Awendaw News

There is a new mayor and new challenges for the town of Awendaw. The mayor elect, Samuel Robinson is being sworn in as the first new mayor in seventeen years.

Small town politics is heating up in Awendaw as the town's mayor is challenged at the polls for the first time in seventeen years.

Yard signs will continue to bloom and political barbs will keep sprouting as the homestretch nears for dozens of Lowcountry municipal campaigns.

There is a face off at the polls in Awendaw. This election day will be the first time folks in the tiny town have a choice in the race for mayor.

The three mayoral candidates found a lot of common ground during a special forum Wednesday evening, agreeing that the town needs new businesses, that Shem Creek is a jewel and that Coleman Boulevard is one of its most important streets.

South Carolina's passing rate for students seeking a high school equivalency diploma has reached an all-time high.

Charleston County Council approved the controversial spending of $4.8 million in greenbelt funds Tuesday to buy a 7-acre park for the town of Hollywood, while deferring action on two land deals benefitting nonprofit groups.

An article yesterday from GreenvilleOnline.com reported that Elizabeth Moffly, homeschooling mom and business woman, says she is running to be the new South Carolina education superintendent.

Council approved the plan on a four to one vote. Thursday night Awendaw council approved a plan to turn the Nebo Tract into a neighborhood with 300 homes.

Awendaw Republican Elizabeth Moffly has announced her campaign for state education superintendent.

A home-schooling parent and small busines owner says she's running to be South Carolina's education superintendent.

Singer/guitarist/pianist Travis Allison has talent, soul, and an ear for appropriate sidemen.

Water is on the way for folks in Awendaw, but the move is not without controversy.

Police are investigating an accident that took the life of a 76-year-old man in Charleston.

Newcomer Jimmy Ward will face current Mayor Dick Cronin. And newcomers Ron Denton, Doug Thomas, Barbara Gobien and Sandy Stone will challenge two incumbents, Barbara Bergwerf and Marty Bettelli, for four council seats.

The acclaimed Awendaw Green studio facility and music venue hosts the second annual "Rocktoberfest" music festival on Oct.

Danielle Howle wanted to get away. There were songs to be recorded, to be heard.

Maxwell El-Hag of Mount Pleasant received a Bachelor of Science in finance from Lehigh University.

Veteran Charleston musician Frank Carlier is known for his skills as a guitarist and songsmith.

SIDEWALK DINING IN NORTH CHARLESTON: 6 p.m. 4900 Lacross Road, North Charleston City Hall's first floor conference room.