public health

South Carolina health officials have confirmed another 29 measles cases since Friday, bringing the total number of people infected by the outbreak to 876. Cases have continued to climb since the outbreak began in October in Spartanburg County. For the first time, the state says a resident in Sumter County has been infected. Cases have begun to spread to North Carolina with at least seven cases in Mecklenburg County. The majority of infected people have been unvaccinated children and teenagers.

As 2025 comes to a close, we take a look at the public health developments shaping life in Mecklenburg County and what residents should know heading into 2026. Later in the show, we turn to mental health during the holidays, including exploring the impact of financial stress and practical coping tools.

Thanks to vaccinations, measles in the United States was eliminated in 2000. But, measles is making a comeback and one of the hot spots is the upstate of South Carolina. We discuss the rise in measles here, how it compares to other parts of the country and what this means for public health.

If you’re on Lake Wylie in South Carolina this weekend, expect to see about 180 swimmers in the chilly water. The swimmers will take part in an event that aims to support those battling what can be a terminal illness.

Mecklenburg County Public Health officials say there has been an uptick in complaints of food vendors operating without a permit.

Threats to $140 million in funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses comes as some experts see the addiction safety net unraveling.

A new study looks at lives saved by USAID in the past and what the future without the agency will look like.