The local folk use the name for the village as well, and no great harm is done.
Can you remember any nicknames had by the local folk?
One simple option is to approach local folks and ask them where you can find a good restaurant.
Look here, I'll try to get some of the local folk on it in the meantime.
It was also a chance to look good before some of the local folks.
Maybe he was trying to hard to impress the local folks.
Where do the local folks seem to be running?
There were a few women who matched the men in age and clothes, also likely local folk.
The local folks put up with them for a while.
Many events are planned, not just for the local folk, but surrounding areas, including the student community.