Folly Beach Fishing Pier Reopens

(Charleston, SC)  Fishermen can once again cast their lines off the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier starting March 16.  After almost six months of extensive renovations, the fishing pier reopens with a daylong celebration, which includes free fishing and parking!
                                   
On Sunday, March 16 the public is invited to check out the improvements and enjoy free fishing and parking from 7a.m. – 7p.m.  The opening day celebration will also include free children’s activities with prizes, music, and giveaways from 1p.m. – 4p.m.  A drawing to win 1 of 10 Annual Fishing Passes will also take place throughout the day.

Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission would like to convey a BIG thank you to the Folly Beach community and visitors for their patience during the construction process.  The pier railings, windows, building exterior, gift shop facility, public restrooms, and Locklear’s Beach City Grill were renovated. 

For more information please call the Park and Program Service Center of the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission at (843) 795-4FUN.

Beach Kudzu Alert
Everyone's Help Is Needed

The July and August issues of The Sandspur reported this new threat to our beaches. Kudzu (or Beach Vitex) is a very invasive plant which could endanger our dunes and turtle hatchlings, as well. Baby turtles can become entangled in the roots. Mayor Knox has introduced a new ordinance to make moves to eradicate this menace.

The picture on the left will help you identify kudzu. If you spot anything like this anywhere on Folly Beach, please call Toni Connor-Rooks - our City Administrator - at 588-2447.

DO NOT try to remove the plant - authorities will confirm identification and plot the location on GPS. There are very specific ways to destroy this plant and pulling it up will do no good. Removing the deep-rooted plant will most likely involve herbicides or digging, which could be tricky in the fragile beach dune ecosystems.

Photo Curtesy of U.S. Army Environmental Center