Hal Holbrook is great in this role and the mystery, while engaging is rather disturbing as McKenzie probes layer upon layer of political corruption during his investigation. One can't help but wonder about the political repercussions after the smoke cleared. It might have made an interesting film on it's own.
North Carolina Other Tobacco Products Tax - 12.80% / Wholesale Price. In North Carolina, other tobacco products are subject to a state excise tax of 12.80% / wholesale price as well as federal excise taxes (listed below). North Carolina applies a $0.05/milliliter tax to e-cigarette and vaping liquid.
North Carolina has a statewide sales tax rate of 4.75%, which has been in place since 1933. Municipal governments in North Carolina are also allowed to collect a local-option sales tax that ranges from 2.00% to 2.75% across the state, with an average local tax of 2.128% (for a total of 6.878% when combined with the state sales tax). The maximum local tax rate allowed by North Carolina law is 2.75%.