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State officials warned pet owners this week that the transmission of rabies virus is still an issue in the Palmetto State, after four people in Dillon County were exposed to a rabid bat.
The bat, which tested positive March 21, was found in a bedroom where someone was sleeping.
David Vaughan of the state Bureau of Environmental Health Services said the four people were referred to health-care providers for post-exposure treatment.

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This is the last week for the Quality of Life Challenge Match, under which the J. Marion Sims Foundation, Founders Federal Credit Union and Springs Memorial Hospital are matching all gifts to the Lancaster County Community Foundation, up to a total of $17,500.
March 31 is the deadline for the matching program. Several generous gifts have come in, but there is still work to do to meet the $17,500 goal, organizers said.

By Reece Murphy and Gregory A. Summers

The Lancaster News

Emily Pollok

Lancaster Mayor John Howard’s condition continues to improve after more than two months at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, according to his family.
“Dad is still in Progressive Care at CMC Main but is getting stronger each day,” said Shelley Robinson, Howard’s daughter. “The care team is pretty amazed at how well he’s doing compared to how sick he was a few weeks ago.
“I’m so happy to be able to post a positive update!” she said.  

A co-defendant in last summer’s fatal shooting of 17-year-old Daquan Blackmon was granted bond during an appearance in General Sessions Court on Wednesday.
Quinterius Lamont Clinton, 24, is charged with accessory after the fact of murder in connection with the shooting.

If you park improperly in a Lancaster handicap spot, you might meet Richard Hall.

KERSHAW – Friday’s mail contained a delightful surprise for Frances Moreland, administrator of the Kershaw Community Parks Council.