| Change in state law affects boat registration procedure A change in the state law now requires registration and property taxes be paid on boats annually, just like motor vehicles. Previously, taxes were paid every three years. The new law will go into effect in January. N.C.-based charity held in contempt for violating order The S.C. Administrative Law Court held Miracle House of Hope Ministries in contempt for violating a solicitation ban and issued a bench warrant for the arrest of CEO Bruce Little, according to S.C. Secretary of State Mark Hammond’s office. | 