Layoffs in South Carolina

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for South Carolina — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

433% increase vs prior year (notices)552% increase vs prior year (employees)

32

WARN Notices

3,990

Employees Affected

30

Companies

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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South Carolina Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

4.4%

as of 9/2025

South Carolina Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

2,412 employed

-0.7%

Total Private

2,018 employed

-1.2%

Professional and Business Services

325 employed

-1.3%

Education and Health Services

313 employed

0.0%

Leisure and Hospitality

293 employed

-4.1%

Manufacturing

260 employed

-1.2%

Financial Activities

126 employed

-1.6%

Information

29 employed

-2.0%

Largest Layoffs in South Carolina

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Limestone University478Apr 17, 2025Closure
Compass Group USA, Inc. (dba Chartwells)350May 14, 2025Layoff
ASRC Federal292Feb 27, 2025Layoff
House of Raeford216Dec 1, 2025Layoff
WeDriveU, Inc.215Jul 29, 2025Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Manufacturing10 notices · 870 emp.
Food & Hospitality7 notices · 1,071 emp.
Transportation & Logistics3 notices · 539 emp.
Aerospace & Defense2 notices · 117 emp.
Other2 notices · 115 emp.
Professional Services2 notices · 87 emp.
Retail2 notices · 227 emp.
Construction1 notices · 114 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in South Carolina

How many layoffs have been reported in South Carolina?

South Carolina has had 32 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 3,990 employees across 30 companies. In the last 90 days, 0 new notices were filed affecting 0 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in South Carolina?

The unemployment rate in South Carolina is 4.4%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in South Carolina?

The largest layoffs in South Carolina include Limestone University (478 employees), Compass Group USA, Inc. (dba Chartwells) (350 employees), ASRC Federal (292 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the South Carolina labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in South Carolina?

The most affected industries in South Carolina are Manufacturing (10 notices), Food & Hospitality (7 notices), Transportation & Logistics (3 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in South Carolina?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice125
Plant Closures15
Closure Rate47%

Top Cities in South Carolina

North Charleston
709emp.
Batesburg-Leesville
113emp.
Greenville
221emp.
Sumter
249emp.
Spartanburg
440emp.
Goose Creek
76emp.
Gaffney
478emp.
Columbia
80emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-011 · 130 emp.
2025-123 · 488 emp.
2025-113 · 131 emp.
2025-101 · 140 emp.
2025-083 · 144 emp.
2025-074 · 483 emp.
2025-064 · 499 emp.
2025-055 · 825 emp.

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