Thursday, March 28 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-03-28 20:58:00 GMT
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) - Starting this weekend, Folly Beach Public Safety officers will be increasing patrols on the streets and beaches as it gears up for the tourist season. "As we get more peopleMore >>
Starting this weekend, Folly Beach Public Safety officers will be increasing patrols on the streets and beaches as it gears up for the tourist season.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 2:47 PM EST2013-01-31 19:47:35 GMT
PARK CITY, Utah (AP/WCIV) - A 16-foot great white shark named Mary Lee is among those who like calling North Carolina home.The Ocearch Shark Tracker has kept track of the 3,500-pound Mary Lee since sheMore >>
A 16-foot great white shark named Mary Lee is among those who like calling the Carolinas home. The Ocearch Shark Tracker has kept track of the 3,500-pound Mary Lee since she was tagged in September off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass.
Saturday, January 26 2013 10:48 AM EST2013-01-26 15:48:23 GMT
For a quarter of a century, South Carolina's stated policy on beachfront management was one of retreat - trying to move development away from the shore.More >>
For a quarter of a century, South Carolina's stated policy on beachfront management was one of retreat - trying to move development away from the shore.More >>
Thursday, January 17 2013 9:29 AM EST2013-01-17 14:29:58 GMT
A movement to overturn the current booze ban on Folly Beach is underway. Last September, city council banned alcohol on the beach followingMore >>
A movement to overturn the current booze ban on Folly Beach is underway. Last September, city council banned alcohol on the beach following a Fourth of July brawl. Now one group wants to change that. The group is called Voices of Reason. Members are asking for only a partial ban on alcohol and that the issue be put to a public vote.More >>
Wednesday, December 12 2012 5:22 PM EST2012-12-12 22:22:52 GMT
Folly Beach County Park is now in danger of falling off the Edge of America, for good. A last ditch effort to save the beach, and the park, could be stopped before it starts.More >>
Folly Beach County Park is now in danger of falling off the Edge of America for good. A last ditch effort to save the beach -- and the park -- could be stopped before it starts. More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 9:16 AM EDT2012-10-25 13:16:33 GMT
Coast Guard Sector Charleston is urging boaters and swimmers to stay off and out of ocean waters along the Ga., and S.C., coastlines until the expected Hurricane Sandy has passed and sea conditions return to normal.More >>
Coast Guard Sector Charleston is strongly urging boaters and swimmers to stay off and out of ocean waters along the Ga., and S.C., coastlines until the expected Hurricane Sandy has passed and sea conditions return to normal.More >>
Friday, September 7 2012 9:36 AM EDT2012-09-07 13:36:47 GMT
The temporary booze ban was supposed to end September 10 but now it will be next year before you can legally crack open a cold one on the beach.More >>
The temporary booze ban was supposed to end September 10 but now it will be next year before you can legally crack open a cold one on the beach.More >>
Sunday, August 26 2012 4:45 PM EDT2012-08-26 20:45:03 GMT
Along Folly Road, sits the Folly boat that has been much like a billboard of public expression. Recently it was used to paint direct jabs at city leaders.More >>
Along Folly Road, sits the Folly boat that has been much like a billboard of public expression. Recently it was used to paint direct jabs at city leaders.More >>
Tuesday, August 21 2012 7:42 PM EDT2012-08-21 23:42:22 GMT
According to documents obtained from the town, Officer Ronald Avallone requested a grievance hearing, which will be heard before the grievance committee made up of town staff members.More >>
According to documents obtained from the town, Officer Ronald Avallone requested a grievance hearing, which will be heard before the grievance committee made up of town staff members.More >>
Wednesday, August 15 2012 9:37 AM EDT2012-08-15 13:37:41 GMT
On Tuesday, Folly Beach city council voted 4-to-3 to ban alcohol on the beach without putting the issue to a public vote. Ordinance No. 24-12 passed on first reading.More >>
On Tuesday, Folly Beach city council voted 4-to-3 to ban alcohol on the beach without putting the issue to a public vote. Ordinance No. 24-12 passed on first reading. It still has two more readings to go before becoming law.More >>
Saturday, August 4 2012 4:00 PM EDT2012-08-04 20:00:31 GMT
The last major lighthouse built in the United States is 50 years old this year. And the National Park Service is considering ways to keep Charleston Light on Sullivan's Island shining well into the future.More >>
The last major lighthouse built in the United States is 50 years old this year. And the National Park Service is considering ways to keep Charleston Light on Sullivan's Island shining well into the future.More >>
Saturday, July 28 2012 6:07 PM EDT2012-07-28 22:07:02 GMT
In its sixth year of existence, Aquapalooza offered a supply of fun expected from an event that has grown to more than a dozen celebrations around the country and internationally.More >>
In its sixth year of existence, Aquapalooza offered a supply of fun expected from an event that has grown to more than a dozen celebrations around the country and internationally.More >>
Saturday, July 28 2012 2:02 PM EDT2012-07-28 18:02:38 GMT
When you think of Sullivan's Island, what comes to mind? Its rustic beaches, vast dunes, or its ever-evolving tidal pools? For many, it's what you simply can't miss-- it's the lighthouse. More >>
When you think of Sullivan's Island, what comes to mind? Its rustic beaches, vast dunes, or its ever-evolving tidal pools? For many, it's what you simply can't miss-- it's the lighthouse. More >>
Wednesday, July 18 2012 7:55 PM EDT2012-07-18 23:55:47 GMT
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A plane towing an advertising banner has crashed just off shore at North Myrtle Beach, and witnesses say the pilot jumped to safety just before the aircraft hit the water. NorthMore >>
A plane towing an advertising banner has crashed just off shore at North Myrtle Beach, and witnesses say the pilot jumped to safety just before the aircraft hit the water.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 7:04 PM EDT2012-07-17 23:04:04 GMT
You may remember several events had to be canceled at the Folly pier last year, because officials worried its pilings were not stable following Hurricane Irene.More >>
You may remember several events had to be canceled at the Folly pier last year, because officials worried its pilings were not stable following Hurricane Irene.More >>
Friday, July 13 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-07-13 23:08:00 GMT
By Lia Sestriclsestric@abcnews4.comSULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) – An alcohol ban at Folly Beach may not prevent drinkers from heading to the sand. Both Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms say they stillMore >>
An alcohol ban at Folly Beach may not prevent drinkers from heading to the sand. More >>
Friday, July 13 2012 7:02 AM EDT2012-07-13 11:02:55 GMT
At a special meeting Thursday, Folly Beach's city council passed the first reading on an ordinance aimed at permanently banning alcoholic beverages of the beach. More >>
At a special meeting Thursday, Folly Beach's city council passed the first reading on an ordinance aimed at permanently banning alcoholic beverages of the beach. More >>
Wednesday, July 11 2012 11:47 PM EDT2012-07-12 03:47:34 GMT
The organizers that sponsored the big Fourth of July party on Folly Beach could face some stiff penalties. According to police, they were not authorized to set up shop near 10th Street. More >>
The organizers that sponsored the big Fourth of July party on Folly Beach could face some stiff penalties. According to police, they were not authorized to set up shop near 10th Street. More >>
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. – A 4th of July Folly Beach party that left several police officers injured and seven people in jail was never legally suppose to happen at all. A 4th of July fight that happened atMore >>
A July Fourth Folly Beach party that left several police officers injured, and seven people in jail, may have been held illegally. More >>
Sunday, July 8 2012 1:45 PM EDT2012-07-08 17:45:51 GMT
Summertime in the Lowcountry means time spent in the water. But statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that fun in the water can turn deadly.More >>
Summertime in the Lowcountry means time spent in the water. But statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that fun in the water can turn deadly.More >>
Thursday, July 5 2012 7:21 PM EDT2012-07-05 23:21:06 GMT
Multiple officers with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and the Folly Beach Police Department responded to a complaint of a rowdy crowd in the area of 10th street east on the beach Wednesday. More >>
Multiple officers with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and the Folly Beach Police Department responded to a complaint of a rowdy crowd in the area of 10th street east on the beach Wednesday. More >>
The "Salute from the Shore III" military flyover roared through the sky July 4th and flying the planes were the last armed forces to leave Iraq.More >>
The "Salute from the Shore III" military flyover roared through the sky July 4th and flying the planes were the last armed forces to leave Iraq.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 11:58 AM EDT2012-07-03 15:58:15 GMT
Police in South Carolina beach communities are expecting lots of visitors this holiday week thanks to lower gasoline prices. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports that more police and fire officials willMore >>
Police in South Carolina beach communities are expecting lots of visitors this holiday week thanks to lower gasoline prices.More >>
Monday, June 11 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-06-11 23:08:07 GMT
Gov. Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Jeff Duncan are joining to support legislation they hope will lead to authorize drilling for oil and gas off South Carolina's shores.More >>
Gov. Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Jeff Duncan are joining to support legislation they hope will lead to authorize drilling for oil and gas off South Carolina's shores.More >>
Tuesday, May 29 2012 7:27 AM EDT2012-05-29 11:27:36 GMT
When it rains on Folly Beach one would think the island town would turn into a ghost town. But the opposite happened Memorial Day weekend. Local surf shops saw a surge of buyers.More >>
When it rains on Folly Beach one would think the island town would turn into a ghost town. But the opposite happened Memorial Day weekend. Local surf shops saw a surge of buyers.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 3:21 PM EDT2012-05-26 19:21:20 GMT
While the weather remains calm and sunny on the coast of Charleston, the waves of the Atlantic are causing trouble thanks to Tropical Storm Beryl.More >>
While the weather remains calm and sunny on the coast of Charleston, the waves of the Atlantic are causing trouble thanks to Tropical Storm Beryl.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 12:44 PM EDT2012-05-26 16:44:14 GMT
Every Memorial Day weekend since 1991, Dr. Beach has released his list of America's Best Beaches and this year, Kiawah Island and the CCPRC made the cut.More >>
Every Memorial Day weekend since 1991, Dr. Beach has released his list of America's Best Beaches and this year, Kiawah Island and the CCPRC made the cut.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:46 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:46:56 GMT
If you're one of the thousands of beach-goers to hit The Edge of America this Memorial Day weekend, you might notice a couple of guys on the side of the road trying to help visitors beat the heat.More >>
If you're one of the thousands of beach-goers to hit The Edge of America this Memorial Day weekend, you might notice a couple of guys on the side of the road trying to help visitors beat the heat.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:57 AM EDT2012-05-23 12:57:20 GMT
By Nikki Gaskins ngaskins@abcnews4.com FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV)—Folly Beach Police got a lesson in disabilities Tuesday night after they recently forced a blind woman to leave the beach. Officer KeeganMore >>
Folly Beach Police got a lesson in disabilities Tuesday night after they recently forced a blind woman to leave the beach.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:29 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:29:34 GMT
By Eric Eganeegan@abcnews4.comFOLLY BEACH, SC (WCIV) -- A blind woman booted off Folly Beach because of her guide dog should have been allowed to stay on the beach. Wednesday, the city said it was wrongMore >>
A blind woman booted off Folly Beach because of her guide dog should have been allowed to stay on the beach.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:32 AM EDT2012-05-16 05:32:05 GMT
Christine Hardee has been asked about her seeing-eye dog before. But, she's never been turned away. More >>
Christine Hardee has been asked about her seeing-eye dog before. But, she's never been turned away. That changed on Mother's Day when she says a Folly Beach officer told her the service dog was not allowed to join her on the beach.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:57 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:57:52 GMT
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) – The Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition is just a few weeks away but one local sand sculptor spent the day on the beach getting in all the practice he could while helpingMore >>
The Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition is just a few weeks away but one local sand sculptor spent the day on the beach getting in all the practice he could while helping.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 9:11 PM EDT2012-05-12 01:11:27 GMT
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) – A bicyclist was killed on Folly Road on James Island Thursday night after getting hit by a car, but it wasn't the first fatal accident on the busy road. To try and stop theMore >>
Folly Road--To try and stop the tragedies, police tightened up patrols on Folly Road Friday night with an enhanced traffic enforcement that kicked off at 6pm and will run until 2am Saturday morning.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 9:23 AM EDT2012-05-02 13:23:54 GMT
A state committee recommends that South Carolina reject requests for more beach groins, walls of rock or wood that are used to trap sand along a beach.More >>
A state committee recommends that South Carolina reject requests for more beach groins, walls of rock or wood that are used to trap sand along a beach.More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 8:01 PM EDT2012-05-02 00:01:58 GMT
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) Years of paint layers on the "Folly Boat" amounted to a 5 inches thickness, and a weight that only a bulldozer could lift. On Tuesday, the city of Folly Beach removed the paintMore >>
Years of paint layers on the "Folly Boat" amounted to five inches in thickness and a weight that only a bulldozer could lift.More >>
Saturday, April 21 2012 1:55 PM EDT2012-04-21 17:55:49 GMT
By Dave Williamsdwilliams@abcnews4.com CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- Winter and early spring temperatures ran well above average this year in the Lowcountry, and because of that, Atlantic Ocean water temperaturesMore >>
Winter and early spring temperatures ran well above average this year in the Lowcountry, and because of that, Atlantic Ocean water temperatures are well above average too. With the combination of those two factors, swimmers and surfers are heading to the beaches and into the water a little bit earlier.More >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 1:54 PM EDT2012-04-19 17:54:34 GMT
As of Thursday morning, the video had more than 5,000 views and had stirred discussion with more than 40 comments on the YouTube discussion thread.More >>
Friday, April 13 2012 3:19 PM EDT2012-04-13 19:19:55 GMT
Isle of Palms Police Chief Thomas E. Buckhannon, III said Friday he believes Joshua Ainsworth slipped away from SWAT just before they arrived on the Island Friday.More >>
Saturday, March 31 2012 1:16 AM EDT2012-03-31 05:16:07 GMT
Mayor Goodwin of Folly Beach recently took a second trip up to Washington, D.C., to talk to SC senators and congressmen about trying to get renourishment funds for 2013.More >>
Sunday, March 25 2012 8:18 PM EDT2012-03-26 00:18:52 GMT
Saturday's rainy weather subsided just in time for the second half of this year's Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival. Throughout the past 22 years, the early spring festival has turned into an unofficial kick-off to beach season.More >>
