The Keeper of the Light
Former Mayor Richard Beck’s legacy shines on in Folly Beach’s protected shoreline, preserved history and his beloved lighthouse by Regina Anderson | Special to The Current God knows I tried … those were the words at the bottom of Richard Beck’s instructions for his...
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Wahine Weekend Recap
Too much sun, a little surf, and lots of sisterhood by Liz Wolfe | Contributing Writer Female surfers of all ages and skill levels gathered on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 for the 23rd annual Folly Beach Wahine Classic (aka The Wahine). The surf competition —...
An Agave Grand Finale
For its final act, a towering century plant stretches to the sky by: Lorne Chambers | Editor Not far from the community garden on the West Side of Folly Beach, a natural phenomenon is taking place. A large century plant (Agave Americana) has begun its much-anticipated...
The Surf Issue
Remembering a Surfer, a Writer, and Friend by Lorne Chambers | Editor I never set out to be a journalist—if that’s even what I am. I just knew I wanted to write. Community newspapers were a way to earn a paycheck while stringing words together. Still, I always held...
Gromfest Returns to Folly
Annual youth surf contest will be held July 12 from Staff Reports One of Folly’s most beloved summer traditions returns this month. McKevlin’s Surf Shop will host its annual Gromfest on Saturday, July 12. Open to surfers 18 and under, Gromfest is a laid-back...
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...
Stewards of the Sea
A Look at Folly’s surf-centric nonprofit and community fixtures by Liz Wolfe | Contributing Writer Women have been surfing Folly Beach since the sport became popularized in the early 1960s. And while there are even more women and girls surfing now than back then,...
Fly Away Home
Folly shorebird to star in upcoming nature documentary by Liz Wolfe | Editor On an overcast day in early May, 15 women walked the sandy shoreline overlooking Morris Island, barefoot with binoculars in hand. Their guide was Master Naturalist and Charleston Bird Club...
Vacationing with Peace of Mind
Local therapist offers guided beach walks and virtual sessions to navigate vacation stress and family dynamics by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer Summertime often brings the idealized promise of relaxation with beach trips, family gatherings, and friend group...
Down Island Vibes with Barrier Island Views
Leave your worries at the dock and step aboard the Folly Tiki by Lorne Chambers | Editor Captain Ryan Carroll’s love of boats began at a young age. At 13, he mowed lawns around his neighborhood in Suffolk, VA to save up enough money to buy a jon boat. “I was pumped...
It Takes a Village
The Folly Art Village is every Wednesday at The Washout by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer The Folly Art Village first began with just 18 vendors and has now grown to support 30 small businesses that rotate during the market season from 5-9 p.m. every Wednesday...