COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  South Carolina’s workforce continues to expand. Officials with the Department of Employment and Workforce say in February, the number of people working in the Palmetto State increased to more than 2.4 million people, setting a record. The state’s unemployment rat e dropped to 4.2%. Officials say the largest growth was in the health care and social assistance industries. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Department of Employment and Workforce, S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), scdew, South Carolina, State Department of Employment and Workforce ...read more read less