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Folly Beach
"The Edge of America", Folly Beach is one of South Carolina's many barrier islands and one of several beaches in Charleston County.
The area has a popular tourist beach season, with visitors coming out for the surfing waves, long beaches, nearby stores, bars, and restaurants.
In recent days there has been a debate over previously allowed drinking on the beach.
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Folly Beach Sea and Sand Fest kicks off April 13
By George Kaplan on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 - 10:39amThe 23rd installment of the Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival will take place on Center Street during the weekend of April 12.The Edge of America will party down from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. Children's activities will be... More
Folly, Kiawah, proposed as critical loggerhead habitats
By Amanda Click on Saturday, 23 March 2013 - 11:06amNearly 740 miles of beaches along the eastern seaboard, including Folly Beach and Kiawah Island, have been proposed to be considered as "critical habitat areas" for the threatened loggerhead sea turtle.The proposal, submitted by the U.S.... More
One dead in Folly Beach apartment fire (Update: Victim identified)
By Amanda Click on Friday, 22 March 2013 - 9:47amOne person perished in an early-morning fire that tore through an apartment located at 81 Center Street on Folly Beach.The victim, 43-year-old Thomas Theil, died from smoke inhalation.The cause of the fire is still being investigated. More
Raccoons all but disappear on Folly Beach after virus outbreak
By Ken Hawkins on Monday, 11 March 2013 - 9:42amA distemper outbreak has decimated the population of raccoons on Folly Beach, and some suspision is falling on warmer weather for making conditions perfect for the virus. More
Bike path to link Folly through Isle of Palms gets a price tag (Update: Gaining momentum)
By Ken Hawkins on Friday, 1 February 2013 - 10:23amUpdates are at the bottom.Back in early 2010 an effort got underway to link the 24 miles from Isle of Palms through downtown Charleston to Folly Beach with an environment safe enough for experienced riders and youths alike.Now the Battery2Beach... More
11th annual Fight For Air run and walk returns November 9
By scintern on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 - 2:41pmThe 11th annual Fight For Air 10K/5K Run and Walk presented by Lucey Law will be held on Saturday, November 9, to support the American Lung Association.The 10K is at 8:45 a.m., and the 5K is at 9 at the Folly Beach Pier. Participants can... More
Video from the Lowcountry polar bear plunges
By Ken Hawkins on Wednesday, 2 January 2013 - 8:23amThe Charleston area's two annual polar bear plunges returned Tuesday, and we've dug up a couple videos.Over on Sullivan's Island the Dunleavy’s Pub Polar Plunge benefited the South Carolina Special Olympics, but a bit of confusion... More
Folly or Sullivan's? Two Lowcountry polar bear plunge options
By Ken Hawkins on Monday, 31 December 2012 - 10:27amUpdate: Check out the videos.The Charleston area's two annual chances to get a (little) chilly in the ocean's water are returning.You can head down to Folly Beach for their 2013 Polar Bear Plunge at noon. Head down to the east side of the pier... More
Plan in works to repair Folly Beach County Park's erosion (Updated)
By Ken Hawkins on Monday, 17 December 2012 - 10:35amUpdates are at the bottom:Back in 2011 a relatively uneventful Hurricane Irene swung near South Carolina, but the waves from that storm amplified erosion at Folly Beach County Park and have left the popular attraction closed ever since.Now plans... More
Alcohol is gone from Folly Beach's sand, but quiet times are still silent
By Ken Hawkins on Monday, 17 December 2012 - 7:03amIt's been more than six months since Folly Beach kicked alcohold off its beach in hopes of less routy times, but over at The Holy City Sinner, it's anonomyous author is still peaved.In part, "Local businesses are hurting, the police force has been... More
