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The Coastal Conservation League Commends SC House on Passage of Local Food Bill: Local Food and Farm Economies Act signals strong support for local growers, calls for state-owned facilities to increase investment in South Carolina providers
Provided The Coastal Conservation League, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the natural environment of the South Carolina coastal plain and to enhancing the quality of life in its communities, applauded the South Carolina House of Representatives for passing House Bill 4881, the “Local Food and Farm Economies Act,” with overwhelming support last Thursday.... »
Serena Williams Enters Family Circle Cup: Former World No. 1 and Cup Champion Returns to Charleston
Serena Williams, former World No. 1 and 2008 Family Circle Cup Champion, has committed to the 2012 Charleston event. Williams, currently standing at World No. 11 in the WTA rankings, joins 2010 Cup champion Samantha Stosur, 2004 Cup Champion Venus Williams, and Vera Zvonareva in a world class player field assembling on Daniel Island.... »
Lucky Dog Publishing has Twitter and Mingle Forums
We would like to announce that Lucky Dog Publishing is now on Twitter. You can now follow updates and breaking news from Island Eye News, Island Connection, and Folly Current using your Twitter account. Along with Facebook, Twitter will enhance connectivity and interactions with our papers and the wider community. Follow Island Eye News... »
Built on a Sandy Foundation: City Gets Ball Rolling on Renourishment Request
By Stratton Lawrence Hurricane Irene may not have attacked Folly Beach head on, but it dealt a side swipe with its turbulent waters that ate away at huge chunks of the island’s beach. Folly Beach County Park was among the worst hit areas. The storm left behind walkways suspended eerily over a dozen feet... »
September Fishing Report
By Captain Geoff Bennett, Charleston Charter Fishing Fall is finally here! The fine fishing that accompanies this change in season has already begun. No more need to be on the water at first light to scratch out a few hours of fishing before the hot temperatures turn the bite off. Anglers can expect all... »
Folly Garden of Eden
By Blake Bunch Maybe you’ve seen the blue bottle tree, turning the corner at 2nd block and East Arctic (It was even a ‘What the Folly’ photo back in January!). But there’s more growing here than just pretty blue glass. Vivian Whorley has worked as a horticulturalist with the monks at Mepkin Abbey for... »
The New Voter ID Law: How it Affects Folly
By Susan Breslin You’ve probably heard about the new Voter ID law (now waiting for Department of Justice clearance). But here are parts of it that may affect some people on Folly Beach more than other places. Learn about it now so you don’t lose your vote. First, you’ll have to show a photo... »
Dancing into the Now
By Julia Scott When I was about four years old, I remember telling my mother I wanted to be a dancer. I distinctly recall my sister saying that I was too short. Somehow, I got tap lessons, and my sister, who was tall and thin, got ballet. With my early dream squashed, I went... »
Juicy’s Heard on Folly: May – hem
By Becky “Ju-C” Sparks If you’re a Folly Beach local or have spent a lot of time on the island, you’ve heard some interesting things. Some make you laugh uncontrollably, others confuse you terribly and plenty make you cringe. I’ve overheard a lot of things on this island and I’d like to share some... »
Love ‘em or loathe ‘em: Cruise liners impact on our barrier islands
By Blake Bunch Charleston has been a port of call for cruise ships since 1969, but not nearly to the extent of capacity and frequency that is seen today. Ships that called on Charleston during the early 1970s carried a capacity of about 700 people, and very rarely came to port as often as... »
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