NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Charleston County leaders are finding ways to use extra funds after their participation in a lawsuit against the vacation rental company Airbnb.
Charleston County received just under $9.5 million in settlement funds from the lawsuit earlier this year. The lawsuit stemmed from unpaid short-term rental fees.
County leaders presented recommendations for the funds in the County Finance Committee meeting on Thursday. The recommendations included using the funds towards initiatives such as housing, drainage and disaster response…