South Carolina Layoffs — December 2025
Employers in South Carolina submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2025, putting at risk an estimated 272 workers — down from November and down 30% versus December 2024. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 194 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 194 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 1 | 194 |
| Lexington | 1 | 78 |
Charleston felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 1 | 194 |
| Greenville | 1 | 78 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 194 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeDriveU | Charleston | 194 | Closure | |
| SC Industrial Holdings | Greenville | 78 | Temporary Closure |
Topping the list was WeDriveU at its Charleston facility, reporting 194 affected workers. SC Industrial Holdings followed with 78 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.