After being told by the county that they needed a business license to continue to operate their thrift store on St. Helena Island, the St. Francis Center appealed that decision. The appeal was heard by County Council on June 8, and Council granted an exemption. It’s unclear how other nonprofits will react to the decision.
BEAUFORT — The contest had the makings of a classic David-versus-Goliath contest. A small group of Catholic nuns running a thrift store on St. Helena Island confronted Beaufort County over its assertion that they needed a business license to operate … [4952 chars]
Source: Charleston Post and Courier | Published: 2026-06-16T09:38:00Z
Credit: Charleston Post and Courier
