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Kill Your TV
View from the Edge By Brian Sanders What? No TV? Oh the horror! No American Idol, no Sports Center, no CSI? Surely I jest, right? I kid you not. Kill that one-eyed monster. You can at least unplug it for a few days and test the waters with one toe. Pick up a book,... »
New Legislation Could Allow Bikes Back on the Connector
A bill that would allow the City of Charleston to adopt an ordinance applying to the state for an exception to the freeway bike ban has been introduced in Columbia. Charleston Moves has been working with the Coastal Conservation League and its State Capitol staff on the legislation. It’s also been reviewed inside Charleston... »
Major Fire at 816 East Ashley Avenue
A fire broke out sometime after noon today at 816 East Ashley Avenue, with flames roaring over a dozen feet high from the roof by around 3 p.m. The second floor of the home was completely destroyed. No one was injured in the blaze. The house is a year-round rental, split into three units.... »
Ellis, Hickman, Scruggs Win Council Seats
In a tight City Council race on Tuesday, April 3, Eddie Ellis won reelection to City Council with 421 votes. Sandra Hickman secured a seat with 392 votes, while Tom Scruggs narrowly edged out incumbent D.J. Rich with 339 votes over Rich’s 326. Candidate Lewis Dodson, who unofficially withdrew and did not actively campaign,... »
Meet Your City Council Candidates
City Council Election —Tuesday, April 3 With the clock ticking toward the April 3 election, we put the four remaining candidates (for three available seats) on the hot seat, asking them to tackle questions about some of the most difficult and controversial issues on Folly Beach. There exact answers are printed here, with only... »
Warm Water Reds and Trout
April Fishing Report By Capt. Geoff Bennett Wonderful sunny weather has continued day after day, making for awesome fishing conditions. With all this warm weather, it’s no surprise that our fishery is 4-6 weeks ahead of schedule. The water is teeming with bait and even a few sharks are already cruising around. Expect April... »
Good Day, Sunshine
Dating Follies By Fay A. I have been asked by a few of my friends to tackle a very specific issue. It’s an age-old question that has plagued the hungover minds of countless people from all corners of the globe. It is a question that a large percentage of the population has probably struggled... »
Charleston International Film Festival Teams Up with Yo Art
Provided The 5th Annual Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF) presented by Charliewood Pictures, will kick off Opening Night on April 11 at the Sottile Theatre. A reception with Mayor Riley will begin the evening from 5-7 p.m., with Sundance Award winning film ‘Robot and Frank’ immediately following. Films of all lengths and genres will... »
First Annual Shamrock SUP Race Raises Money for Pet Helpers and the Emerson Rose Heart Foundation
Provided On a perfect St. Patrick’s Day Saturday on Folly Beach, Charleston SUP Safaris and Flipper Finders hosted the First Annual Shamrock SUP Race, raising $600 for Pet Helpers and the Emerson Rose Heart Foundation. Congratulations to division winners Caroline Rossi, Bubba Catoe, Sammi Arnold, and Tyler Cross. Share on FacebookTweet »
Navigating New Waters ~ The Joys of Boating
By Lori McGee Imagine yourself relaxing on a boat in harbor, being lulled into serenity by the motion of the waves. You are taking in all the sights and sounds that our glorious oceans provide. That dream can become a reality. Since we are fortunate to live near the water, it is easy to... »
















