From Shore to Sea
How Folly Beach Protects Its Sea Turtles by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer May 1 marks the beginning of turtle season on Folly Beach, with water temperatures reaching 68–70 degrees Fahrenheit — warm enough for sea turtles to begin coming ashore to lay their...
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An Island Divided
A vote on capping short-term rentals has pit neighbors against one another by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer When Folly Beach administrator Aaron Pope gets to work these days, he can almost guarantee that he’ll be fielding phone calls and emails from residents...
Lawsuit Challenges Legitimacy of Feb. 7 Vote
Lawsuit against Folly Beach claims enforcing cap on short-term rentals is illegal, despite future vote results By Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer A decision by residents at the voting booth on whether to cap short-term rentals on Folly Beach to 800 total on...
What’s in the Cards For Folly Beach in 2023?
What’s an ‘off-season?’ Folly Beach has no shortage of things to do year-round and the city’s 2023 calendar is already packed with festivals, beach cleanups, fishing tournaments, new amenities coming online and even a vote on an important issue on short-term rentals....
Run, Folly, Run
Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K supports preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse from Staff Reports The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) has partnered again with Save the Light to host it’s annual half marathon and 5K, on Feb. 4 on...
Short-term Folly Beach rental cap likely to be put to a vote on a ballot
The Power of Petition by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer The polarizing issue of whether or not to put a cap on the number of short-term rentals on Folly Beach will likely be put on a ballot in a referendum for voters to decide. The likely vote at the polls is...
Lady Fin Charters sets the hook with female anglers
by Jenny Peterson | Staff Writer At Lady Fin Charters, a woman-owned and operated charter fishing company out of Folly Beach, there’s no pressure to know anything about fishing or the Folly Beach waterways when you step on her boat. In fact, owner and angler Captain...
Local couple makes a simple trek around the island a fun game
Summertime Beach Bingo by Jeff Irvan | Special to The Current It’s 6:45 a.m. on a summertime Saturday as I spray silicone on Crusty Rusty’s chain. I’m excited for this particular day because it’s change-over day in the heart of the high rental season. With my bingo...
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...