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...
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Faces of Folly — Surfs Up, Sales Up
Catching up with local surfer and realtor Sarah Savoye About 7 years ago or so my wife and I went to a birthday party for a friend at The Washout, and she introduced us to Sarah as one of her buddies and neighbor. After a little or a long chat (the night is a tad...
Folly Field Notes — Ocean Rhythms & Local Swells
One of my earliest surfing memories is floating in the water with my two best friends, one girl’s dad, and all his surfer friends. We were around 12 years old, and even then, I knew surfing was powerful – a connection to both the ocean and your friends. Over the...
Folly Field Notes — Ancient Armor on the Shore
Like our beloved turtles, the misunderstood horseshoe crab is also crashing our coast to lay eggs Hi, and welcome to our new monthly column featuring the natural world around Folly Beach! Every month we will highlight a local creature or part of the natural world...
Take a Stroll with Walkin’ Joel
Local legend Joel Longnecker has plenty to say, if you can just get him to slow down long enough to chat I was shooting the breeze with Matty B after his feature came out in January and he told me I need to interview Walkin’ Joel. I had never officially met the legend...
Faces of Folly — The Man Behind the Music
Get to know hardworking local musician and entrepreneur Mike Martin I’ll admit, when I first met Mike Martin, I was kind of a stalker. I saw him playing one night in the parking lot stage of The Washout. I was like “Damn, this guy is good!” I started following him on...
Face of Folly — It’s In His Blood
Giving back to the community comes natural for Dave Miller I met Dave Miller before I knew I met Dave Miller, I guess you could say. I have given blood all my life and Dave runs the regular blood drives here on Folly Beach. It was probably five years ago that I met...
Preview a Great Week of Live Music and More on Folly Beach
Welcome to your ultimate guide to live music and events happening on Folly Beach this weekend! Whether you're a local looking for a fun night out or a visitor wanting to soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this charming coastal town, we've got you covered. Folly Beach,...
Spooktacular Beach Sweep Set for October 27th!
The 3rd Annual Halloween Beach Sweep on Folly Beach is shaping up to be a spooktacular event! Scheduled for October 27, this year’s sweep promises not only to clean up the beach but also add a festive Halloween twist, making it a fun and meaningful community...
Folly Beach Community Collecting Items for Hurricane Helene Victims
The Folly Beach community is working to collect items for people affected by Hurricane Helene. Here’s a list of what is needed for Western NC AND the drop-off points! Please take donations to: City Hall PLEASE HELP WITH DONATIONS!! We are taking the listed items to...
Preview 2024 Folly Beach Porchfest
Porch Fest—a local tradition that brings music, community, and joy to Folly Beach. From bands playing on porches and backyards to after-parties at iconic local spots, Porch Fest is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of everything Folly Beach stands for. Join...