Folly Flashback

Strikes and Gutters on the Beach Although many youngsters traveled to James Island to participate in Little League, the eight-lane Dancing Bear bowling alley on Folly Beach, where Rita’s stands today, provided the sole on-island outlet for organized sports for many...

Flip-Flop Philosophy

A few words with Chris “Snelly” Snelson If you live on Folly, chances are you are going to, at some point, find yourself sidling up to a barstool on one of the island’s many fine establishments. Sometimes, especially during the summer months, you will unfortunately...

Recipe of the Month — Shellfish-Okra Gumbo over Grits OR Rice  

By: Jan Garbade of Folly Beach Cook Time: 1 Hour | Prep Time: 30 Minutes | Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS: • 4 Tbsp. Cooking Oil • 1 12-oz. Pkg. of Andouille Sausages, sliced • 5 Tbsp. All-Purpose Flour • 1 Onion, chopped • 2 Bell Peppers, chopped • 2 Celery Sticks, chopped •...

Salt Marsh Diaries — February 2016

Myths and Mysteries of Dynamite Hole First off, let’s tackle something that’s more misinformation than myth. There floats, on a mooring, a dark-hulled boat near the Folly Beach boat landing. Its traditional hull shape and sheer line attracts lots of eyes. People...

Folly Fishing Report — February 2016

By Capt. Geoff Bennett | Charleston Charter Fishing Over the last few weeks, we’ve had streaks of rainy and windy conditions. Fortunately in between, there have been pockets of sunny days with temperatures even in the 60s. If you’re like me though, cleaning your rods...

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