A piece of U.S. history is back home, but it's going to take a little time before the USS Laffey is settled into her new spot.

During low tide, the destroyer may look like its leaning to its right side, but she's in no danger of rolling.

Officials say it's just a matter of time until the hull makes it's own trench in the sediment bottom.

"It's going to take a few cycles of the tide going in and out, for that mud shelf to be pushed into position, and for the destroyer to settle out into a nice level bathtub of it's own," said director of operations Bob Howard.

Officials say that process should take about a month.

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCSC) - A judge sentenced 22-year-old Adrian Beaton to 35 years on Thursday for murder, kidnapping, burglary in the first degree, and assault and battery with the intent to kill for his role in a home invasion which occurred at Marsh Oaks Apartments in Mount Pleasant in March 2010.

According to court documents, Beaton entered Jose Contrerras' kitchen window on March 1 while Contrerras slept in his bedroom. Beaton then let his accomplices in the front door.

Mr. Contrerras was awakened by the men who demanded drugs and money. The men bound Contrerras' feet and hands with phone cords, and he was forced to lay face down on his bed while his apartment was ransacked.

Contrerras was shocked with a taser gun and also received injuries when Beaton hit him in the head with a pistol.

Beaton put the gun to the back of Contrerras' neck and threatened him as the men searched the apartment.

MOUNT PLEASANT (WCSC) - The Lowcountry Oyster Festival returns to Boone Hall Plantation this Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Highlights include the legendary “Oyster Shucking” and “Oyster Eating” Contests, live music from Eddie Bush and The Mayhem on the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Children’s Area complete with pony rides and jump castles and a “Food Court” showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste.