Hurricane defense.

• Position: STATELINE - Brief article

South Carolina residents will soon get relief from home insurance costs if they make their homes more resistant to hurricanes. The new law offers sales and income tax breaks to residents for improvements such as storm shutters. Homeowners can apply for up to $5,000 to upgrade their homes. The law requires insurers to give discounts on premiums for home improvements but gives them tax credits for writing full-coverage policies...