Wagener Terrace Neighborhood Association

Grab a drink and join neighbors for a casual happy hour meet-up. No program, no speeches—just a chance to connect, meet new people, and catch up on what’s happening around Wagener Terrace. Come for 15 minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend, introduce yourself to someone new, and help keep the neighborhood feeling like a neighborhood. P.S.- kid AND adult friendly! Hosted by @pphgevents & Wagener Terrace Neighborhood Association

🌿 Yard of the Month – Congratulations, Rachel! 🌿 This month we’re celebrating Rachel at 102 Gordon Street for a front yard that blends structure, durability, and year-round green with just the right touch of color. Her approach mixes native plants and low-maintenance evergreens, layered with wispy textures and vibrant planters to soften the structure. With so many neighbors and park-goers passing by, she thoughtfully selected plants that can handle sidewalk traffic (breeze grass for the win) while still keeping the space lush and welcoming. Her favorite? Agapanthus — blooming every Mother’s Day in a striking periwinkle and just as beautiful in a vase indoors as it is in the garden. Rachel’s tip for neighbors looking to elevate their curb appeal: flank your front door with bold planters and remember the formula — thriller, filler, spiller. Height, bulk, and something that trails. Originally redesigned nine years ago, the yard continues to evolve with small enhancements like a window box and new plant additions — proof that great spaces are both intentional and adaptable. Thank you, Rachel, for helping make Wagener Terrace such a beautiful and welcoming place — and for sharing Gordy with us, too. 🐾

If you’ve ever complained about trash in the water, this is your moment. Halsey Creek Cleanup: Hampton Park, 2.27.26, 12–2 PM. One hour of effort beats a year of hand-wringing. @students_of_the_marsh @marsh_project

AROUND THE TERRACE | FEBRUARY February is the quiet setup month. Prune for structure, top-dress beds with compost, reset mulch to 2–3", and pull winter weeds before they seed. Small moves now = easier spring, fewer weeds, and a yard that looks “handled” without constant work.

Volunteer Day at Corrine Jones Park Thursday, February 19, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. Join us in caring for one of our neighborhood’s most important green spaces. Parks Conservancy staff will be on site, and all tools and supplies will be provided—just show up ready to work. Strong neighborhoods maintain their own places. Bring a neighbor. Bring your kids. The more hands, the better the park.

Best sunsets in all of CHS. Right here in Wagener Terrace.

Big conversation, real stakes. WTNA hosted Mayor Cogswell to dig into the proposed Transportation Tax—an initiative that could unlock roughly $200M for major infrastructure investments, including flood mitigation, the seawall, and other critical improvements across Uptown. Proud to co-host this discussion with North Central Neighborhood Associations @ncnachs, and Westside Neighborhood Association. Take a look at our Facebook for the recording on YouTube.

Spring Events? ✅ In Our Neighborhood? ✅ Free? ✅ Looks like a fantastic spring ahead!

What is the TST? First approved by voters in 2004, the TST is a ½-cent sales tax that funds transportation priorities like roads, safety improvements, greenbelts, and repairs. In 2026, Charleston voters will decide whether to extend it. Charleston County administers and project-manages TST funds and has held community listening sessions to gather input. The Mayor has asked neighborhood associations to endorse his proposed priorities. He will need to finalize and present his proposal for the funds allocated to Charleston City in February/March (County Council Vote). In response, Upper Peninsula neighborhoods—including Westside, Wagener Terrace, Hampton Park Terrace, and North Central—requested greater clarity, particularly around: How TST funds would be allocated How much would go to neighborhood street projects vs. large infrastructure efforts like the Battery extension/seawall At this meeting, the Mayor will present his proposed priorities, and our community will have the opportunity to discuss and share what matters most to us before any endorsement. Your voice matters—please join us.