Anna Sharpe

3 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Jessica Wade |Anna Sharpe

South Carolina's commercial shrimping season fully opened June 2. Amid a tumultuous market, local shrimpers set sail with optimism and a message for consumers. Whether at seafood markets or coastal restaurants, the best way to support local fishermen is to buy local shrimp, said Rocky Magwood, president of the S.C. Shrimper's Association. Magwood's trawler hit the water early on the first full day.

4 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND — The town is facing a third lawsuit over allegations of misconduct of Chris Griffin, the disgraced former police chief whose February 2024 departure was preceded by a flurry of sexual harassment claims. The suit was filed in Charleston County Circuit Court on May 23 by a female patrol officer currently employed by the Sullivan's Island Police Department. The filings accuse the town of gross negligence by failing to properly discipline employees, namely Griffin.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

The bow of a sunken ship poked out of the water of Shipyard Creek. At high tide on May 27, all that could be seen was a sliver of the oxidized vessel, backdropped by the S.C. Ports Authority's Hugh Leatherman Terminal. The ship sunk in 1947 and is one of the oldest pieces of marine debris in Charleston's waters. It's joined by several others in the creek off the Wando River, some completely overtaken by the tributary, that can be removed by anyone willing to take on the job.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

ISLE OF PALMS — A research firm is testing shrimp in Charleston-area restaurants to see how many are serving wild-caught product and how many say they do but actually offer up imported, farm-raised shellfish. South Carolina is the last stop on an eight-state tour for Texas-based SeaD Consulting, a genetic testing firm that is working to sniff out seafood fraud in the Southeast. Testing shrimp DNA

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

The summer season is quickly approaching, though after a slew of hot days in the Charleston area, it's hard to believe it's not already here. Memorial Day, this year on May 26, marks the start of peak season for Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms and Folly Beach. The islands are popular with tourists and locals alike — tens of thousands flock to their shores each year. However, getting onto the beach can be challenging if you're unsure where and how to park.