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South Carolina Businesses Set to Save Millions Through 2027 Tax Rate Cuts

South Carolina Businesses Set to Save Millions Through 2027 Tax Rate CutsCOLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: September 2026

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: September 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement September 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementSeptember 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "September saw…

The Department of Employment and Workforce Closes Out South Carolina’s Fifth Annual Workforce Development Month

 The Department of Employment and Workforce Closes OutSouth Carolina’s Fifth Annual Workforce Development Month  Columbia, S.C. –…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: August 2026

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: August 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement August 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementAugust 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "August was another…

DEW Announces 2026 SC@Work: Photo Contest Winners!

Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) proudly announces the 2026 SC@Work: Photo Contest winners. Various photo…

Governor McMaster and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announce Savannah River Nuclear Solutions as the 2026 Workforce Champion Award Recipient

Governor McMaster and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announce Savannah River Nuclear Solutions as the 2026 Workforce Champion…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: July 2026

South Carolina's Employment Situation: July 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement July 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementJuly 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "For the fifth consecutive…