The Lexington County unemployment rate fell from 4% to a state-low of 3.7% and in Richland County 5.3% to 4.9% last month.

The unemployment fell in every SC county from February to March,

Unemployment in March 2020 stood at 2.5% in Lexington County and 3% in Richland County before the pandemic lockdowns.

The SC unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in March from 5.2% in February.

Beginning April 18, claimants are required to do two weekly work searches to remain eligible for unemployment benefits. The searches can be completed online or via smartphone app.

A tutorial showing what to do is available on a state website at www.dew.sc.gov/individuals/find-job.