Awendaw News

More bald eagles are in the air this winter than last in South Carolina, continuing a dramatic recovery that soon could be leveling off.

Fire forced a family of six from their Awendaw home this morning. The blaze started about 5 a.m. near the attic of the house at 1763 Bellfield Road, Awendaw Fire Chief Mike Rakoske said.

Isle of Palms venue Morgan Creek Grill kicks off a weekly songwriter series on the upper deck this weekend.

The Coastal Conservation League hopes to reverse a Town Council decision approving the annexation and development of 360 acres.

THE COMBINATION OF CLEAR SKIES AND DIMINISHING WINDS WILL ALLOW TEMPERATURES TO DROP INTO THE MID 30S AWAY FROM THE COAST TONIGHT.

"It has been a while, but we are back, saddled up, rippin' out some old, abrasive tunes, and even millin' up some new ear-churners," says Genrevolta frontman Philip Estes.

Local songwriter, singer, and guitarist Doug Walters recently unveiled a newly-solidified lineup of Torture Town - one of several original projects he's been busy with over the last two years - with two sturdy scene veterans.

Dream on the Green - Pattison Academy's D.R.E.A.M. Benefit show scheduled for Sun.

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.