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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – As students across South Carolina get ready to head back to school, the state’s tax free weekend is coming up to help with extra savings.

WHAT AND WHEN IS SC’S TAX-FREE WEEKEND?

According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, this year’s tax free weekend will be between Aug. 7-9. During that time, eligible items will be exempt from the state or local sales tax.

DO I HAVE TO BUY THINGS IN PERSON?

Purchases can be made in person at a store or online. SCDOR recommends checking with retailers to see if they offer online shopping options.

WHAT ITEMS ARE ELIGIBLE?

SCDOR has sorted eligible items into four categories:

• School supplies used in the classroom or at home for school assignments, including musical instruments, calculators, and headphones.
• Computers and technology, including printers and software. (Computer parts and accessories, including monitors and keyboards, are only tax-exempt when sold as a package with a computer.)
• Clothing and footwear, including athletic uniforms, dance shoes, all types of coats and rainwear, and diapers.
• Certain bed and bath items, including sheets, pillows, bedspreads, towels, and shower curtains.

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Georgetown Sheriff Carter Weaver was selected as the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association’s 2026 Sheriff of the Year, the association announced Monday.

Sheriff Weaver was nominated by Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson, who said of Weaver, “I have followed Carter throughout his career, from SLED to Sheriff. I am so proud that he has matured into a progressive leader that has brought the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office far beyond what we ever imagined.”

Weaver started his law enforcement career back in 1986 with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, before joining the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office in 2001 as the Assistant Sheriff. He was elected as Sheriff of Georgetown County in February of 2020.

Having earned a bachelor’s degree from Coastal Carolina University and a Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law, Weaver also graduated from the FBI National Academy and serves as Commissioner for the National Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Sheriff Weaver has introduced several initiatives to better serve the community, such as the T3 initiative. The Truth with Transparency Builds Trust initiative was launched in response to public concern following the George Floyd case.

Under Weaver’s leadership, the GCSO launched the “Reentry 2.0” program, which offers life skills workshops, certifications, and other educational offerings to Georgetown County inmates.

Weaver has also successfully lobbied the county council to increase pay and benefits for law enforcement, as well as for construction on a new detention center, scheduled to open in Spring 2027.

The Sheriff of the Year Award will be presented to Sheriff Weaver at the Sheriff’s Association’s Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach from July 12 – 15. The award is sponsored by Moseley Architects, a full-service design firm.

“We are extremely proud of Sheriff Weaver,” said Todd David, vice president for Moseley. “He has worked tirelessly to protect and serve the citizens of Georgetown County and through his leadership and commitment he continues to move the county forward.”