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He must have been sitting close to the door A suspect who walked out on a $230 bar tab at the Surf Bar about 1:00 a.m. on 1/21 has not been apprehended, according to Folly Beach police. He and a male friend were last seen driving off at a fast rate of speed in... »
Parking decals for renters
By Lauren Dean Mayor Carl Beckmann has taken full responsibility for the recent problems experienced by Folly Beach renters who were unable to obtain parking decals. “I jumped the gun,” he said, referring to a letter that was sent to residents indicating that only property owners would receive decals this year. The letter was written... »
Get to know your Council Candidates
On April 6, Folly Beach voters will choose three Council Members to represent their interests for the next four years. Seven candidates want your vote and you will be bombarded daily with campaign literature. Rather than add to the rhetoric, I have sought to give you a feel for who the candidates are... »
Follywood Insider: Folly Beach has the Blues
By Ben Bounds Still reeling from the tragic and untimely death of Mississippi Delta bluesman Lil’ Dave Thompson on Valentine’s Day, and reflecting on the success of this year’s Lowcountry Blues Bash, it’s as good a time as any for us to turn the spotlight on the Folly Beach blues scene. As some of you may... »
“Southern Son, So Far”
By Blake Bunch Singer/Songwriter Justin Burke has manned numerous musical projects before, namely Jupiter’s Garden, as well as several Rock/Funk bands consisting of close friends, but his new album harkens back to an old sound. Familiar originals are given new life after years of performance refinement, and new tunes invite fans back to the Folk/Blues... »
U.S. Census Bureau canvassing Folly Beach
By Dave Stormer The Bureau of the Census will be canvassing Folly Beach beginning the week of March 1, 2010. Census workers, City residents or people familiar with the City, will be seeking to identify any “living quarters” and handing out a 2010 census questionnaire for the occupant. Living quarters are defined as any place... »
Folly Exchange Club Oyster Roast
The Folly Beach Exchange Club held their annual oyster roast at Bowen’s Island on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Another great product from Cincopa Send Files. Also read about Cincopa best wordpress plugins for your website. document.getElementById("_cp_widget_4b97a6e0e6863").innerHTML=''; cp_load_widget("%5Bcincopa+10563060%5D", "_cp_widget_4b97a6e0e6863"); »
Letters to the editor: March 5, 2010
Dear Editor, Why has the Mayor and the City of Folly Beach failed to take full advantage of the benefits available to the City of Folly Beach under the “American Recovery and Investment Act” (ARRA)? ARRA included new and expanded municipal bonding authority which would significantly lower the City’s borrowing costs. The Mayor and the City... »
Letter from the editor . . .
by Lauren Dean Despite website information outlining procedures for renters to obtain parking decals, Susan Breslin complained to City Council that she knew of several renters whose requests had been refused. The Mayor said he knew of no renters who had been denied permits. “That’s not true,” Breslin said. “I know people who have gone... »
The race for Mayor of Folly Beach
By Lauren Dean If it’s true that Folly Beach residents savor contentious elections, this year’s Mayoral race will not disappoint them. Current Mayor Carl Beckmann faces challenges from incumbent City Council members Eddie Ellis and Tim Goodwin in the Folly Beach elections on April 6. Carl Beckmann Beckmann contends that personal issues that have interfered with Council’s... »
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