NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – As the current sales tax in Charleston County is soon set to expire, the county council decided to move forward with a potential future transportation sales tax at the council meeting on Tuesday night.
The current half-cent sales tax that has helped the county with transportation, infrastructure and greenspace since 2004 is set to expire in 2027.
“County council is considering extending the local option sales tax so that we can continue to invest in our infrastructure and preserve our quality of life here in Charleston, whether that be with traffic, green space or transit,” Eric Adams, Charleston County Public Works Director, says…