Sojourn seeks European flair

Walter Daszy will tell you that most of the cafes in America are not like the ones in Europe. European java spots are not like Starbucks, where people dash in during the morning rush hour to grab their venti-white-chocolate-mocha-with-nonfat-milk-and-a-shot-of-whatever drinks. People sit, relax, discuss what's on their minds. They talk about what's going on in their neighborhoods, their countries and the world. Read More

Sojourn Coffee seeks to re-create European java house experience

Walter Daszy will tell you that most of the cafes in America are not like the ones in Europe. European java spots are not like shops where people dash in during the morning rush hour to grab their venti-white-chocolate-mocha-with-nonfat-milk-and-a-shot-of-whatever drinks. People sit, relax, discuss what's on their minds. They talk about what's going on in their neighborhoods, their countries and the world. Read More

Tristan's new chef won't let youth get in way of excellence

When Ronald Reagan ran against Democratic opponent Walter Mondale for the presidency in 1984, he put people's fears about his advanced age to rest by joking, "I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience." Still, youth cannot always be equated with inexperience. Just ask Aaron Deal. He is applying all of his past experiences in the kitchen toward his plum job as the executive chef of Tristan in the Market. Read More

'Jedi' training helps children defend themselves

Of all the things children could do in the Lowcountry on a Saturday morning, one large group chose to play with lightsabers recently. The result was adorable, hilarious and touching mayhem. Nearly 40 children came to Star Wars Jedi Training at the Charleston Krav Maga studio in West Ashley to learn basic mixed martial arts moves and Krav Maga. Read More

Spirits high at Graham Fest

If you like your religious messages delivered with a healthy dose of rollicking music, a great lights show, dancing and an injection of hope for the future, Saturday night was your night. The Lowcountry Franklin Graham Festival continued Saturday with Kidz- fest, a special program geared toward children, and the main festival that included music from Christian rock bands Group 1 Crew and Newsboys. Read More

Trident Tech branches out

New school annex extends job skills training to Hollywood area

The influence of Trident Technical College no longer just runs north along the Interstate 26 corridor. It has expanded westward. What started as a machine shop now represents educational potential for many in St. Paul's Parish. Read More

Lighting, public restrooms, more parking, pigeon relocation in plan

To paraphrase the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams": "If you build it, they will come." That statement exemplifies the spirit and hopes Steve Varn and Hank Holliday have for the City Market. And since the structures already exist, one might be led to believe that half the work is done. Read More

Bathrooms, parking in plan

Goal to attract mix of tourists, locals

To paraphrase the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams": "If you build it, they will come." That statement exemplifies the spirit and hopes Steve Varn and Hank Holliday have for the City Market. And since the structures already exist, one might be led to believe that half the work is done. Read More

Rebuilding for her future

Hollywood rallies to make new home for one of its own

Julia Ann White told herself she wouldn't cry. Not when she had so much to celebrate. But she got too choked up when it came time to give her thank-yous Sunday, and her granddaughter had to step in for her. Read More

Neighborhood lands book

Author explores charm, history

When Donna Jacobs and her husband, Jeffrey, decided to buy a home in the mid-'80s, Byrnes Downs was the only neighborhood they looked at. The only one they seriously considered. Read More