Question: Why did South Carolina and North Carolina re-establish the state line in 2013?
Answer: A decades-long project that started in 1995 and ended in 2013 re-established the 334-mile South Carolina–North Carolina border using modern GPS and historical records. The NC-SC Joint Boundary Commission approved the final 91-mile segment on May 3, 2013. Approximately 1,640 parcels were affected by the clarified boundary. Attorneys general in both states drafted legislation to minimize disruptions such as residency, tax, and registration changes for impacted owners.
