Surf, Strength, and Sisterhood
Wahine Classic brings surfers of all ages together again on Folly Beach by: Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer The Wahine Classic, the longest-running all-female surf competition on the East Coast and South Carolina’s only all-female surf contest, takes place every...
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Beach Blotter — February 2016
Saturday, Feb. 6 “My Fridge is Full” The Responding Officer (R/O) was dispatched to a Folly Road grocery store around 5 p.m. There he met with a 33-year-old male store clerk who said he had been threatened by a delivery driver (age unknown). According to the clerk, he...
City Council Report — February 2016
By Charles McCarty | Staff Writer Work Session The Work Session convened at 6 p.m., Council considered two items: a. The refunding of the 2010 General obligation bond. Finance Director Lee Gessner explained he felt that the interest rate on the bond is higher than...
A Glimpse Into the Future of Folly
How the City’s 10-Year Comprehensive Plan will guide Folly Beach through 2025 By Bill Davis | Staff Writer Folly Beach is at a crossroads: Does it want to be more like Isle of Palms, or more like the “funky” Folly of yore? In February, City Council will vote whether...
Field of Dreams
In just a few months, Folly’s Community Garden sprouts into reality By Lorne Chambers | Editor Not long ago, when Folly Green Team was first established, one of its many initiatives was to create a community garden, where full-time residents could lease one of 16...
Council Report — January 2016
Franchise Licenses, Construction Noise, and other sundry business By Charles McCarty | Staff Writer Folly Beach City Council met for its regularly scheduled, monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The evening began with a Work Session at 6 p.m. Council considered three...
Beach Blotter
Sunday, Jan. 3 | A Laptop, a Crockpot and a Kitchen Knife Set The Responding Officer (R/O) was dispatched to a west side residence around 5 p.m. in reference to a possible Burglary. Upon arrival, he met with the 26-year-old female complainant who said she had come...
Taking The Plunge
2016 Polar Plunge welcomes hundreds looking to make a fresh, chilly start to the new year It was close to 80 degrees on Christmas day on Folly Beach. So the idea of stripping down to your skivvies and jumping in the ocean didn’t seem like that big of a deal. The days...
(re)Nourishing Folly Beach
What 2016 holds for the ‘Edge of America’ By Bill Davis | Staff Writer There is certainly plenty to nourish on Folly Beach. From the funky, small-town feel, to the surfing, to the growing amenities that welcome more and more travelers every year to the island. So,...
Evoking the Spirit of Folly
Folly Beach Tourism Rolls Out New Branding with new website, tourism guide, and logo Special to The Current The Folly Beach Tourism and Visitor Promotion Committee (TVPC) revealed a new branding package in November 2015 including a new logo and a revamped website. The...
City Council Report — December 2015
City Attorney Out, Comp. Plan and Folly Festivals Discussed By Charles McCarty | Staff Writer The Folly Beach City Council met twice in December. Its first meeting was Tuesday, Dec. 8. A Work Session began at 6 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, except...