South Carolina jobless rate unchanged at 9.6 percent in August
The state unemployment rate held at 9.6 percent for August, with Aiken County easing to 8.4 percent from 8.9. Nationally, unemployment fell to 8.1 percent. South Carolina’s labor force dropped to 2,131,536 as employed and unemployed fell, and the participation rate slipped to 38.4 percent, the lowest since 1976.
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Aiken
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Nevada
North Dakota
Marion County
Lexington County
South Carolina Job Gains Narrow as School Year Boost Lifts Government Hiring
The state employment report shows nonfarm payrolls up 2,400 from July to August led by state and local government hiring for the new school year. Education and health services added 1,400, while professional and business services fell 2,000 and leisure and hospitality declined 1,600, reflecting the end of the holiday season. Abraham Turner, executive director of the agency, said the figures signal continued recovery with private sector growth, though more work is needed.
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Fund tied to Gov Haley raises 555000 for conservative causes
The Movement Fund Inc, linked to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, reports about 555000 raised by four out of state donors as of mid August. Supporters seek to influence the November election and the General Assembly session, with large gifts from Donald Trump, Foster Friess, Bob Perry, and Kris Singh.
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South Carolina
Nikki Haley
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Haley
General Assembly
New York
Houston
Kris Singh
Hobe Sound
Fla
Demolition halted over asbestos at Charleston Naval Base site
North Charleston officials halted demolition work after crews uncovered asbestos wrapped pipes at the old Charleston Naval Base redevelopment. Tests confirmed asbestos. workers paused work until a qualified contractor handles the material. No public health threat seen per Health and Environmental Control spokesman Jim Beasley.
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