Women (and children) on Waves

Women (and children) on Waves

Annual surf competitions return to Folly Beach by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer On Folly Beach, where surfing is celebrated every day, three summer surfing events will specifically celebrate women and kids on the water, drawing visitors from around the country...

The Great Folly Art Caper

20-foot mural stolen from underneath McKevlin’s Surf Shop By Lorne Chambers | Editor Whether they realize it or not, most people on Folly Beach are familiar with the artwork of Chris Kemp. His girlfriend jokes and says he’s the “Banksy of Folly.” Not only has he done...

Making A Splash

From posters to logos, murals to apparel, artist Chris Kemp is the go-to guy on Folly Beach By Lorne Chambers | Editor Local artist and surfer Chris Kemp is paddling into some different waters these days, both literally and professionally. Kemp, who just relocated to...

Legends of Surf

DJ McKevlin opened his first surf shop in 1965 In 1965, Dennis “Mr. Mac” McKevlin opened McKevlin’s Surf Shop out of a storage room in the back of the Folly Bowling Center. The shop grew through several buildings on Folly Beach and locations on Sullivan’s Island and...

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