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The cost of purchasing a pack of cigarettes in South Carolina in 1977 – when the state's current 7¢ cigarette tax was originally put in place.

May 12, 2010 •

Andy Kim

The cost of purchasing a pack of cigarettes in South Carolina in 1977 – when the state's current 7¢ cigarette tax was originally put in place.

Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.

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