17,000+ out of work in Horry County They just don't know what's going to happen tomorrow," said Smith who's worked for the SCESC for 25 years. Close to 100 people packed the center Friday ... Employment expo brings hope to unemployed in SC A bank of tables will also be offering a variety of services from the SCESC and associated workforce partners. Two workshops will also be available to ... ESC director's letter raises ‘authority' questions ... to fend off unwarranted attacks from those who would change the way SCESC has successfully served employers and the unemployed for so many years. ... SC Employment Security Commission Explains Computer Shutdown That Sent Filers Home If an individual receives a notice from the SCESC, this indicates a review of their claim shows that they may be eligible to receive benefits under this new program. Unemployed South Carolina residents who receive these notices from the Employment Security Commission should take them to their nearest workforce centers to file immediately for the EUC benefits. For the convenience of claimants, the working hours of SCESC workforce centers have been extended from 8:30am to 7:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday, December 16-17, 2009, and on Saturday, December 19, 2009, from 8:30am-2:00pm. Out-of-state residents should contact the Interstate Unit at 1-800-529-8339 or 1-866-397-2752 to file for...