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...
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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...
The Tides They Are A-Changin’
Last month’s flooding event was proof The morning of New Year’s Day, 1987, a wind-driven 8.81 tide sloshed waves across Arctic Avenue from numerous pocket beaches. At the washout, ocean water flowed across the road, through yards, then into the marsh on the backside...
FOLLY BEACH HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Ice Skating on Folly December 15-17 Who wants to ice skate right next to the beach? Well, Folly Beach is the place! Come skate on our synthetic ice skating rink during the month of December. Stay tuned to VisitFolly.com for more details as we get closer! Located...