City of Folly Beach

06/15/2026

Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared?

Join us on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Community Center for an informative discussion on hurricane and disaster preparedness.

Representatives from the Charleston County Emergency Management Department and City of Folly Beach staff will share valuable information on how to prepare before, during, and after a storm. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, this is a great opportunity to learn how to protect your family, property, and community. Charleston County Emergency Management

06/15/2026

The FY27 budget process is still ongoing. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at 12:00 p.m. This hearing provides an opportunity for members of the public to offer comments and testimony regarding the proposed budget.
Immediately following the public hearing, City Council will convene a special budget work session to discuss any issues raised during the hearing and continue its review of the FY27 budget.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Agenda: https://cityoffollybeach.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=503

06/10/2026

The FY27 budget process is still ongoing. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at 12:00 p.m. This hearing provides an opportunity for members of the public to offer comments and testimony regarding the proposed budget.
Immediately following the public hearing, City Council will convene a special budget work session to discuss any issues raised during the hearing and continue its review of the FY27 budget.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Agenda: https://cityoffollybeach.com/index.php?section=events-meetings&evtid=503

06/10/2026

Design Review Board
Monday, June 15, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Agenda: https://cityoffollybeach.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=502

06/09/2026

Date of Notice: June 9, 2026
Anticipated Interruption Date: June 11, 2026
Time of Interruption: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Affected Area: Center Street from E. Cooper to E. Arctic

Reason for Interruption:
The water supply to your area will be temporarily interrupted to allow for essential water main repair.
Important Notes:
Every effort will be made to complete the work as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this necessary infrastructure improvement.
Rescheduling in Case of Inclement Weather:
Please be advised that this work is weather-dependent. In the event of severe weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain, thunderstorms, high winds) that make the work unsafe or impractical, the water interruption will be rescheduled to the next available clear weather day. We will endeavor to provide as much advance notice as possible of any schedule changes. Please check the City of Folly Beach website or call the Utilities Department for the latest updates.
For Questions or Emergencies:
If you have any questions or experience an emergency related to this water interruption, please contact the City of Folly Beach Utilities Department:
During Business Hours (Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM):
○ Phillip Benton, Director of Utilities: (843) 998-2002 (or email: [email protected])
○ Leon White, Utility Tech/ Field Supervisor (843) 518-8929 (or email: [email protected])
We apologize for any inconvenience this essential work may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

06/08/2026

The June 8th Healthy Cooking Class has been rescheduled to the fall. Please email [email protected] if you would like to be alerted to the rescheduled date and sign up.

06/05/2026

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Agenda: https://cityoffollybeach.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=501

06/04/2026

Good news, the Wave Watch playground is back open, and we're excited about what's ahead. Plans for a brand-new play structure are currently in the works, and we're hopeful to have a replacement installed this fall. Thank you for your patience as we work to make Wave Watch Playground even better for our community.

06/02/2026

Don’t wait until the storm is at our doorstep. Grab your own sandbags and a shovel and head to Horres Park (located at the end of East Huron Avenue and 5th Street East). Please limit your take to 10 bags per home.

06/02/2026