Mermaids, Mateys, and Muffins

Mermaids, Mateys, and Muffins

End of the season festival welcomes back Folly Beach’s own Dangermuffin by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Officially marking the end of summer and tourist season, Mermaids and Mateys will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4. This year’s festival promises loads of...
Slightly Off-Center

Slightly Off-Center

Center Street Coffee expands with new location, new offerings, and a kosher menu by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer Popular local coffee shop, Center Street Coffee, has found a new home—and it’s bigger, better, and bolder than ever. The shop recently moved into...
Faces of Folly — Big Ken with the Big Smile

Faces of Folly — Big Ken with the Big Smile

Checking out (and checking in with a familiar face at Bert’s Market The first time I remember meeting “Big” Ken Kirk was during a Porchfest, probably five years ago. I went into Bert’s Market to buy some beer for the after-after-after party in Roger Rutledge’s...
A Rising Threat

A Rising Threat

How sea level rise is reshaping our future by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer Dubbed “the Edge of America,” Folly Beach is a barrier island that is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of the changing climate—particularly rising sea levels that threaten to...
Wahine Weekend Recap

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 —...

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