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Employment numbers are on the rise in some of the largest counties as South Carolina is named the fastest growing state in the nation.

Ross Norton, managing editor of SCBiz, talks about some new music venues opening in Greenville, SC, and why that trend across the state is good for business.

Ross Norton, managing editor of SCBiz, talks about some new music venues opening in Greenville, SC, and why that trend across the state is good for business.

Mike Switzer interviews Jay Blankenship, director of workforce engagement with Renewable Water Resources, known as ReWa, in Greenville, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Jay Blankenship, director of workforce engagement with Renewable Water Resources, known as ReWa, in Greenville, SC.

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce announced Thursday more people are going to work in South Carolina with an additional 4,102 individuals joining the workforce in September. However, the state's unemployment rate increased to 4.4% — aligned with the national percentage.

There’s no doubt that our state is experiencing a manufacturing boom, but where do we find the workers, and then, how do we keep them?

There’s no doubt that our state is experiencing a manufacturing boom, but where do we find the workers, and then, how do we keep them?

Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBiz, which publishes several business journals across our state.

Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBiz, which publishes several business journals across our state.