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🌱 What Saluda County residents should know about the current measles quarantine

Saluda, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Saluda! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Saluda County residents should know about the current measles quarantine
  • Why a top Lexington AD is heading to Saluda High
  • How drought could change what’s on Saluda County students’ lunch trays

Also on today's calendar: Saluda JV Softball @ Batesburg-Leesville and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DPH reports no new measles cases ahead of potential Sunday end to state outbreak (southcarolinapublicradio.org) — A recent measles case in a Saluda County adult has led to 41 people being quarantined, with restrictions expected to last until May 9. While the broader state outbreak may end soon, local health officials are closely monitoring this separate exposure and continue urging vaccination, especially for travelers.
   

2. Lexington 1 hires district's new athletic director. Here are the details (thestate.com) — A longtime Lexington 1 athletic director is leaving to join Saluda High as an offensive assistant football coach and teacher under the state’s hire/rehire program for retired educators. He’ll be replaced by award‑winning Westwood High AD Garrett Knight, who brings nearly two decades of experience leading athletics across South Carolina schools.
   

3. Drought affecting South Carolina farm-to-school program (wistv.com) — Students in Saluda County schools could see changes in their lunches as drought slows South Carolina farmers who supply the Certified SC farm‑to‑school program. Districts are working around produce shortages by finding alternate fresh items, while teachers use the situation to show kids how weather affects their food supply.
   

4. Building Stronger Communities: GLEAMNS CEO Dr. Ameca Thomas Honored with Statewide 2026 Innovative Program of the Year Award (whosonthemove.com) — Residents in Saluda County benefit directly from GLEAMNS programs that just earned a statewide “Innovative Program of the Year” award. The nonprofit’s services like Head Start, LIHEAP, and weatherization are highlighted for helping stabilize families and strengthen communities across its 14-county service area.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SCAM ALERT!
    South Carolina residents are receiving text messages with this fake notice. If you receive one of the texts - do not engage, click any links or QR… (Nextdoor )
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Saluda. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Saluda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saluda here.

Ok Saluda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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