unemployment numbers for our area

The latest numbers from the South Carolina Employment Security Commission show two counties in our area are in the top 10 highest rates in the state.

In May of this year Marion County was at 12.2 percent, Marlboro at 11 percent, further down the list is Dillon County at 9.5 percent and Darlington at 7.4.

Georgetown County came in last month at 6.8 percent followed by Florence at 6.3 percent.

Horry County has the lowest unemployment rate in our area at 5.6 percent.