Is West Ashley Ready for Prime Time?
The arrival of 17 Prime, a new upscale steakhouse, ushers in an exciting new era for West Ashley’s dining scene by Lorne Chambers | Editor A neighborhood is often defined by its restaurants. Sure, charming houses, boutique retail shops, and upscale grocery store...
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West Ashley Year-In-Review 2023
After two years of being in a pandemic-induced funk, West Ashley got its groove back in 2023 by Jenny Peterson | Staff Writer Leading into 2024, West Of Free Press took a look back at some of West Ashley’s biggest announcements, news, and shakeups from 2023. What lies...
Home on the Road
Iconic psychobilly trio Koffin Kats will be celebrating two decades on the road when they return to Tin Roof Jan. 10 from Staff Reports The groundwork for what has become the relentlessly-touring sonic assault known as The Koffin Kats was laid near Detroit, MI when...
The Last Pour
Pioneering West Ashley beer bar Oak Barrel Tavern taps out after 13 years by Lorne Chambers | Editor The beer world has changed a lot in the last decade and a half. Through all the revolving trends and tastes the Oak Barrel Tavern has been there pouring pint after...
The Gifts that Keep on Giving
Your post-holiday guide for eating good in West Ashley on a budget in the New Year by Christine England | Contributing Writer I started in the restaurant industry at 15 and at 18 I became a bartender. Fast-forward a multitude of years, being married to a chef and...
West Ashley Wanderer — Making Prom Dreams Come True
Cinderella and Prince Charming Project by Joan Perry | Contributing Writer Who doesn’t imagine dressing like a prince or princess for a special evening? The sign for the Cinderella Project at John Wesley United Methodist Church caught my eye as I was on my West Ashley...
West Ashley Flashback — Returning to the Aftermath of Hurricane Donna
Infamous 1960 hurricane rocked West Ashley and forever changed the face of Avondale The Lowcountry is breathing a little easier after hurricane season officially ended. But there are still stories to be shared from experiences that have blown through. In modern times,...
All Aboard
From trains & film to medicine & cuisine, The Citadel Mall continues to evolve while remaining West Ashley’s stalwart shopping hub by Jenny Peterson | Staff Writer With prominence on hit TV shows like Stranger Things and The Last Of Us, there seems to be a...
Polska Na Zawsze (Poland Forever)
Kowalski Deli brings the flavors of Eastern Europe to West Ashley by Christine England | Contributing Writer Growing up in Rhode Island, I have vivid memories of being a child and walking into the butcher shop, the fish place, or the small local grocery store. I...
A Sweet Success
Hundreds of students and parents participate in Math Night at Stono Park Elementary From Staff Reports Stono Park Elementary School held its second annual Candyland Math Night on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Hundreds of students and family members had a “delicious”...
Remembering a Local Legend
Family, community mourns the loss of barbecue pioneer Thomas Bessinger Special to West Of Free Press It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Bessinger, Sr., fondly known as “Tee,” to those who know him well. He peacefully entered into eternal...
