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Folly Beach Restricts 'Formula' Businesses
Folly Beach Restricts 'Formula' Businesses

The following article ran in the Charleston Regional Business Journal, Volume 24 / No 26 print issue, that came out on December 10, 2018. Written by CRBJ staff writer Patrick Hoff. If you’re looking to buy a Big Mac, you won’t find it in downtown Folly Beach. And that will... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2018


Folly Beach City Council Approves Zoning Ordinance to Protect Unique Character of Business District
Folly Beach City Council Approves Zoning Ordinance to Protect Unique Character of Business District

Lowcountry Local First advocates for vibrant communities rooted in independent businesses Charleston, SC – On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, the City of Folly Beach unanimously passed the second and final reading of Ordinance 11-18, effectively prohibiting formula businesses (more... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2018


Folly Beach may ban chain restaurants and stores to keep itself unique
Folly Beach may ban chain restaurants and stores to keep itself unique

By Chloe Johnson cjohnson@postandcourier.com Oct 22, 2018 – Front page story for the Post and Courier Folly Beach may ban chain businesses from the island, a rare move for a South Carolina municipality that supporters say will help protect the beach community’s funky... Continue Reading

Date posted10/23/2018