I have just got off the phone, talking to an Air Force EOD Sgt, who informed me that the shell will be "saved". This was after I talked to the Charleston police, who informed me that the shell had already been blown up. They, the AF, are talking to a Marine EOD unit, who are interested in inerting the shell so that it can be cleaned and conserved. I know the Marines who are involved here, and am trying to get the shell down to the Lab for conservation after they have carefully "drilled it". We will then have to figure out where the shell goes for public display. I hope to have some images before the end of the day, if so, I will share here.
BTW - according to the EOD Sgt, the shell is most likely an 8" Parrot, with a brass sabot. I was told there were no grooves in the sabot, which is currently missing, so it is most likely an unfired shell. I am in the process of trying to locate the sabot.
Hopefully, we can save another small piece of history - Preserving our Past, for our Future!
Jim J.