Honoring West Ashley’s Black History
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens invites visitors to learn, create, and connect during Black History Month from Staff Reports This February, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is hosting a series of engaging programs that honor the Black history and cultural...
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A Legacy Worth Preserving
St. Andrew’s Parks Legacy Foundation aims to keep the heart of St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground thriving from Staff Reports Founded in 1945, St. Andrew’s Parks & Playground (SAPP) has been more than just a place to play here in West Ashley. For nearly a century,...
Ryan’s Steakhouse Bites the Dust … Finally
A public-private partnership marks commitment to improving West Ashley from Staff Reports The City of Charleston reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing West Ashley, now with the demolition of the long-abandoned Ryan’s Steakhouse on St. Andrews Blvd. The demolition...
West Ashley Reaches for the Stars
The Charleston Planetarium is set to open at the Citadel Mall by Jenny Peterson | News Editor The sky’s the limit for Charleston’s first planetarium, slated to open in late February/early March in a tenant space at the Citadel Mall. Programming will span the farthest...
Middleton Lights Up The Night
Historic gardens take on a new glow from Feb. 6-22 from Staff Reports This month only, you can explore the Middleton Place Gardens at night in a rare opportunity to experience America’s Oldest landscaped gardens in a whole new light. Visitors can embark on a...
Cow Bells Ring, Are you Listening?
Local toy store brings their holiday magic back to West Ashley with miniature Coburg Cows by Joan Perry | Contributing Writer The famous story series about Eloise, a young girl who grew up in the Plaza Hotel in New York has nothing on our local version. Elizabeth...
Healing Through Music
Lakeside Harmony for Healing: Music for June Waterman to be held at Woodlands Nature Reserve by Jenny Peterson | News Editor The Woodlands Nature Reserve is a West Ashley gem—6,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness featuring lakes, blackwater swamps and forested trails...
A New ‘Living Room’ for West Ashley
Bold reimagining of Citadel Mall gets approval from city’s Design Review Board by Jenny Peterson | News Editor A total reimagining of the Citadel Mall site—with open-air, tree-lined walkways with shops and restaurants—got unanimous approval from the City of...
Connecting to the Past
Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians exhibit on display at Charles Towne Landing through spring by Jenny Peterson | News Editor A hand-sewn beaded regalia dress, woven baskets, quilts, musical instruments, pottery and artifacts from the Wassamasaw Tribe of...
Preservation and Progress
Residents turn out for a panel discussion on how to balance growth in West Ashley while preserving our unique history by Lorne Chambers | Editor Historic preservation is nothing new in Charleston. It’s why millions of people flock here every year: to walk the...
A Record-Breaking Run
The 2024 Avondale 5K boasted the largest number of registrants in the event’s history from Staff Reports The 15th annual Avondale 5K was held on Saturday, Oct. 12. This year marked record-breaking numbers with 590 registered participants. The previous highest year was...










