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Health officials in Union County confirm first measles case in three decades
By Woody Cain
February 10, 2026 at 1:49 PM EST
Health officials have confirmed a case of measles in Union County. It’s the county’s first confirmed case in the last 35 years. Health officials say the individual is a school-age child who did not attend school within Union County.
It comes as a measles outbreak in South Carolina has spread into North Carolina — with three confirmed cases in Mecklenburg County. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says there are currently 17 measles cases statewide, with one hospitalization since December.
It comes as a measles outbreak in South Carolina has spread into North Carolina — with three confirmed cases in Mecklenburg County. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says there are currently 17 measles cases statewide, with one hospitalization since December.