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We all know how very important it is to vote, with the Presidential Election being this year.  However, for Onslow County residents, there is another very important issue on the ballot this year... the Onslow County Sales & Use Tax. 

What is the Onslow County Sales & Use Tax? 

The Onslow County Sales & Use Tax is a 1/4 cent sales tax that will be used as a tool for generating revenue to meet the growing financial needs of Onslow County. 

Some important things to note about the property tax:

• If the sales tax is not increased, there will almost definitely be an increase in property taxes.
• The sales tax increase is 1/4 cent and cannot be used on groceries, gasoline, or the purchase of automobiles.
• If the sales tax increase is defeated, property taxes may go up 4 cents per hundred dollars.  Property tax increases only affect homeowners.  Let's get a broad based tax that will affect everyone.
• When the 1/4 cent sales tax increase passes, you will never have to worry about the Transfer Tax ever appearing on the ballot.  The rule is one or the other.  

For more information, visit the Onslow County Website.  

Additional Educations Resources:

Everyone Pays Factsheet

Items Excluded from Sales & Use Tax Factsheet

Payment Comparison Factsheet

Revenue Comparison Factsheet

This year, I've taken the liberty of compiling a few Jacksonville NC area Halloween attractions, so hopefully everyone can find something that they like.  But if anyone knows of any others that I have missed, please feel free to contribute.   

Mike's Tree Farm Haunted Hay Ride

The Hayrides, in Richlands, will be October 23rd, 24th, and 25th beginning at 7pm.  There will also be a children's carnival the 24th and 25th, with a costume contest on the 25th at 8pm.  All proceeds go to the Back Swamp VFD & Fountaintown VFD.  For more information call Mike's Farm at  910-324-3422 or visit them online at www.MikesFarm.com.  

Nightmare Factory Haunted House & Blackout Maze

The Nightmare Factory, in Havelock, opened on September 19th 2008 and will remain open until November 2nd.  The Factory offers a Haunted House and a Blackout Maze.  Admission to the Haunted House is $10, admission to the Blackout Maze is $7, or you can get a combo ticket for $15.  They open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pm.  For more information call them at 252-444-FEAR or visit them online at www.NightmareFactoryNC.com  

Marston Pavilion Haunted Forest

The Haunted Forest will be held at Marston pavilion on Camp Lejeune.  It will be open from October 28th to November 1st from 7pm to 9:30pm.  The Haunted Forest offers two paths, the Trail of Terror and the Purgatory Path.  Entrance fee is $3 per trail, or $5 for both trails.   For more information call 910-451-2785 or visit online at http://www.mccslejeune.com/hauntedforest/index.html.