Wadmalaw Island News

Natural-born chef pretty much describes Craig Deihl, who learned at an early age his passion for cooking.

Heirloom produce and meats are showing up more and more on menus, but do you really know what it means when they tout Anson Mills Grits or Caw Caw Creek pork? In the food world, marketing terms tend to be ...

On a hot summer day, there's nothing like a cold glass of your grandmother's sweet tea.

Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka is served with pineapple and a splash of Sprite to make a seersucker cocktail at Coast Bar & Grill.

Okra pickles are among the recipes in the "Putting Up" cookbook. Steve Dowdney Where to find the book Local places to buy Steve Dowdney's "Putting Up - ' A Year-Round Guide to Canning in the Southern Tradition" ...

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a pair of unrelated shootings that left four people wounded at the start of the weekend.

A recent article reported that Bill Saunders of Concerned Citizens of the Sea Islands indicated that he did not see how a a parkway across Johns Island would benefit Johns or Wadmalaw islands.

This Sunday, join the folks at the Windjammer for an afternoon of beer and eye candy at the first round of the 95SX-Budweiser Bikini Bash 3:30-6 p.m. Enjoy live music from Tropix International Sounds 3:30-6 ...

“It sounded like a roaring train.”

Per the request of Charleston County's Emergency Preparedness Division, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office has closed a portion of Maybank Highway on Wadmalaw Island, from Bears Bluff Road to Liberia Road, ... via 94.3 WSC

“I never expected anything like this”

Trees used to surround Vicky and Brent Griffith's home here, but on Monday scarcely a single one remained intact. via Post and Courier

An apparent tornado touched down on Wadmalaw Island Sunday evening, downing trees and damaging homes and vehicles. via The Post and Courier

“We thought we were going to die”

The St. John's Fire Department and local residents work to clear an oak tree from Maybank Highway on Wadmalaw Island after a possible tornado passed through Sunday. via Post and Courier

“The break of day may show us differently”

Hundreds remained without power on Johns and Wadmalaw islands this morning following Sunday's storms, as assessment teams from the local American Red Cross chapter fanned throughout the area to survey damage. via The Post and Courier

Charleston -- The National Weather Service says it is tracking reports of tornadoes in Charleston County. via WLTX-TV Columbia

Utility officials in South Carolina say electric service has been restored to most customers after a line of storms moved through the state. via WACH-TV Columbia

“A front sweeping through and a sea breeze interacted with each other”

Originally published 08:55 p.m., May 11, 2008 Updated 08:55 p.m., May 11, 2008 An apparent tornado touched down on Wadmalaw Island early this evening as thunderstorms raked the Lowcountry for the second time ... via Post and Courier

“You always have the cookbook collector who likes the more difficult recipes. I think we're definitely weighted toward the simpler recipes, but we do have the more complex ones for people who like to stretch their abilities in the kitchen.”

In broad terms - historic, coastal, Southern - Charleston and Savannah qualify as "sister cities." But in the details, they start drifting apart like eighth cousins twice removed. via The Post and Courier

“We're just happy we have a place to live now that's suitable”

Larry Blasch, chairman of the board for Sea Islands YouthBuild Charter School, takes a look as teachers instruct students in how to build a wall in their new location in North Charleston. via Post and Courier

“It's probably a third of what you would spend on this amount of vegetables at the grocery store. It's very reasonable and economical”

A new way of buying local, fresh produce is catching on in the Lowcountry through a program called Community Supported Agriculture . via WCIV

“The stress is something I think I can deal with but my blood pressure is showing me I can't. I've got to try to relieve any stress that I've got right now.”

After less than two years in office, the mayor of Rockville has resigned. Libby Ambrose Holst cited health reasons in her letter of resignation. via The Post and Courier