If you’ve been job hunting in Charleston lately, chances are you’re seeing more “Now Hiring” signs.
Despite headlines of a slowing national labor market, workforce experts said the Lowcountry is charging ahead, with jobs pouring in and unemployment among the lowest statewide.
“While the national job market has slowed down, South Carolina continues to be a top performer,” said Dr. Bryan Grady, assistant executive director for labor market information at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. “Between June and July alone, the state added 9,000 jobs. South Carolina has the second-highest rate of job openings in the country and is fifth in hiring per capita.”…