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...
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Local Folly Landmark Gets Major Makeover
New owner aims to keep newly-named ‘Folliday Inn’ a Folly institution for years to come by Jenny Peterson | Staff Writer In the early aughts, visitors to Folly Beach had just two options when it came to traditional hotels—the Holiday Inn and the Holliday Inn. The...
It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Timing
In the midst of hectic summer season, local businesses are feeling the impact of ongoing sidewalks project Going to a spa is supposed to be relaxing, a getaway with tinkling music, lavender aromas, and calming balms....
Mermaids & Mateys Event Returns to Folly
A weekend of fun celebrating the end of summer, held Sept. 23-24 from Staff Reports Last year, Mermaids and Mateys, a newly-formed event designed to celebrate the end of summer had to be scaled back due to COVID-19 concerns. But this year the family-friendly festival...
Sisterhood in Surfing: Folly Beach Wahine Surfing Contest celebrates 20 years
Folly Beach Wahine Surfing Contest celebrates 20 years by Jenny Peterson | Staff Writer More than 125 surfers of all skill levels are expected to descend on Folly Beach in late July for an annual weekend surfing contest. Surfers will come from across the country—as...
Off the Wall: Folly Beach proves fertile ground for local mural artist Jimmy O’Brian
by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Local artist Jimmy O’Brian has graced many memorable walls throughout the Lowcountry with his uniquely sublime art. One of his most recent murals is nestled outside of Folly Beach’s Irish Pub, St. James Gate. The entrance to...
Folly Beach Presents Evenings in The Park Live Music Series
Enjoy two nights of live music and sunset views this month from Folly Beach County Park’s Dunes House from Staff Reports Bring friends and family to Folly Beach County Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on July 20 and July 27 for an “Evening in The Park.” The deck of the park's...
Folly Beach Looking For Long-Term Solutions for Short-Term Rentals
Residents pack chamber to voice concerns over proposed ordinances by Bill Davis | Staff Writer Mayor Tim Goodwin saw one pof his two Short-Term Rental ordinances survive a late-June special City Council Meeting. But it took a while. A capacity crowd turned out for the...
Six rehabilitated sea turtles released at Folly Beach County Park
Heading Back Home from Staff Reports What started off as a calm, picturesque morning at Folly Beach County Park, turned into a spirited celebration as the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center released six rehabilitated sea turtles into the Atlantic Ocean....
Taking Root, Volunteers to help transplant marsh grass on Folly Beach
by Jenny Peterson | Staff Writer In late June, dozens of volunteers are set to spruce up Folly Beach’s “front lawn”—the marsh grass that grows at the Folly River Landing and Turn of River on the side of the bridge that ushers drivers onto the island. Volunteers will...
Coastal birds are nesting on Folly beaches this spring
Staff Reports Audubon South Carolina wants you to be a part of their comeback story All along the Atlantic coast, as people flock to their favorite coastal destinations for sun and fun, shorebirds and seabirds return with them to nest and rest. Folly Beach’s...