Charter Communications (Spectrum) plans to lay off 62 employees at its West Columbia facility on Platt Springs Road starting May 7, per a WARN notice.
Layoff details
The federal WARN Act requires 60 days’ notice for mass layoffs like this, alerting workers, state agencies, and local governments to aid transitions like unemployment claims and job placement. No specifics yet on affected roles (likely call center, tech support, or ops given Spectrum’s setup there) or exact reasons—could tie to broader cost-cutting, automation, or consolidation across their U.S. cable/broadband ops.
Local impact
West Columbia/Lexington County feels this: 62 jobs lost hits nearby eateries, shops, and commuters hard in a mixed commercial zone. SC workforce folks will step in with retraining (tech certs, broadband skills) and job fairs—telecom shifts often favor remote/hybrid now.
Statewide, Spectrum has multiple SC sites, so this might be isolated. Watch for updates; affected workers should file UI ASAP and tap SC Works for leads. Tough break amid steady Lowcountry growth.
