Coastal storm may slow travel in South Carolina
The nor easter off the coast brought early snow to Charleston and Midlands with rain and wind gusts up to 44 mph. Traffic slowed during the busy holiday weekend as bridges faced wind advisories and possible icy patches. Auto travel is up an estimated 3 percent from last Thanksgiving with milder forecasts for Christmas shoppers.
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South Carolina jobless rate rises to 6.6 percent in October
The unemployment rate climbed to 6.6 percent in October from 6.4 percent, ranking South Carolina third highest nationally. Manufacturing shed 2,200 jobs while trade, transportation, and utilities added 5,800, with government payrolls up 5,000 and educational services up 1,00. Allendale led with 12.5 percent, and Beaufort at 4.5 percent. Governor Sanford touted signs of growth amid mixed reactions from Democrats.
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