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...
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West Ashley Flashback — All Hail The Class of 1959
St. Andrew’s Parish High School celebrates 65th Class Reunion by Donna Jacobs Nothing brings on the stories, memories, and fun like high school senior class reunions. The St. Andrew’s Parish High School Class of 1959’s 65th reunion hit all the marks — two days of...
West Ashley Wanderer — Melodies & Spaces
A West Ashley musician’s journey to opening a studio space by Joan Perry | Contributing Writer I was out of my usual West Ashley rambling territory, walking through Charleston Place Hotel a few years ago when I paused along with other visitors to enjoy the most...
Letting Little Artists Shine
A new Library program celebrates the works of talented young artists by Lorne Chambers | Editor The recently re-opened West Ashley Library has undergone a slew of cosmetic improvements and technological upgrades courtesy of a slice of the $108.5 million referendum...
Feast of the Senses
Frothy Beard’s “blind” dinner experience raises funds and awareness for the Assoc. for the Blind & Visually Impaired by Lorne Chambers | Editor Frothy Beard Brewing Company has always done a lot for the community and for local charities. But last November, the...
Battle of the Bots
Orange Grove Middle Goes to Texas for World Robotics competition Special For West Of Free Press After a huge win earlier this year at the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship, the Orange Grove Middle School Hurricanes earned a spot at the FIRST World Championship...
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...
Awakening Dark Forces
Erode the Dream summons the mystical and mythical Genrevolta at Tin Roof for a special one-night-only show on May 18 by Lorne Chambers | Editor For old music heads around town, the name Genrevolta carries some serious heft. A band that was so unconventional that it...
High on the Hog
Swig & Swine celebrates 10 years with $10 pork plates this Memorial Day by Lorne Chambers | Editor Ten years ago this month, owner Anthony DiBernardo bet on himself and set out to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant that showcased his love for smoking...
Celebrating the Legacy of the Rotary Club of West Ashley
by Joan Perry | Contributing Writer The premise of this West Ashley Wanderer column was that as I wander around our neighborhood I might happen upon interesting things to feature … and I have! As a child, my wandering territory was wider. When I was seven years old,...
West Ashley Flashback — A Flair For the Dramatic
Mr. Hester’s musicals are still talked about today among St. Andrew’s High alumni It’s spring, the time when memories of the musical productions organized by Mr. Bernard Hester and the students of St. Andrew’s Parish High School are present in the conversations of the...
