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VIEW FROM THE EDGE By Brian Sanders Yes, it was a pleasure to burn! Remember Fahrenheit 451, the book by Ray Bradbury, the title being the temperature at which paper burns? If not, it is a classic Orwellian novel about a world gone amuck, where reading is prohibited and book burnings are your typical social... »
Three Reasons to Look Forward to February
Surf By Jud Bushkar PHOTO CREDIT: Justin Morris, Follyhood.blogspot.com As January draws to a close, I look back on the first month of 2012 with mixed feelings. The weather on land and ocean temperatures have been extremely mild. The near shore water temperature hovered in the mid to high 50s. Last January, you may remember, brought ocean... »
The Folly Fonion
News In Photos: Joe Paterno Reportedly Fakes Own Death, Seen Meeting With Dallas Cowboys Ownership Local Woman Still Wondering Who Won Taste Of Folly FOLLY BEACH, SC— Area island simpleton, Alex Hunter, recently wrote a letter to the editor bringing up the constantly asked question of ‘Who won the Taste of Folly?’ “I just want... »
Vendors, Voters, and Sewers
City Council, January 24, 2012 By Denise K. James Work Session, 6 pm Council met to discuss the four topics of transient vendors, beach franchise, elections, and maintenance through James Island’s Public Service District. The topic of transient vendors began with zoning administrator Aaron Pope, who explained a switch in the ordinances. Ordinance 24-11 regarding the vendors, was... »
Welcome Back, Blotter?
By David Crawford Ever wonder what happened to the Folly Current’s Police Blotter? Not me. Here we are, three issues into 2012, and I’ve yet been able to obtain the police reports needed to write each piece. As a matter of fact, since taking over writing the Blotter after Blake Bunch left in the... »
Save the Light Half-Marathon & 5K
Save the Light Half-Marathon & 5K to support the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse February 4, 2012 The Tides Hotel on Folly Beach and BLU Restaurant and Bar are teaming up with Save the Light for the annual Save the Light Half-Marathon and 5K walk or run. This weekend’s event is in efforts to raise funds for... »
OP ED: Bikes Banned on James Island Connector
City of Charleston Decides to Enforce Little Known Law By Christine Wilkerson With the ban on bicycles on the James Island Connector set to go into place as soon as signs are up, bikers will have no safe, legal way to get to the peninsula from James Island or the reverse. The news that the City... »
Free Fire Extinguishers?
Eddie Ellis proposes Operation Home Safe By Stratton Lawrence A house fire or burglary can be a devastating event to a family, taking a toll both financially and in the emotional loss of losing one’s possessions and heirlooms. At the January 10 council meeting, Councilmember Eddie Ellis proposed two resolutions packaged together as ‘Operation Home Safe’... »
NEWS – Dropping the Flip Flop Drop
Logistics of New Years Eve event bring tensions to light By Stratton Lawrence In the end, 2012 began on Folly Beach with a happy celebration. Dropping a giant pair of flip-flops as the clock struck midnight seemed right in line with our island’s laid back reputation. But unbeknownst to many of the revelers on Center Street,... »
Renourishing the Beach, Reconsidering Election Commission
Council Notes and Work Session, January 10 By Denise James All council members were present. COMMENTS AND APPEARANCES Mayor Goodwin and Office J. Couche introduced Folly Beach’s new Sergeant, Kevin Barckle, from Pennsylvania. “He has lots of experience, including fire-fighting certification,” remarked Couche. Barkle said, “I just turned 44 in August and I wanted to use the extensive... »
