By Alan Wilson Across South Carolina, families tell me the same thing: everyday life is becoming too expensive. That concern is especially real in Beaufort County and across the Lowcountry. From young couples struggling to purchase their first home to retirees facing rising property taxes and insurance premiums, hardworking South Carolinians are feeling the pressure. That’s why I’ve introduced Alan’s…

By Robert G. Priest This is the story of two local government bond issues. One with a very successful outcome. The other, a sad journey with no end. Our first example is the 2018 Penny Sales Tax (TST 3) which was approved by voters for improvements to roads and transportation infrastructure throughout Beaufort County. Today, eight years later, just two…