Shopping in Horry County could get a bit more expensive as leaders mull a new sales tax.
A county ordinance proposes a referendum to vote on a 1% local option sales tax. Proponents say the measure would offer residents property tax relief by sharing the costs of local government services with tourists, who also benefit from the services.
“What’s unique to Horry County is we produce 27% of all visitor spending in the state, so this would be our visitors helping share the burden,” Interim County Administrator David Jordan said at Horry County’s spring budget retreat…