Fox tests positive for rabies in Georgetown County: GCSO

Fox tests positive for rabies in Georgetown County: GCSO

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - On July 16, 2026, a fox in the Georgetown County area near Plantersville Road and N Fraser Street tested positive for the rabies virus, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). "Due to the possibility of the spread of rabies, DPH urges you to use caution when [...]

Rabid fox confirmed in Georgetown County; person, dog exposed

A rabid fox confirmed in Georgetown County exposed one person and one dog, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

Two animals test positive for rabies in South Carolina counties

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed two animals from different counties have tested positive for rabies.

Rabid animals confirmed in two counties; one person, two pets exposed

In Greenwood County, a raccoon found near Blue Jay and Stevenson roads in Hodges has tested positive for rabies. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.