A Parking Predicament
Folly administrator weighs in on parking lawsuit by Matt Poust | Contributing Writer The Folly Beach City Council is currently reviewing its contract with a third-party parking management service following the filing of a class action lawsuit that argues the legality...
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Folly Returns to the Polls
Two candidates seek to fill unexpired council term in April election by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Two candidates are running for one open council seat vacated by longtime council member and Folly Beach local Eddie Ellis, who announced earlier this year...
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...
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...
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,...
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 [tribe_events_list limit="35" venue="yes"]
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...