Looking Out for Our Locals
LMMN works to protect Lowcountry dolphins, hosts fundraiser Nov. 22 by Liv Dennis | Contributing Writer Along the waters surrounding Folly Beach, dolphins are more than a familiar sight. The local rivers and tidal creeks are home to resident dolphins that raise their...
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City Chooses Texas Company for STR Study
Smart City Policy Group will examine the economic and community impacts of STRs, with findings expected from Staff Reports Folly Beach City Council has selected Smart City Policy Group out of Austin to conduct an independent study of the island’s short-term rental...
Beneath the Mask
A renewed battle over short-term rentals has exposed an uglier side of Folly by Lorne Chambers | Editor For hundreds of years, battles have been fought on the shores of Folly Beach, both literal and symbolic. And our typically peaceful little island has never been a...
A Marker for a Musical Landmark
New historical marker recognizes Folly Beach home where an American classic took shape from Staff Reports Folly Beach has always attracted its share of characters, artists, writers and musicians. More than 90 years ago, one of America’s most famous composers was among...
Witches, Costumes, and Community
From carnivals to contests, Halloween traditions come to life this month by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer Spooky season has arrived on Folly Beach, and there are plenty of Halloween festivities on the calendar to get the community in the spirit. From decorated...
A Force For Good
Annual run/walk brings lung cancer survivors, families, and supporters to Folly from Staff Reports Few things signal the arrival of fall in the Lowcountry quite like oysters, barbecue, and live music. Hundreds of runners and walkers will take to the streets of Folly...
Center Street is Open For Business
City covers admission for guests with reserved tickets as Mermaids & Mateys hopes to help Folly businesses rebound from a summer under construction by Lorne Chambers | Editor After a summer in which Folly Beach’s stormwater drainage project disrupted traffic,...
Her Island, Her Canvas
Folly mourns the loss of beloved local artist Osee Koger by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer The Folly community said goodbye last month to a talented and well-loved local artist. Osee Koger, a Folly Beach native whose colorful work became a familiar sight...
The Quest for the Golden Bone
Salty Snout Showdown promises ‘beautiful chaos’ while raising money for Pet Helpers by Liv Dennis | Contributing Writer Dogs will take center stage on Folly Beach Saturday, Sept. 19 for a competition where weird tricks, big personalities, and questionable fashion...
Back to the Cap
Judge’s ruling reopens Folly’s bitter STR debate as city moves to preserve 800-license limit by Lorne Chambers | Editor For more than three years, few issues have divided Folly Beach quite like short-term rentals. The debate has touched nearly every nerve on the...
The Pain of Progress
As the Center Street Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements Project nears completion, many businesses are still reeling from lost revenue during a summer mired in construction. Often, visitors to Folly had to navigate a labyrinth of building materials, temporary...