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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY
City gains more marsh vista on Boundary Street Staff report
Views of the Battery Creek marsh from Beaufort’s Boundary Street just got better with the announced purchase of a former gas station by the city of Beaufort and Beaufort County. The gas station property is adjacent to three lots that were cleared the week of June 20, including the former Huddle House, Sea Eagle seafood market and the old fire station shed. The area will be seeded with grass and converted to passive open space looking out over the marsh. It’s also adjacent the former United Way building, which will be demolished for open space once Beaufort County relocates offices out of the structure, estimated to be
two years. “Our mission is to help preserve open vistas across the county, and this certainly is an important location considering it is a few hundred feet from the Civil War Battery Saxton site,” said Dean Moss, a board member with the Beaufort County Open Land Trust who led negotiations for all the parcels. “It’s going to be pretty and peaceful, and will be a significant improvement over the buildings that were there. This is part of a long-term partnership among the Open Land Trust, the city of Beaufort and Beaufort County, and the end result is going to be The city of Beaufort has purchased an old gas station and the former United Way building to make way for an open vista. Photo provided.
See STREET, page A7
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Lands End celebrates 4th of July with annual parade
New taxes, fees to be felt at pump, DMV By Sally Mahan
As of July 1, a new South Carolina gas tax took effect, and you’re going to notice at the pump, DMV and when buying a new car, boat or semi-trailer. Gas jumped about 2 cents a gallon under the new law, commonly referred to as the Roads Bill. That is in addition to the biannual vehicle registration fee, which will change from $24 to $40 for instate residents on Jan. 1. Additionally, if you live out of state and are registering a new vehicle in South Carolina, you will pay a new $250 fee. For example, if you move to SC from Georgia with a vehicle that was previously registered in Georgia, when you register that vehicle with the SCDMV, you will owe the $250 fee and applicable title and registration fees to the SCDMV. Vehicle owners must bring their original paid property tax receipt when registering the item. “If you fall into the above category, it’s best to prepare early for your visit to the SCDMV,” said Director of Vehicle Services Larry Murray. “Remember, everyone has 45 days to transfer their title and registration to South Carolina.” If you purchase a vehicle, trail-
There was plenty of fun to be had throughout the Beaufort area over the long July 4 weekend, from fireworks to parades to barbecues and more. Not to be outdone by the adults, 23-month-old Becca Matthews of Franklin, Tenn., rides her red wagon in the annual Lands End Fourth of July parade on St. Helena Island. Photo by Bob Sofaly. See page A7 for more photos.
LEAVING ANIMALS ALONE It’s tempting to want to help wild animals, but the state is warning people it’s a dangerous habit. PAGE A3
A HEALTHY CAREER After raising millions for the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, Alice Moss is retiring. PAGE B1
INSIDE Lowcountry Life A2 In Other News A3 A4 Business Health A5 Schools A6 Sports A6
From The Front A7 Community B1 B2 Voices Events B3 Directory B4 Classifieds B5
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er, semi-trailer, or other item in South Carolina that will be registered in another state, you will not owe the $250 fee. You will, however, pay a sales tax when purchasing the item. Under the changes in legislation, the sales tax on new vehicles will remain at 5 percent of the purchase price of the item. However, the maximum tax due will increase from $300 to $500. For instance, if you purchase an item that is $9,999 or less, your sales tax will be 5 percent of the sales price. If it is $10,000 or more, you will owe $500. The goal is to raise money to fix roads throughout the state. According to the DOT, around $800 million in additional revenue will be raised by the increase in the state's gas tax by 2024. “Customers can rest assured that the SCDMV will guide them through this transition,” said Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “We’ve been working with South Carolina dealers, their association and the Department of Revenue to facilitate a smooth shift with minimal to no impact for businesses and customers.” For more information, visit www.scdmvonline.com.
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