Cotton Mill Heist: Board of Equalization Reduces Tax Assessments

May 23, 1912, Fort Mill, SC – In a shocking turn of events, the Board of Equalization of South Carolina has announced a massive reduction in tax assessments for cotton mills, oil mills, and fertilizer factories across the state. The move has left many in the business community reeling, as the total value of these establishments has been slashed by a staggering $1,197,255.