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South Carolina Considers $500 ‘Yankee Tax’ for Newcomers Who Want to Drive
An inflow of individuals shifting down South has prompted South Carolina lawmakers to debate whether or not newcomers ought to pay a $500 “Yankee tax” earlier than they will benefit from the state’s infrastructure.
Below a invoice proposed by Republican state Sen. Stephen Goldfinch, incoming South Carolina residents should pay two one-time charges: $250 to acquire a driver’s license and $250 to register a automotive. The fee is dubbed the Yankee tax as a result of it’s anticipated to principally have an effect on these shifting from Northern states.
Particularly, new residents would pay the charge with their property taxes and current the receipt at their native Division of Motor Autos workplace for driver’s licenses and automotive registration. Every county might have its voters resolve whether or not or to not implement the charge by including the query to the poll in a common election.
Based on Goldfinch, this may be certain newcomers pay their fair proportion for roads and bridges that had already been funded by present taxpayers. He additionally described the charge as one thing just like what a development firm sometimes pays to offset the potential influence its new venture might have on the neighborhood.
“We’re not making an attempt to construct a wall throughout the North Carolina border,” Goldfinch mentioned, reported The Related Press. “However, on the identical time, we predict that folks ought to need to pay their fair proportion once they present up.”
In the meantime, Democratic state Sen. John Scott argued the newcomers are already paying their share via different methods similar to gasoline tax, noting that South Carolina in 2017 accepted a plan to extend gasoline taxes by two cents yearly for six years. Many of the new income is deposited right into a belief fund devoted to infrastructure upkeep.
Republican state Sen. Sean Bennett additionally raised the query of why, underneath the invoice’s logic, the identical tax wouldn’t be imposed when new residents register their kids for college.
“Development shouldn’t be simple to handle, significantly in your group, actually in my communities,” mentioned Bennett, who supported the proposal. “However the place does it cease, I assume, is my query.”
Though the proposed charge is named a Yankee tax, it might have an effect on different Southerners as nicely. Based on the most recent interstate migration information from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly all of the 129,227 individuals South Carolina took in in 2019 had been from states historically thought of “Southern,” together with North Carolina (22,740), Georgia (18,828), Florida (9,909), Virginia (9,721), and Texas (9,240). The highest Yankee contributors to South Carolina’s inhabitants progress had been Pennsylvania (4,742), New York (3,169), and Massachusetts (2,647).
South Carolina remains to be among the many prime locations for Individuals to maneuver to, based on a report printed in January by nationwide long-distance family mover United Van Traces. With an inbound shifting price of 61 %, South Carolina is ranked the fourth hottest vacation spot after Vermont (77 %), Oregon (67 %), and Rhode Island (66 %).
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Former Western Kentucky Offensive Lineman Rodney Newsom to Transfer to South Carolina
South Carolina continues to bolster its offensive line depth, as former Western Kentucky guard Rodney Newsom is expected to transfer to the Gamecocks
Newsom, who was one of the top-performing interior offensive linemen in Conference USA this season, brings experience and proven ability to the South Carolina offensive line unit. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Newsom earned the fourth-highest grade among all Conference USA guards in 2023 and boasted the second-highest pass-blocking grade in the conference.
Standing out with his versatility and ability to protect the quarterback, Newsom’s addition is a significant move for South Carolina as they aim to strengthen their trenches ahead of next season.
Newsom’s impact was also recognized nationally. On3 Sports recently ranked him as one of the top 10 interior offensive linemen in the transfer portal, citing his consistency, technical skill, and high ceiling.
South Carolina’s offensive line has faced challenges in recent years, but the Gamecocks have prioritized recruiting and transfer portal additions to shore up the position. With Newsom expected to join the program, he could compete for a starting role immediately and provide veteran leadership to a young and developing offensive line group.
This move also highlights South Carolina’s ability to recruit high-caliber talent from the portal, especially players who excel in specific areas like pass protection. Head coach Shane Beamer and his staff continue to address critical needs, ensuring that the team has the depth and talent necessary to compete in the SEC.
With his experience at Western Kentucky and a proven track record, Newsom has the tools to make an immediate impact in Columbia.
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South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is probably popping bottles of champagne to celebrate his new QB addition.
Former Ohio State QB Air Noland announced Monday night that he’s taking his talents from Columbus to the Gamecocks in Columbia.
He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting in 2024. You can check out his official announcement below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Air Noland transfers from Ohio State to South Carolina.
For those who might have forgotten, Air Noland was supposed to be the next big time player for the Buckeyes. Ryan Day’s staff convinced him to commit over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas A&M, Utah and several other major programs.
The consensus top-10 QB recruit ultimately landed with the Buckeyes, and he didn’t last long. It’s not too different from Quinn Ewers also taking a redshirt and then dipping out.
Why is he leaving? There are likely many reasons, but the Buckeyes are also grooming former five-star recruit Julian Sayin to be QB1 and five-star recruit Tavien St. Clair is a member of the incoming class. There’s only so much room for QBs on the roster, and Air Noland must have thought he was about to be the odd man out.
Former Ohio State QB Air Noland transferred to South Carolina. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
As for South Carolina, Beamer just landed himself a legit QB prospect with plenty of potential. The young man had so many suitors coming out of high school because he’s ridiculously talented. Now, he’s stacking up talent in the QB room.
Starting LaNorris Sellers will remain the starter in 2025 and then could end up leaving for the NFL after his redshirt sophomore season. That would mean Noland would sit for another year developing and then could be the runaway favorite to be the starting QB for Shane Beamer’s program.
It’s best to have options, and that’s exactly what the South Carolina coach now has.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer added Air Noland to his QB room. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
What do you think of the transfer addition? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
The Kentucky Wildcats have the chance to land another cornerback out of the portal, this time via Ball State’s Myles Norwood.
In an interview with Jacob Polacheck of KSR, Norwood said that he is planning to commit on Christmas Day and that his visits are over. Norwood is down to the Cats and South Carolina.
“[I’m looking for] the best fit for me and where I see myself going in and making an immediate impact. I want to go somewhere that will change my life in 2025,” Norwood said.
Norwood visited Kentucky this past weekend and spoke about the culture that Mark Stoops is trying to rebuild after a disastrous 2024 season in Lexington:
“What stood out the most to me was the coaching staff, the defensive scheme, and the culture Coach Stoops is trying to bring back after this past season,” Norwood said. “They see me fitting in either playing as a nickel or a corner. I bring versatility and intelligence to play either. I have to come in and compete for a spot. Nothing is given.”
Norwood has one year of eligibility remaining after beginning his career at Iowa State before landing at Ball State.
With Maxwell Hairston off to the NFL Draft, Kentucky could use some more firepower at cornerback.
Will Norwood answer the call?
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