FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Apr. 20, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Trauma Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Apr. 23, at 1 p.m.. at the State of South Carolina Health Campus, Conference Room B228, 400 Otarre Parkway, Cayce. The agenda and link to virtually view the meeting are available on the meeting event page.
###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 29, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Tickle Hill Road and Highway 151 in Jefferson, 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 28, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon from Charleston County and a bat from Lexington County have tested positive for rabies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 28, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As temperatures rise and South Carolinians spend more time enjoying private or public pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, hot tubs and splashpads, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents of the importance of practicing water and swimming safety.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 27, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a stray cat found near Breezie Hill and Googe roads in Allendale, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider.