By Steve Bailey
We should not push for the loss of railroad infrastructure, but trails preserve disused rights of way for future generations.
Multiuse paths blend the line between transportation corridors and recreation. Besides improving urban areas, more expansive rail trails continue to connect nearby communities long after the rails are pulled.
Rail trails as a teaching tool can be seen taking shape around Charleston.
In an area rich with Civil War history, some connections between that event and the built landscape can be made through plaques and other signs.
Spurred by booming development, the story of an antebellum railroad is being shared with a new generation along the West Ashley Greenway.
By Rickey Ciapha Dennis Jr.
rdennis@postandcourier.com
Some of the money will also help provide meals in January for residents at the Ronald McDonald House in Charleston. The charity organization provides housing for families who must travel for their childrenâs complex medical needs.
Before COVID-19, volunteers would go to the house and prepare donated food for the families each night. But they are no longer able to do that. So, OâBryan said she will work with a few local restaurants to provide each meal in January.
About 25 people are in the house each night. So more than 700 meals will be provided because of OâBryanâs fundraiser.
Panera Bread opened Dec. 15, 2020, in northern Mount Pleasant. Provided
Note: Organizers of the Holiday Book Sale at Wando Mount Pleasant Library canceled the event Thursday morning after the print edition was published. Details are below.
The pandemic is not slowing down a flurry a new retail and restaurant venues across the Charleston region.
A new restaurant will open Thursday in theÂ
WestEdge development while another new dining spot will open next week in northern Mount Pleasant.
On the Charleston peninsula,Â
Sweet Bowl â Poke & Tea can be found in theÂ
Publix-anchored 10 WestEdge, mixed-used apartment building at Lockwood Drive and Spring Street.