The Department of Employment and Workforce said Monday the jobless rate in January was 8.7 percent. That's up from a revised rate of 8.6 percent in December.
The national jobless rate also increased slightly in January, from 7.8 percent in December to 7.9 percent.
The agency says much of the loss came because of seasonal layoffs and the closing of schools between semesters.
The information sector was the only segment of the economy to add jobs in January, with 600 additional positions.
Trade, transportation and utilities saw a decline of 9,600 jobs, while government employment dropped by 8,500.
Marion County had the highest unemployment rate at 19.2 percent. Lexington County had the lowest rate at 6.8 percent.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:27 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:27:01 GMT
This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season.
This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season.The three-day festival opens on Friday and continues through Sunday in a new location - the Technical College of the Lowcountry.
This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:21:20 GMT
The Aloft Festival gets under way Friday and runs through Monday. (courtesy - WSPA)
Brightly colored hot air balloons will be flying over Simpsonville as part of an annual Memorial Day celebration.The Aloft Festival gets under way Friday and runs through Monday. The event was previously
Brightly colored hot air balloons will be flying over Simpsonville as part of an annual Memorial Day celebration.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:29:41 GMT
News 2 presents Jennie Moore Elementary with our Cool School award. All week we've shown you all the cool things taking place at Jennie Moore Elementary School for the Creative Arts in Mount Pleasant.
News 2 presents Jennie Moore Elementary with our Cool School award.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:34:15 GMT
Emergency dispatchers say firefighters responded to a structure fire in North Charleston Friday morning. It was reported at 3419 Pinoca Lane just before 7 a.m. North Charleston Fire Department responded. No
Friday, May 24 2013 5:21 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:21:06 GMT
The beach scene will be a lot different this season as Folly prepares for it's first full summer of no alcohol, and it's first dry Memorial Day. Folly Beach was the last remaining beach where alcohol
The beach scene will be a lot different this season as Folly prepares for it's first full summer of no alcohol, and it's first dry Memorial Day. Folly Beach was the last remaining beach where alcohol
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:32:08 GMT
Three store owners are federally indicted for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana, also known as spice..It's a growing issue for law enforcement and those "alternative" shop owners who do not want to
The US Attorney's Office says there is no gray area any longer when it comes to these synthetics, but industry insiders say the laws governing such things are still a little hazy.
