
South Carolina Added Jobs as Unemployment Fell
The state saw a net increase of 10,800 jobs in August 2026 as the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent.
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The state saw a net increase of 10,800 jobs in August 2026 as the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent.
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Do you feel that economic conditions in your area are currently getting better?
September 21, 2026
South Carolina Infrastructure Projects Generated $66BState infrastructure investments between 2021 and 2028 bolstered the economy and supported 38,000 jobs.