South Carolina shrimpers work to sustain local industry

South Carolina shrimpers work to sustain local industry

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - South Carolina shrimpers are in the peak of the fall white shrimp season. However, the number of local commercial boats are noticeably diminishing, specifically around Shem Creek. Rocky Magwood, a fourth-generation Shem Creek commercial fishermen, is one shrimper who is trying to keep his livelihood afloat. He and his crew of two other deckhands head out on the water before the sun comes up, hoping to catch 600-700 …