If you work in manufacturing, logistics, or defense in the Columbia area, the recent layoffs in South Carolina may feel very personal. Many companies are shutting down operations or reducing staff, which means hundreds of workers are now searching for new jobs. Even though the state’s economy is growing, these sudden job losses show that not every business is able to keep up.
Recent Closures in Lexington and Kershaw
Two major closures are directly affecting workers near Columbia.
Charter Communications, which runs Spectrum cable services, will permanently shut its Lexington facility on May 7. This decision will leave 62 employees without jobs.
Another company, KPR US, LLC, is also closing its Kershaw location on May 29. At least 23 workers will be impacted. KPR US focuses on manufacturing and distributing medical devices…