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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber endorses potential 1-cent county sales tax (Page 200)

By Terry Ward

The Lexington County Capital Project Sales Tax Ordinance will be on the General Elections’ ballot in November. Lexington County voters will choose whether the Capital Project Sales Tax will be applied.

If approved by the voters, the Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) will impose a one percent sales and use tax, with all of the proceeds funding road infrastructure improvement projects across Lexington County. The CPST will remain in effect for eight years if approved by the voters.

Tuesday, at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Chamber Board member Thomas Tafel announced that the Chamber Board endorses the penny sales tax.

“It’s important because of the impact it will have on our local business members,” Tafel said.

Before the endorsement was announced, Lexington County Administrator Lynn Sturkie reported that the tax, if approved, is projected to generate $536 million. All of the funds raised would go to roads improvement. He also said 20-to-45 percent of the tax would be collected from out-of-county consumers.

West Columbia City Councilman David Moye was at the breakfast and said he supports the tax. Moye said a project that would improve Meeting Street safety is ranked high on the list. There are also many other Cayce and West Columbia road and intersection improvements on the list to be addressed.

Kyle Clampett, of Alliance Engineering, said the on the first projects work would begin in May if the measure is approved.

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber endorses potential 1-cent county sales tax

2022-08-30
On: August 30, 2022
In: Business, Chamber

By Terry Ward The Lexington County Capital Project Sales Tax Ordinance will be on the General Elections’ ballot in November. Lexington County voters will chooseContinue Reading

Columbia Children’s Theatre announces season

2022-08-25
On: August 25, 2022
In: Events

Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) has announced the 2022/23 season lieneup. CCT has both a Mainstage season featuring professional actors and a YouTheatre Season featuring youngContinue Reading

Steel Hands Brewery honored by CWC Chamber 

2022-08-25
On: August 25, 2022
In: Business

The Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce has named Steel Hands Brewery its Business of the Quarter.Business of the Quarter is sponsored by Lexington Medical CenterContinue Reading

USA Bass asks boat owners to become part of historic event

2022-08-25
On: August 25, 2022
In: Events

The 2022 XVI Black Bass World Championship has become a historic celebration of bass fishing. Nations from across the globe will compete for bronze, silverContinue Reading

Student brings loaded gun to Airport High

2022-08-25
On: August 25, 2022
In: Community News

A loaded gun was found in the backpack of an Airport High School student August 22. Acting on a request from law enforcement regarding aContinue Reading

Caroline Yaman’s art selected for national exhibit

2022-08-25
On: August 25, 2022
In: Community News

River Bluff High School graduate Caroline Yaman’s artwork was selected for the College Board Art and Design Digital Exhibit. Yaman completed the work as partContinue Reading

Hattie’s View: Now and Then

2022-08-25
On: August 25, 2022
In: Hattie's View

Now and then I have flashbacks of past holidays, the excitement, warmth and strength of three generations of family ties. Mom recalls the fattening ofContinue Reading

West Columbia Attorney featured in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers; Columbia Region Lawyer of the Year

2022-08-24
On: August 24, 2022
In: Business

Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of Dickey Law Group, has been selected for the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the YearContinue Reading

Lexington District One earns Cognia System Accreditation

2022-08-24
On: August 24, 2022
In: Education

Lexington County School District One proudly announces the district earned system accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization providing quality assurance for schools, school districts andContinue Reading

Julius W. “Jay” McKay II, Named to 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America

2022-08-24
On: August 24, 2022
In: Business

McKay Firm Partner, Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II, is recognized in the 29th edition of the Best Lawyers in America ® in the area ofContinue Reading

Congressman Wilson bus tour

2022-08-24
On: August 24, 2022
In: Community News, Politics

Congressman Joe Wilson stopped by Coffee Talk on Tuesday morning Aug. 23 to talk with members of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Rep. WilsonContinue Reading

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