Demolition Leading to Major Upgrade
Wappoo Road and Savannah Highway intersection improvements break ground by Jenny Peterson | News Editor A post by City of Charleston councilmember Ross Appel, who represents West Ashley, announced an exciting update to West Ashley’s curb appeal—the demolition of a...
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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...
Build It And It Will Grow
It’s been nearly a year since the Charleston Parks Conservancy first opened the 3.7-acre Magnolia Park and Community Garden at the corner of Magnolia Road and Sycamore Drive. It’s a warm spring afternoon as horticulturist Leslie Wade is hard at work in the garden....
I Fought the Dog and the Dog Won
Several months back, a photo of an adorable, black and white Boston terrier found it’s way into an ad that ran in West Of. The small ad was for a local doggy daycare and obedience trainer and featured a photo of him wearing a little, black, leather biker vest, red...
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...
