Rural S.C. hesitant to even be optimistic at prospect of jobs

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With nearly 17% unemployment, and years of hope and disappointment Barnwell County is hesitant at believing that 1,000 jobs are headed their way.

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The Post and Courier went out and captured a feel for rural South Carolina and how it's struggling and saddled down with unemployment.

Go check it out.

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