The Keeper of the Light
Former Mayor Richard Beck’s legacy shines on in Folly Beach’s protected shoreline, preserved history and his beloved lighthouse by Regina Anderson | Special to The Current God knows I tried … those were the words at the bottom of Richard Beck’s instructions for his...
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Folly Begins Review of STR Cap
City seeking public input before hiring outside consultant to study possible changes by Lorne Chambers | Editor Three years after Folly Beach voters narrowly approved a referendum capping the number of short-term rental (STR) licenses at 800, city leaders have begun a...
Turning the Tide on Ocean Pollution
Folly Beach celebrates World Oceans Day with cleanup event on June 8 by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer Aclean, litter-free beach makes for not just a beautiful coastline, but a healthier one too. Folly Beach, like many coastal communities, plays an important...
A Great Day to Take a Kid Fishing
Jerry Pierce Memorial Fishing Tournament celebrates 15 years of youth fishing fun by Liv Dennis | Contributing Writer One of the community’s most beloved traditions will return on Saturday, June 6, when the Jerry Pierce Memorial Fishing Tournament celebrates its 15th...
Folly loves its furry friends, just make sure you follow the rules by Matt Poust | Contributing Writer As calendars flip to May, Folly Beach inches its way toward beach season. Storefronts bolster their staff for the great tourism flock, beach chairs and umbrellas...
From Shore to Sea
How Folly Beach Protects Its Sea Turtles by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer May 1 marks the beginning of turtle season on Folly Beach, with water temperatures reaching 68–70 degrees Fahrenheit — warm enough for sea turtles to begin coming ashore to lay their...
Folly Goes to Washington
City leaders travel to nation’s capital for annual summit focused on protecting coastal communities by Lorne Chambers | Editor City of Folly Beach Mayor Chris Bizzell, Deputy City Administrator/Municipal Clerk Wes Graham, and Dr. Nicole Elko, the Executive Director of...
Dolphin Days are Back
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network brings kayaking, yoga, and hands-on conservation April 20–25 from Staff Reports As spring settles in along the coast, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved natural residents, will once again take center...
The Dude Abides
Folly mourns loss of Dale Antley, who faced the end with style and grace special to The Current A small island has a way of holding its people close. And when it loses even one, the absence is felt in quiet, familiar places — along Center Street, at City Hall...
A Legacy of Service
Remembering John Merritt’s selfless commitment to community special to The Current On March 15, Folly Beach said goodbye to a man whose life was defined by outward service and commitment to others. John Frederick Merritt Jr. carried with him a strong sense of...
Out of this World
Planet Follywood Celebrates 20 Years on Folly Beach with a weekend-long celebration by Lorne Chambers | Editor Since the early 2000s, Planet Follywood has been a Center Street staple. As ingrained into the fabric of the island as the sand and salt are. “We’re a...