Short-term Folly Beach rental cap likely to be put to a vote on a ballot

The Power of Petition by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer The polarizing issue of whether or not to put a cap on the number of short-term rentals on Folly Beach will likely be put on a ballot in a referendum for voters to decide. The likely vote at the polls is...
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Ready or Not, Here Comes Folly Gras
11th annual Folly Gras Festival returns to Center Street on Feb. 23 From Staff Reports Love it or hate it, Folly’s most polarizing steet festival returns this month for another round of New Orleans-styled fun on Center Street. The 11th annual Folly Gras Parade &...
Bite Size — Tidbits of Folly Food News
Time For some Cajun/Creole Food This year’s Folly Gras is on February 23, and is hosted by the Folly Association of Business (FAB), the non-profit membership organization. It is most definitely a sight to see. Elaborate costumes, masks, and of course New...
Outstanding in His Field
Perfection is Temporary Howdy, my Folly Friends. If you’re experiencing what I have lately you probably can’t believe how time flies. As we work towards goals, make improvements to our property, mind, etc. there just isn’t enough time in the day it seems like. But...
Run for the Light
Race supports Morris Island Lighthouse preservation Special to Folly Current The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is proud to partner with Save the Light, Inc. for the second year to host their annual half marathon and 5K, set for Feb. 2.. Both...
Post Office Worker Cathy Jackson Says Goodbye
Dear Folly Friends! I have seen a lot of people come and go in my five years at the Folly Beach Post Office. Now, it’s my turn to say goodbye. I have been offered a full time position at a Post Office in Northern Virginia. I really love the area, and it is a good...
Local Restaurants Offer a Taste of Folly
From A Hot dog eating contest to A cocktail competition to an oyster shuck-Off, 2019 taste of Folly did not Disappoint By Jessica cobb | Contributing Writer Folly Beach hosts multiple festivals and events throughout the year to entertain and involve the community and...
Folly Flashback — Ruby’s Wreckage
Confederate ship Ruby ran aground on Folly’s North end British-built and designed and reinforced to take fire and slip through the Union blockade of the harbor, the Confederate ship, Ruby, found an even more formidable foe in the sandbars of Lighthouse Inlet on...
Salt Marsh Diaries
Amazing Grace & the Hooded Merganser From my stool at the breakfast table, I look down at Grace the dog. She paces from one side of me to the other, then she barks, as if to will my eggs onto the floor. At eight years old, Grace is still more puppy than adult. Her...
2019 Year-in -PREview
Taking a look at What’s on the horizon for 2019 By Bill Davis | Current Staff Writer Where 2018 was spent dodging hurricanes, starting new renourishments, and the Folly boat’s meanderings, 2019 is shaping up to be more of a year of housekeeping duties on the island....
Funky Folly Art
Find Unique Art and gifts at the newly-opened Gallery Azul By Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Just a stroll down the street from Black Magic Café on the west side of Erie Avenue, Gallery Azul offers hip, unique art pieces perfect for adorning beach houses and...