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A letter from the Editor
Hello again to those of you who know me from around town or from my previous gig covering Folly Beach for The Journal. For those of you who don’t know me, let me introduce myself. I’m a University of South Carolina graduate with an MMC – Masters in Mass Communication. I’ve... »
Man arrested for exploiting elderly on Folly
Staff Report On January 16, the low temperature on Folly Beach was 26 degrees that day, but some discovered criminal activity expressed the true meaning of cold to Folly Beach Public Safety Director Terry Boatwright. That same afternoon, 47 year-old Paul Hanshaw was arrested for exploiting at least two, elderly Folly Beach residents out of... »
New art for the holidays
Continuing with their parade of visiting artists, At the Bridge Art Gallery will be hosting two wonderfully contrasting artists – Janet Kozachek and Linda Elksnin – during the month of December. Kozachek, a roster artist for the South Carolina State Arts Commission, is an accomplished and traveled painter and mosaic artist. Her art has been... »
No red carpets on Folly: Marshall Tucker denied
By Ali Akhyari As the South Carolina Film Commission continues its work of bringing “Hollywood” money to our State and local economies, the lowcountry, epitomizing natural and historic beauty, has become an increasingly popular locale for filmmakers. It’s inevitable, then, that stories featuring cultural icons on very local backgrounds will begin to surface. Folly Beach,... »
Eat Sustainably at BLU
This election season, the South Carolina Aquarium and BLU Restaurant & Bar invite you to choose sustainability with an evening of mouthwatering sustainable seafood and seafood education on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7 p.m. on Folly Beach. Enjoy oceanfront views, intimate dining and a chance to elect sustainability in our seas. New to the... »
Getting squirrelly with open rock
The Lonesome Squirrel Acoustic Jam sessions are an opportunity for “closet musicians” to come out and play music with like-minded individuals. Every Monday night at the Surf Bar from 8-11pm, music will be available for your listening and playing pleasure. The Monday night carnival promises to be an easy atmosphere for any music lover... »
Cough it up for the Fifth Annual Fur Ball
Provided by Pet Helpers Pet Helpers 5th Annual Fur Ball Black Tie Gala will be held Friday, November 6, 6:30pm, at Memminger Auditorium, located at 56 Beaufain Street in downtown Charleston. This year our theme is Fur Bollywood. Guests are encouraged to wear Bollywood attire and Saris … Bindis will abound! As you embark on... »
A friendly fright
Volunteers needed for annual Halloween Carnival Now in its 34th year, the Folly Beach Civic Club’s annual Halloween Carnival is a wonderfully fun time for children and it is absolutely free. In 1975, the Carnival was held in the Community Center. However, as the community has grown over the years, the Carnival has outgrown that... »
Immortalizing the Folly boat
Have you ever spent time to paint the Folly boat only to find out that 20 minutes later someone has painted over it with their own creation? It can certainly be disappointing to see your labor and creativity disappear more quickly than the tide. Fortunately, there is a way to keep all of that... »
Catch some fun: Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament
Provided by Charleston County Parks and Recreation The Folly Beach Fishing Pier is simply the best destination in the Lowcountry for pier fishing. So what better place to enter a pier fishing tournament and compete with other fisherman for awesome prizes? Come out on Saturday, August 29, to compete in the Annual Big Kahuna Fishing... »
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Wednesday, Mar 10
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