The Don of Time
West Ashley pooch celebrates 20th birthday with a huge party and parade by Lorne Chambers | Editor Twenty years is a long time. In dog years, it’s an eternity, an improbability, almost an impossibility. Yet, sometimes, things defy convention. And some dogs deny...
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High School, Community Mourns ROTC Instructor
Last week, students, teachers, parents, and administrators at West Ashley High School were saddened to learn of the passing of the schools Navy JROTC instructor Master Chief Timothy Strickland. “It’s with a heavy-heart that I talk with you this afternoon,” said WAHS...
West Ashley Bank Robbed For Second Time This Year
Another week and another West Ashley bank has been robbed. On Friday, March 20, the NBSC bank, located at 1870 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., adjacent to Outback Steakhouse was robbed for the second time within two months. And while the suspect from both incidents is similar...
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...
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...
