surf

Another run of mixed-direction, easterly swell for mid-March

Most think that warmer waves and longer days make for better surf. We have to agree.

A stellar run of cold surf for late February continues during the first week of March.

With everyone eagerly anticipating warmer spring surf, early March might just deliver.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/20–2/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

After two tours in Iraq as a Marine, and suffering from debilitating PTSD due to the horrors of war, Sgt. Andy Manzi found healing through surfing. The story of his healing is now influencing the way the VA deals with veterans suffering from PTSD.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/6–2/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

A new facility at the 1700 block of East Ashley should be great for Folly's surf community.

Grit-worthy events 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

An ongoing debate about surfboard leashes at Folly.

Be thankful! Some big sloppy wind swell should fill in Sunday, fading just before Thanksgiving.

A recap of the first Carolina Surf Film Festival, which brought together local charities and artists for a weekend of fun on James Island.

Surf fever takes over the Brick House Party Plantation October 16–18 at the Carolina Surf Film Festival

Lunch with local historian and writer Suzannah Smith Miles ends up in a graveyard, accompanied by an eye-opening history lesson of some of Charleston' first residents.

Style blogger Julie Wheat has made it her summer mission to survey beach street style in the greater Charleston area. At her first stop, she finds fashion on Folly Beach.

Don't find yourself in a jam, and miss all the bands at this summer's first big music festival on the lovely grounds of the Charleston Tea Plantation. Here is a set by set list of who's playing.

Hunter Gardner is back in front of his TV, and along with Jeremy McLellan and Peter Schwartz, he takes a closer look at the dynamics of the Bro Code and how kindergarten crushes work, or don't.

Charleston native and budding designer Monique Araujo is Paris-bound—about her, the dress that won her third nationally in the Humane Society competition, and the sewing machine awaiting her in France

Get to know the gal behind Jade Stone Jewelry—a kick-ass collection of one-of-a-kind pieces featuring exotic stones from across the world. Plus? Learn where to buy the baubles in Chas

Whatcha cooking tomorrow? Not sure? We've got Firefly sweet tea bourbon-flavored ribs, an over-the-top patriotic dessert, and fish tacos here. PLUS! A Grit giveaway you'll want to see (and drink...)