Stop Leads to End of Crime Spree

A tip from a citizen led to a traffic stop and the arrest of two men in reference to five burglaries in the Bairds Cove, Grand Oaks and Sandhurst neighborhoods. The men also were charged for possessing narcotics, the unlawful carrying of a handgun and burglary tools...

Is West Ashley Becoming Park City, USA?

Everywhere you look, it seems a new waterfront park is popping up in West Ashley. Over the past year, multiple county and city parks have either opened, had major work done to them, or land for them has been purchased. It’s getting so that the part of town formerly...

Shedding New Light

Owners of the former site of a longtime West Ashley vegetable shed are preparing for that property’s second life. Jack Limehouse, owner of Limehouse Produce, last year tore down his family business’ vegetable distribution facility near the corner of Wappoo Road and...

Mug Shots

The following were taken from actual incident reports filed last week by the City of Charleston Police Department and County of Charleston Sheriff’s Department. These are not convictions and the names of businesses, complainants, and suspects have been left off...

Hard to Part

The moveable letter sign outside of the now-closed Charleston Hardware still reads, “It’s leaf time.” But inside, it was time to leave. For the past 50-plus years, Charleston Hardware on Wappoo Road had been one of the best spots to pick up the odd plumbing fixture,...

The Art of Law

A visit to most local law offices doesn’t usually involve exposure to good art. There’s usually a painting of a pineapple on the wall. Or of puppies resting in hunting boots. Snore. Real estate closing attorney Raymond Smith will change all that in his new Orleans...

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