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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Saluda County; One Pet Exposed
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Feb. 27, 2026COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Ridge Spring Hwy and Seminole Drive in Saluda, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 6 New Measles Cases, Bringing Outbreak total to 979, Additional Exposures
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Feb. 24, 2026COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting six new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 979.
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FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 11 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 973; Additional School, Public Exposures Identified
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Feb. 20, 2026COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 11 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 973.
Events
View AllSouth Carolina Health Planning Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Welcome/FOIA Notification
- Roll Call/Quorum
- Purpose of Health Planning Committee
- Nominations and Selection of Committee Vice-Chairperson
- Nominations and selection of Committee Secretary
- Overview of the proposed 2026 State Health Plan Development Timeline
- Dates of Committee Meetings
- Adjournment