Water, Water Everywhere

On an island surrounded by saltwater, Fresh water is essential to life The older, bigger white dog walked straight ahead, claws rhythmically scratching the pavement. The younger, smaller black dog excitedly zigzagged, bouncing each way on the end of her leash. The...

FOLLY FISHING REPORT

Summer Brings Endless Angling Possibilities By Capt. Geoff Bennett | Contributing Writer Our fishery has come alive as warmer water temperatures usher in the summer seasonal species. The possibilities are endless as sharks, ladyfish and bluefish are added to the mix....

Doing Things That Last

Have you ever thought about all the money, time, and effort that goes into creating something or about the difference between building something that lasts versus something to “get you through” or that fits your current budget? This doesn’t just apply to landscaping....

Unleashing The Dragon

Through Dragon boat Competition, Folly Resident Hale Horstman promoteS wellness for cancer survivors What could be better than getting some exercise, eating great food, and raising money for a worthy cause, all at a huge party in a beautiful location? May 2 will mark...

Riding The Air

Before surfing, folks on Folly rode mattress covers full of air Mattress surfing was a popular pastime in the 1940s on Folly, before regular surfing caught on. Canvas mattress covers, sometimes acquired from the Coast Guard base at the island’s east end, were filled...

The Ever-present Moon and Tides

Both are integral to nature’s cyclical life Driving in downtown Charleston among construction, I glanced up to the top of a crane. Just above the crane, a gibbous moon peered down from the early morning sky. This quick glance of the two objects made me think about the...

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