AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDPH Leadership Shake-Up: Gov. Henry McMaster named Dr. Brannon Traxler as interim director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health after Dr. Edward Simmer’s role was cut short when the General Assembly didn’t confirm him before the session ended. Rabies Alerts: S.C. confirmed multiple rabid animals this week, including a rabid calf in Saluda County plus cases involving a skunk in Spartanburg and a raccoon in Berkeley—prompting exposure notifications. Public Health & Access: A new study finds most South Carolina youth with HIV do transition from pediatric to adult care, but fewer than half do it in a timely, sustained way—mental health conditions were linked to lower odds. Mental Health in Real Life: A Columbia barber shop is turning everyday conversations into stigma-busting support during Mental Health Month. Drug Case: A Greer man was sentenced to nearly 12½ years after authorities said he carried a suitcase of cocaine and more drugs were found at his home. Policy Watch: McMaster also ordered a special session to address the state budget and redraw congressional district lines.
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