FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – Ocean Surf Shop has become a go-to stop for surfers and beachgoers looking to make the most of their time on Folly Beach.
On the latest episode of “Salty People,” viewers meet owner and operator, Bates Hagood, and learn how the shop serves the Folly Beach community through daily surf reports, quality surf and beach gear, and a deep-rooted connection to local surf culture.
Hagood’s path to ownership began during a career pivot. After losing his job as a newspaper editor in 2008, he began working as the store manager at Ocean Surf Shop. Over the years, that role evolved into ownership, with Hagood purchasing the business in May of this year…