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South Carolina Employment Situation December 2018

South Carolina’s Employment Situation     December 2018 Robust Job Growth Continues, Unemployment Rate Unchanged The number…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2018

The number of individuals working across the state increased substantially, by an estimated 7,142 people,  marking a new record level of 2,242,…

DEW Acting Executive Director's Statement November 2018

DEW Acting Executive Director Jamie D. Suber’s Statement November 2018 Employment Situation “I can think of no better way to begin my time leading…

South Carolina Employment Situation November 2018

South Carolina’s Employment Situation     November 2018 Job Growth Remains Strong Unemployment Rate Unchanged The number…

South Carolina Employment Situation October 2018

South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2018 Another record number of people working, unemployment rate holding steady at 3.3 percent The…

DEW Executive Director's Statement October 2018

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement October 2018 Employment Statement   “South Carolina is enjoying the benefit of a strong…

Gov. Henry McMaster and DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton Announce Record Cuts to Unemployment Tax Rate

Gov. Henry McMaster and DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton Announce Record Cuts to Unemployment Tax Rate This year’s Reduction Represents the…

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2018

South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2018 Unemployment rate declines to 3.3 percent, number of employed dips The number of individuals…

DEW Executive Director's Statement September 2018

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement September 2018 Employment Statement “The month of September was challenging for people in our…

Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Six Counties

Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Six Counties Residents of Chesterfield, Dillon, Georgetown, Horry, Marion and Marlboro…