Sales tax increase for roads in Horry County
Strong majorities in the South Strand, Myrtle Beach and Little River approved of the 1-cent tax, which will raise $425 million for roads over seven years, according to unofficial county election results.
It looks as if Horry Country voters support the increase in sales tax to help fund road improvements in the area. $425 million dollars over the next 7 years according to unofficial election results. The money used will be for an overpass at the backgate at Farrow Parkway and Socastee Blvd which is becoming more and more congested quickly. Also planned are improvements to 100 miles of paved dirt roads, an Aynor ByPass and widening of Glenns Bay road.
The country will not start collecting taxes for this project until May 2007.
Let us know what you think about the passing of this sales tax increase. We think it is a great thing as our roads are becoming more and more congested and worn.