Do It For Dale

Do It For Dale

Folly Beach community rallies around Local resident Dale Antley as he battles brain cancer  with a smile by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Nearly every day, 54-year-old Dale Antley checks into “Camp Dale” on Facebook, the unofficial name for his local spot on...

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Ninety and Fabulous

Ninety and Fabulous

Beloved resident and long-time city clerk to celebrate 90th birthday by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Marlene Estridge (née Browning) still goes to work each week at Folly Beach City Hall, a routine she has done for nearly 65 years. At age 90, she’s the...

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Folly Library Undergoes Renovations

Folly Library Undergoes Renovations

Local branch will be closed for several months From Staff Reports Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is closing the Folly Beach Library,located at 55 Center St, on Friday, March 1 at 1 p.m. to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing referendum-funded project....

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End of an Era

End of an Era

Folly’s beloved beach store changes hands after 72 years by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer For many Folly Beach vacationers, a trip to the Edge of America wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the beloved Mr. John’s Beach Store. The family-owned and operated...

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Flood Relief on the Way for Center Street

Flood Relief on the Way for Center Street

Resident input requested for $6 million drainage improvement project by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Laura Hooton, manager at Dulce Banana and Center Street Coffee, has worked at the locations for six years. She has a moniker for the businesses during a...

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Folly’s Wonder Woman

Folly’s Wonder Woman

Volunteer extraordinaire Vanessa Oltmann named S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources Volunteer of the Year by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Countless baby sea turtles hatched on Folly Beach have made it successfully into the Atlantic Ocean thanks to Vanessa Oltmann,...

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Where the Heart is

Where the Heart is

Folly non-profits make the community a better place to live by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Folly Beach may be small in size, but it’s big in the number of mission-driven citizens who work tirelessly through non-profits to make the community a better place...

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Folly Beach New Year’s Eve Guide

Folly Beach New Year’s Eve Guide

Celebrate New Year's Eve weekend on Folly Beach with Live Music, Fireworks and More! Here's what's happening this weekend on the Edge of America: View Full Calendar

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Walking with a Purpose

Walking with a Purpose

The third annual Walk and Talk for Hope raises awareness about suicide from Staff Reports The third Annual Walk & Talk For Hope will be held o Folly Beach from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 25. The event is traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and...

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Folly Beach Election 2023

Folly Beach Election 2023

Eight candidates face off for three open City Council Seats This year, Folly Beach is celebrating its 50th year as a city. The momentous occasion was highlighted last month with a series of events on the island. However, this year has also been one of the most...

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50 Years of Folly Beach

50 Years of Folly Beach

Folly Beach Set to Celebrate 50 Years as a City Sept. 22-Oct. 1 with street festivals, dancing on the pier, classic carnival rides, and more by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer In 1973, Richard Nixon was president of the United States, a new Plymouth automobile...

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