LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed that a bat found in West Columbia has tested positive for rabies.
The bat was found near Henslowe and Ashburton lanes.
It was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on April 13, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies on April 14, 2026.
Health officials say one person was potentially exposed and has been referred to their health care provider…