SC ending unemployment services at 17 offices

Published February 4, 2013 9:31pm ET



COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jobless persons who want face-to-face assistance with their unemployment benefits in South Carolina may face a longer drive starting Feb. 19.

The Department of Employment and Workforce is reducing its offices for unemployment services from 56 to 39, spokeswoman Adrienne Fairwell told The Associated Press on Monday.

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