South Carolina Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in South Carolina submitted 1 WARN Act notices in October 2024, putting at risk an estimated 208 workers — up substantially from September and down 56% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 208 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 208 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 208 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 1 | 208 |
Greenwood absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 1 | 208 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 208 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend Performance Materials | Greenwood | 208 | Closure |
Topping the list was Ascend Performance Materials at its Greenwood facility, reporting 208 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for South Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.