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party held to celebrate the launch of dragonboat beaufort, new couple in town will be residing in the castle, pages 10-11
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SALES TAX HOLIDAY
august 2-8, 2012
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Just in time for back-to-school shopping
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he 13th annual South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday, which was implemented in 2000, will begin Friday, August 3 at 12:01 a.m. and tax-exempt purchases can be made through Sunday, August 5 at midnight. While providing taxpayers with an exemption on the 6% statewide sales tax as well as any applicable local taxes, the taxfree weekend also benefits in-state businesses by urging taxpayers to do their back-to-school shopping in South Carolina. During this time, taxes will not be imposed on clothing, shoes, school supplies, book bags, computers, printers, bedspreads and linens, and more. Nonexempt items during the weekend include the sales of jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, furniture, or items placed on layaway. Portable devices whose function is primarily used for telephone calls, listening or downloading music, watching videos, or reading books, are not exempt
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Burton Fire District sees increase in illegal burning. see page 3
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during the tax-free weekend. The popularity of the tax-free weekend has made it the third busiest shopping period of the year, surpassed only by the weekends after Thanksgiving and before Christmas, as South Carolina shoppers save approximately $3 million during the
tax-free weekend. For more information about this year’s Sales Tax Holiday, including an example list of exempt and nonexempt items as well as a listing of frequently asked questions, visit the SC Department of Revenue website, www.sctax.org.
school board appoints acting superintendent
Jackie Rosswurm
The Beaufort County Board of Education unanimously appointed Jackie Rosswurm, a 40-year veteran educator who has served as the district’s human resources chief for the past five years, as acting superintendent effective Oct. 1.
Rosswurm will take over upon the departure of Valerie Truesdale, who announced her retirement from the district earlier this month. SCHOOL continued on page 14
Beaufort musician goes to Olympics Marc Fisher of Beaufort is one of 60 Clemson University musicians who traveled to London to perform at various venues around the city during the Summer Olympic Games Clemson’s Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble are performing at Olympic venues to showcase their talents and American music to people from all over the world. Fisher, who is majoring in production studies in performing arts, is a member of the jazz ensemble. Through planning, hard work and fundraiser support, the students were
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able to formally accept the invitation. As London celebrates this global event by facilitating entertainment programs at Olympic Live Sites across its 33 boroughs, the tour allows Clemson students to be featured performers on the entertainment program being staged for millions of visitors and locals who will be in London during the games.
“This is a unique opportunity for our band students not only to travel abroad and learn about new cultures, but to bring the Clemson spirit to people from all over the globe,” said Mark Spede, Clemson’s director of bands. Not only will the musicians perform, but they will learn about British culture and history on days set aside for sightseeing. The group will visit such places as London’s West End, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Piccadilly Circus and will have the opportunity to attend Olympic events.
Beaufort Memorial named Most Wired Hospital in 2012 see page 4
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Holly Jahn returns home to Beaufort after many years. see page 18 INDEX
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