Oh, Christmas Tree (Farm)
Folly Beach’s unique “u-cut” Christmas tree farm a block from the ocean by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer If you drive by the address 112 East Ashley Ave. during the holiday season, you may do a double take: Roughly 140 Frasier Fir Christmas trees are planted...
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Folly Library Undergoes Renovations
Local branch will be closed for several months From Staff Reports Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is closing the Folly Beach Library,located at 55 Center St, on Friday, March 1 at 1 p.m. to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing referendum-funded project....
Flood Relief on the Way for Center Street
Resident input requested for $6 million drainage improvement project by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Laura Hooton, manager at Dulce Banana and Center Street Coffee, has worked at the locations for six years. She has a moniker for the businesses during a...
Where the Heart is
Folly non-profits make the community a better place to live by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Folly Beach may be small in size, but it’s big in the number of mission-driven citizens who work tirelessly through non-profits to make the community a better place...
Walking with a Purpose
The third annual Walk and Talk for Hope raises awareness about suicide from Staff Reports The third Annual Walk & Talk For Hope will be held o Folly Beach from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 25. The event is traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and...
50 Years of Folly Beach
Folly Beach Set to Celebrate 50 Years as a City Sept. 22-Oct. 1 with street festivals, dancing on the pier, classic carnival rides, and more by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer In 1973, Richard Nixon was president of the United States, a new Plymouth automobile...
End of an Era
Folly’s beloved beach store changes hands after 72 years by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer For many Folly Beach vacationers, a trip to the Edge of America wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the beloved Mr. John’s Beach Store. The family-owned and operated...
Folly’s Wonder Woman
Volunteer extraordinaire Vanessa Oltmann named S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources Volunteer of the Year by Jenny Peterson | Current Staff Writer Countless baby sea turtles hatched on Folly Beach have made it successfully into the Atlantic Ocean thanks to Vanessa Oltmann,...
Folly Beach New Year’s Eve Guide
Celebrate New Year's Eve weekend on Folly Beach with Live Music, Fireworks and More! Here's what's happening this weekend on the Edge of America: View Full Calendar [tribe_events_list limit="35" venue="yes"]
Folly Beach Election 2023
Eight candidates face off for three open City Council Seats This year, Folly Beach is celebrating its 50th year as a city. The momentous occasion was highlighted last month with a series of events on the island. However, this year has also been one of the most...
Flipping the Script
Bottlenose dolphins along the East Coast get a new moniker From Staff Reports You may be familiar with common bottlenose dolphins, known by their scientific name, Tursiops truncatus. But did you know that there are three different ranging patterns for bottlenose...