Leon Stavrinakis

This King Day let us recommit ourselves to Dr. King’s dream, the quintessential American Ideals, of equal justice and dignity for all.

West Ashley Traffic Alert

Lane closures will begin Monday, January 8 starting at 7 p.m. on Glenn McConnell Parkway for traffic light installation work.

Work will take place along Glenn McConnell Parkway between Mary Ader Avenue and Essex Farms Drive. Various lanes on the eastbound and westbound sides will be closed while work is conducted.

This work is expected to take place from Monday, January 8 to Thursday, January 11 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Drivers, please use caution in this area and follow traffic control signals, message boards, and reduced speed limits.

More information on this project: https://roads.charlestoncounty.org/projects/glenn-mcconnell/

Be safe out there. A healthy, happy 2024 to all!

I hope everyone had a safe and special Christmas Day.

Christmas Light Parade Road Closures and Viewing Tips  

Happy Hanukkah! May the light of love, peace, and happiness burn bright for all who celebrate!

⚠️Nighttime Traffic alert on I-26 between Ashley Phosphate and the US 78 Interchange. All work is weather permitting.🛣
🚧Tuesday, Dec. 5: Eastbound and westbound lane closures 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
🚧Wednesday, Dec. 6: Westbound lane closures 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Today I was proud to lead a successful effort to secure another state funding approval and keep this vital project moving forward for the people of House District 119 and Charleston County. Many thanks to Speaker Murrell Smith & Chairman Bruce Bannister for their faith in me as one of only 5 House members on the Joint Bond Review Committee where I was able to lead the fight for approval today. Thanks to all my colleagues on the Committee, our friends on County Council, the State Infrastructure Bank, Gov McMaster, Secretary Hall & her team at SCDOT, Senator Sandy Senn, Rep. Gary Brewer & Mayor-Elect William Cogswell plus many more for their support as well.

Mark Clark extension funding clears legislative hurdle, but project still not done deal SC lawmakers voted to unlock $75 million to finance the controversial highway expansion project. But several members of the Joint Bond Review Committee expressed reservations since the majority of the

It's day no. 1 of our Advent Calendar! 🎀 Click through to receive two hours of free downtown parking (in participating garages) & knock out all of your holiday shopping: bit.ly/3R5UbC2

Maybank Highway improvement brings daytime lane closures starting Tuesday Improvements planned for Maybank Highway will prompt lane closures that could affect drive times on James Island.

MUSC’s positive impact on SC seems to be endless at times.

Charleston tech startup that tracks drug prices to upsize its HQ and add jobs QuicksortRx Inc. was spun out of the Medical University of South Carolina.

Enjoying all Charleston has to offer this time of year is not just for our visitors.

Charleston Events & Charleston Event Calendar | Charleston Area CVB Charleston, SC offers much to do and love. Keep up with all of the events in the Holy City here.

Good Morning from a very festive Charleston! ✨ Click through to check out what's going on this week in the Lowcountry: bit.ly/40Ab1fk

Calling all Santa’s! We are looking for this year’s Santa to hand out candy canes at the Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Market, Friday Dec. 1, from 6-7pm. We have the suit and the candy, we just need you to volunteer! Please contact Niki Grimball if you are interested! [email protected] or 843-795-4141

Come one come all to the Great Outdoor Gear Sale at James Island County Park!

Join us next to the climbing wall at James Island County Park on December 2nd from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for some amazing deals on great gear. Sale items may include used tents, canoes kayaks, mountain bikes, SUPs, and camping accessories. All equipment sold "as is," prices are non-negotiable, and all sales are final.

Congratulations to Mayor-Elect William Cogswell and to Councilman-Elect William Tinkler on their victories in yesterday’s runoff elections. I look forward to working with both of them to move Charleston forward and making sure it remains a special place in the years ahead.

🚧 Traffic Alert on I-26 from Ashley Phosphate to the US 78 Interchange.
🚧 Monday, November 27: westbound 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
🚧 Tuesday, November 28: eastbound 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

⚠️Additional closures maybe required Wednesday, November 29, and Thursday, November 30 depending on progress, weather, and current conditions.

City of Charleston Thanksgiving garbage/trash collection update

This year, our faculty and staff have been working harder than ever to make sure the students at West Ashley have everything they need to be successful. They have gone above and beyond to support our students in and outside of their classrooms.

As a special treat, we are asking our Wildcat families and community members to consider supporting our holiday 12 Days celebration. There are three ways to get involved this year:

1. Donate to our “12 Days” fund- The money collected for this fund will go toward faculty activities such as food, fun, and goodies throughout the 12 Days celebration. Please be sure to leave a message of support or list your student’s name in the message box so that we can write thank you notes following this event.

2. Donate a gift card to our faculty prize raffle- Gift cards will be raffled daily to faculty members and will be collected in the front office until 11/29.

3. Donate your time to volunteer with set-up, pick-up, and serving shifts.

Please use the attached flyer's QR code for quick clickable access to get involved or copy the link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YctdEpWoK4vM9xFovHjuNQaEMaLlvie/view?usp=drive_link) into your browser to access the involvement flyer.

Thank you for your continued support! Have a wonderful fall break Wildcats!

Traffic Alert! Crews will be doing work again on River Road and Maybank Hwy today (11/20) and tomorrow (11/21) from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We apologize for the late notice but crews were watching traffic patterns before starting work. Crews will help direct traffic through the lane closure and there will be message boards directing traffic through the construction area.
Motorists are asked to use caution while driving through the construction area. All work is weather dependent.
The Northern Pitchfork is a new road connecting Maybank Highway to Fenwick Hall Allee and River Road. The project is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.
More on this project: https://roads.charlestoncounty.org/projects/maybank-highway/

Join us *virtually* for one final meeting in our Pathways to Hazard Resilience Event Series. If you were not able to attend any of our 12 in-person meetings, this virtual option is for you!

Visit our event page for more information and to register: https://sites.google.com/view/pathways-to-hazard-resilience/home.

Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email closer to the event.

Lane closures are scheduled for Friday, November 17 on Maybank Highway at River Road for work on the Northern Pitchfork.

· Work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Crews will help direct traffic through the lane closure and there will be message boards directing traffic through the construction area.
· Motorists are asked to use caution while driving through the construction area.
· All work is weather dependent.

The Northern Pitchfork is a new road connecting Maybank Highway to Fenwick Hall Allee and River Road. The project is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.
More on this project: https://roads.charlestoncounty.org/projects/maybank-highway/

https://www.live5news.com/2023/11/16/johns-island-residents-react-northern-pitchfork-project-plan/

Johns Island residents react to ‘Northern Pitchfork’ project plan Those who live on or travel through Johns Island say they have mixed feelings about a new road designed to connect Maybank Highway to two other roadways.

Congratulations to this week's, "Unsung Educator of the Week", Lantie Slenzak, Front Office Secretary, Belle Hall Elementary School

"Lantie is the heart of our school office. She wears so many hats and helps all students, teachers, staff, parents, and visitors. Her positive attitude and calm demeanor is so appreciated. She is a problem solver and can handle any situation that is thrown her way. Students come to visit her in the office and parents feel comfortable reaching out with questions.

She builds positive relationships with everyone that she works with and students love her. She is invaluable and a beloved member of the Belle Hall family. "--nominated by a colleague