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A Folly Beach Lampoon’d Vacation

Monday, August 22, 2011
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By Joel Flores (Sometime in the very near future, Folly Beach, USA. Hey! It could happen!) That first beer together; a rite of passage celebrated by fathers and sons everywhere. Well, almost everywhere. “Here we are son. Finally! Folly Beach!” “Dad why couldn’t we just talk back at the rental? It’s hot out here.”... »

The Word from Bowen’s Island

Monday, August 22, 2011
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The Word from Bowen’s Island

By Smoky Weiner Another fire at Bowens, this time at a home and possibly caused by dryer lint.  Did you ever think lint was dangerous?  It is. Remember these tips:  Carry only change and credit cards, as these do not cause lint.  Do not wear underwear, especially if it’s Angora or Cashmere, which are much more... »

Smoky Weiner Loves A Nice Riot

Monday, July 11, 2011
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By Smoky Weiner This is no fun, no fun at all. What’s this City coming to? I spent years of my life protesting stuff and attending council meetings and watching pitched battles between different factions of residents. Owners versus renters, out of state second home owners versus crusty natives, nature lovers versus greedy developers,... »

The View from Bowens

Monday, June 27, 2011
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The View from Bowens

By Smoky Weiner Spoleto’s over, summer’s here, and okay, maybe I am a distant relative of Anthony Weiner.  More distant than ever I would say.  As you may imagine, we Weiners don’t have enough problems fending off abuse and bad jokes our whole lives.  We need our cousin Anthony (163 times removed), to make... »

A Rough Hurricane Season Ahead: Climatologists once again predict a higher than average storm year

Monday, June 13, 2011
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A Rough Hurricane Season Ahead: Climatologists once again predict a higher than average storm year

Staff report The southeast coast of the United States affords its residents luxuries which people from all over the world travel here to experience. The lush marshlands, the salty breeze and the unique ocean views are the idea of paradise for many. But all the benefits of coastal living come with a price. Hurricane... »

A Solution to Folly Beach Traffic Problems

Monday, June 13, 2011
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By Andrea Weathers It is only May and the traffic traveling to and from Folly Beach has been a two hour ordeal on Saturdays and an hour on Sundays since April. The cars back up to Camp Road and farther. If a resident works off the island, they cannot get back home in less... »

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