SOUTH CAROLINA (WSAV) – South Carolina's annual tax-free weekend kicks off today and it could mean major savings on back-to-school essentials. It could mean major savings on everything from pencils to notebooks to laptops.

South Carolina families are expected to spend nearly $700 per student this back-to-school season, and this weekend could help cut that number. The state's tax-free weekend is back, and stores are preparing for what's often considered their busiest shopping rush of the year.

From today through Sunday, shoppers across South Carolina won't have to pay the usual 6% state sales tax - or any local sales tax - on select items. This includes school supplies, clothing, shoes, and even tech like computers and printers.

Both in-store and online purchases qualify as long as they'

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