penny sales tax beginning January 1st 2009

The Horry County penny sales tax that voters approved in November 2008 will go into effect January 1st 2009.

The sales tax increase will show up on retail purchases beginning January 1st 2009.

The penny tax is to go for the construction of new schools in Horry County without raising property taxes.

80% of the proceeds will go to Horry County Schools, and the the rest will be divided between Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University.