Faces of Folly — The Man with the Magic Hands
Local massage therapist Josh Coats has just the right touch Ifirst met Josh Coates through my wife. She came home one day and was raving about this new massage therapist she found. She likes deep tissue massages and with Josh working for the USC football team for...
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Folly Field Notes — The Smell of Home
One of the first things a summer visitor to our island home notices (besides stepping into the permanent sauna of summer of course) is the smell. Salty, fresh, damp, and if you’re near the marsh perhaps a hint of rotten egg. Some find it off-putting; I think it smells...
Faces of Folly — Skip Fink
A Life Committed to Service City Councilmember Skip Fink on the promise of America When I started this column, I told myself I would not include politicians. I was afraid their stories would be self-serving and too biased in their opinions. I agreed to break that rule...
Folly Field Notes — The Coast Before Us
The barrier islands of today bear little resemblance to the ancient maritime forests that greeted early settlers We spend a decent amount of time outside, far from the crowds and out of sight of many of the signs of modern life. It’s easy to wonder how different the...
Folly Field Notes — Let’s go Tidepooling
Hidden worlds lie in the shallow tidal pools along the Folly shoreline There are a number of activities to do on the beach, but one of my all-time favorites is tidepooling. As the tide recedes, water runs across the beach and forms gullies, valleys, sandbars, and deep...
Faces of Folly: Beach Walks and Bottle Caps
Folly artist Molly Right creates treasures from trash Artist Molly Right has spent decades around Charleston, but it was Folly Beach that ultimately felt most like home. Since moving to the island full-time in 2017, Right has built a life centered around art,...
Folly Fishing Report — June 2026
In addition to redfish, flounder, and trout, the lively ladyfish have entered the fray Great fishing conditions have arrived, as weeks of warm temperatures and consistent sunshine have brought the fishery to life. With bait prevalent across the water, predatory fish...
Faces of Folly — A Friend to Fur and Feather
Pet Helper’s Carol Linville loves all of Folly’s inhabitants I met Carol Linville through Shauna Shackleton, Pet Helpers CFO and Folly resident. Carol’s name often comes up in local conversations about animal rescues, with many immediately recommending her. After...
Folly Field Notes — Folly Summers
Remembering those magical summers of my youth Summer is right around the corner, and we’ve all been dreaming of those long, lazy, sunlit evenings. My friends have been putting together a summer bucket list - it’s full of beaches, boats, grilling, and, of course, where...
Folly Fishing Report — May is a Great Time to be on the Water
It’s an excellent time to get out on the water. Local waterways are full of baitfish, and gamefish are feeding aggressively. With all the summer species now present alongside the usual favorites, anglers have plenty of choices. If you haven’t started fishing yet, now...
Faces of Folly — Folly, The Way He Sees It
Greg Bunn shares stories, gratitude, and a push for better accessibility across the island Walking Joel first introduced me to Greg, recommending him for an interview. I saw Greg often at Rita’s host desk, and every time I saw him, I promised him he would be up soon....