Rich Returns to Council
Former councilmember is back after winning special election by Lorne Chambers | Editor Thank God it’s over. It was a long campaign season, glad we pulled through it as an island,” said a relieved DJ Rich following the Tuesday, Feb. 17 special election, which saw him...
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Contain-ing Growth on Folly
City Aims to ban using shipping containers as structures on Folly Beach By Bill Davis | Contributing Writer There is no way Mayor Tim Goodwin will allow trailers to come back to Folly Beach, or apparently anything that reminds him of them — like container units....
The Noise Behind the Noise Ordinance
After much debate, Folly scraps new noise ordinance by Jenny Peterson | Contributing Writer After nearly six months of debating, writing, and voting on a newer, stricter Folly noise ordinance, more than 50 people showed up at a special council meeting in late May...
Comeback Pup of the Year
Folly dog On the mend after Terrible accident by Lorne Chambers | Editor One evening back in mid-May, Folly residents Natalie Kaiser and Ryan Hart rushed their 13-week-old puppy Brees from Folly Beach’s West Ashley Avenue to the emergency vet in West Ashley. Brees had...
A Big Slice of Charleston’s Wedding Cake
Folly Beach has become a hotspot for weddings, engagements, bachelorette parties, anniversaries, and all things matrimonial by Jenny Peterson | Contributing Writer It’s a regular scene on Folly Beach: rows of chairs arranged on the beach facing the ocean and a simple...
Folly’s No-No List Lengthens
The chasm between folly’s fun-time contingent and those making rules continues to grow as does the list of things no longer allowed By Bill Davis | Current Staff Writer So many things are no longer allowed on Folly Beach, and the list may be getting longer. Dogs this...
All Quiet on the Folly Front
Council set to vote on stricter noise ordinance this month that could affect several local businesses By Bill Davis | News Editor Folly is either about to get a lot quieter, or another step too close to becoming Isle of Palms. On Tuesday, May 14, City Council will...
Catching Summer Fun
Cast Off Monthly Fishing Tournament Series kicks off in May Special to The Current This spring and summer, catch fish, fun, and prizes at the Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission’s Cast Off Fishing Tournament at the Folly Beach and Mt. Pleasant fishing...
Dead Boat Round-Up
Local, state, and federal agencies working together to remove derelict boats from waterways by Bill Davis | Contributing Writer We see them out there in the water, lurking and moored. Deadbeat boats whose owners have abandoned them to the winds and the tides. Most of...
Celebrate Dolphin Week
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is asking for your help in counting and protecting our local dolphin by Lorne Chambers | Editor While Discovery Channel has practically made a national holiday out of Shark Week, local non-profit the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network...
Pier Pressure
Folly’s pier is under attack by marine worms By Bill Davis | Current Staff Writer The Charleston County government is in the “discovery phase” of replacing the Folly Beach Pier, while at the same time taking steps to repair damage done by sea worms that have bored...