Anna Sharpe

1 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Ali Rockett |Anna Sharpe

JOHNS ISLAND — A 30-foot sailboat bobs in a narrow channel cut through the spartina marsh grass along New Cut Creek. Wind hasn't filled its blue sails since at least August, according to neighbors who nervously watched the vessel drift until Helene's tropical storm-force gusts lodged it in the marsh. SCDNR doesn't consider Rebellion abandoned

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

MOUNT PLEASANT — A young couple has unintentionally found themselves as the poster child for a longstanding struggle for residents of Gullah Geechee communities: obtaining sewer service from Mount Pleasant Waterworks while avoiding annexation. Allison and Jordon Johnson purchased a property on Boston Grill Road earlier this year within the bounds of the Hamlin Beach Community.