Return of the Village People
The Folly Art Village blends local art, food, and community at the Washout by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer The Folly Art Village is kicking off its season on Wednesday, March 18, bringing back its unique blend of fresh food and local art to The Washout every...
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“O” Is For Octopus
Lowcountry Local First’s ‘Love A Local’ community-wide art instillation shows up at Crosby’s on Folly Beach By Lorne Chambers | Editor On Valentine’s Day a mysterious Octopus sculpture suddenly appeared along the marshfront at Crosby Fish & Shrimp Co. What was it...
Dangermuffin Gets In Touch With Their ‘Heritage’
Folly’s Own Dangermuffin Drops New Album By Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer A decade ago, the founding members of Dangermuffin moved to Folly Beach to soak up the good vibes and fuel their musical energy. Back then, Jim Donnelly, of The Travelin’ Kine, was...
Christmas Comes Early
Prolific author Bill Noel drops an early present with Folly Holiday mystery Silent Night Special to The Current Folly Beach is once again prominently featured in the newest novel by Kentucky-based author Bill Noel. Silent Night is the 11th installment in the prolific...
Travelin’ Through The Heart
Local Band Travelin’ Kine live up to their name as they hit the road in support of debut album By Miranda S. Steadman | Contributing Writer After years of playing together, local all-Americana outfit, The Travelin’ Kine, is receiving well-deserved praise for their...
Smiling Ear-To-Ear
Local surfer and artist ‘stoked’ to debut film celebrating Folly women surfers By Lorne Chambers | Editor The first day of summer is Monday, June 20, which is significant when you live in a beach community. But it’s something bigger on Folly Beach. It’s also...
Finding Your Inner Picasso
Paint With A Buzz helps you tap into your more creative side … with a cold beer By Miranda S. Steadman | Contributing Writer Pablo Picasso believed, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” For Folly Beach residents, ‘dusting the sand off...
A Shuckin’, Rockin’ Good Time
Seventh Annual Follywood Productions celebrates birthday with live music, oyster roast By Lorne Chambers | Editor In the summer of 2009, while sitting on Folly Beach, Mississippi native Ben Bounds hatched a business plan. He recalls drawing the logo in the sand. He...
Come Freeze Your Bills Off
The Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge returns Jan. 1 Special to The Current Once again you’re encouraged to dress as your favorite Bill Murray character and celebrate New Year’s Day by taking a plunge into the frigid ocean water on Folly Beach with lots of...
Y’all, Let’s Go Out and Sit on the Porch
Folly Porch Fest Returns with a dozen musicians, four porches, and tons of fun Porch Fest is a simple concept inspired by a simpler time. Musicians from within a given community getting together and playing music on each others porches. However, in today’s busy,...
Battle of the Bags II
Annual Cornhole tournament raises funds for Folly Angels Dunes Properties is proud to sponsor the second annual Folly Beach Battle of the Bags, a cornhole tournament to be held from 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Folly Beach County Park, located at 1100 West...