Relocation to Brunswick County NC

Oct. 18, 2026

Moving to North Carolina from the Northeast: How Long Do You Have to Get an NC Driver's License and Plates?

NORTH CAROLINA

NEW RESIDENT GUIDE

Last updated October 2026

THE SHORT ANSWER

NCDMV gives you 60 days after you set up a permanent home in North Carolina to get an NC driver’s license. Your car has a different clock. You register it when you take a job in …

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Oct. 14, 2026

Is It Cheaper to Own a Home in Brunswick County NC or Horry County SC?

BRUNSWICK VS HORRY

PROPERTY TAXES

Last updated October 2026

THE SHORT ANSWER

It depends on the exact address and on whether the home will be your main home. Brunswick County taxes every home at the same rate on its full value, and towns add their own rate. Horry …

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Oct. 13, 2026

What Utilities Do You Set Up When You Move to Horry County SC or Brunswick County NC?

HORRY & BRUNSWICK

UTILITY SETUP GUIDE

Last updated October 2026

THE SHORT ANSWER

When you move to Horry County SC or Brunswick County NC, you will usually set up electric, water and sewer, trash, internet and sometimes natural gas. The right company depends on the exact address. Inside …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Taxes and the Carolinas

NC & SC

TAX GUIDE

Last updated October 2026

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Does North Carolina or South Carolina Tax Your Pension?

Neither state taxes your Social Security. Beyond that, the answer depends on your pension type and which state you pick. Here's what retirees moving to the Carolina coast …

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