Opinion
Editorial: Listen to what Charleston County voters said: We don't want 526 extended
Charleston County voters' rejection of a transportation sales tax extension should mark the end of controversial plans to extend the Mark Clark Expressway
Charleston County voters defeat half-cent sales tax referendum
Voters in Charleston County resoundingly said “no” to renewing a half-cent sales tax that would fund road projects, mass transit systems and greenspace.
Charleston County residents make voices heard on half-cent sales tax vote
The half-cent sales tax extension would have funded about a dozen infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Mark Clark Extension.
Charleston County Sales Tax Referendum not approved
Charleston County voters did not approve the transportation sales tax referendum during Tuesday’s election. A majority of residents voted no on the ballot questions, meaning the sales tax will not be renewed this year.
Effingham County voters reject 1% sales tax
Voters in County voted down a 1% County Schools Facilities sales tax for the fourth time Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. In the city of Effingham, Mike Rowe, 35, chose to vote against the CSFT tax because he believes more taxes puts more pressure on mom and pop businesses.
Guilford County sales tax increase struck down by voters
Guilford County asked voters, once again, to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax increase. A whopping 59% of ballots cast were against the increase, with only 40% voting in favor. This particular referendum has failed multiple times in the last several years.
Charleston County votes down sales tax referendum
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A crushing loss for Charleston County's Mark Clark penny tax referendum leaves road in doubt
Charleston County voted Nov. 5 on a sales tax referendum meant to fund I-526 Mark Clark Extension, connecting West Ashley to ...
Charleston County half-cent sales tax defeat stirs reactions from officials
A majority of Charleston County voters said “no” to renewing a half-cent sales tax planned to fund transportation, drainage ...
Carl Ritchie wins Charleston County Sheriff’s race, unseats Graziano
New leadership is coming to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Republican Carl Ritchie was elected sheriff Tuesday, ...
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Charleston County leaders vote on various greenbelt projects
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County’s finance committee met on Thursday night and voted on 18 greenbelt projects. The county’s greenbelt funds from its transportation sales tax would ...
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Franklin County residents, legislators quiz state officials about planned prison
The community of Charleston was blindsided with news that a state prison was going to be built near their small town when the ...
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Charleston's young voter turnout remains low as registration barriers persist
In Charleston County, 202,883 people voted in this election cycle, but only 12,431 of them were under the age of 25.
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Charleston County elects new Republican sheriff
Former Mount Pleasant police chief Carl Ritchie has won the Charleston County Sheriff's race, returning the office to ...
Residents discuss Franklin County prison plan with state officials
At the meeting, officials confirmed the Board of Corrections will on vote the proposed prison plan Friday, Nov. 8.
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Police arrest suspect in fatal North Charleston club shooting
Police in North Charleston have arrested a murder suspect following an October shooting on Remount Road. 29-year-old Adin ...