South Carolina Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in South Carolina reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2024, displacing an estimated 347 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 65% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 173 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 74 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 173 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 1 | 120 |
| Statewide - Multiple Counties | 1 | 100 |
| Lexington | 1 | 74 |
| Dillon | 1 | 53 |
Cherokee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffney | 1 | 120 |
| Greenville | 1 | 74 |
| Dillon | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 174 |
| Closure | 2 | 173 |
Closures accounted for 50% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Cotton Works | Gaffney | 120 | Closure | |
| T-Roc Global | 100 | Layoff | ||
| Charter Communications | Greenville | 74 | Layoff | |
| Elevate Textiles | Dillon | 53 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Carolina Cotton Works at its Gaffney facility, reporting 120 affected workers. T-Roc Global followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by South Carolina. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all South Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.