News briefs: Blood drives posted for August in York County

Rabies case confirmed in York County

A person who picked up a bat in a swimming pool in York County may have been exposed to rabies, according to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officials.

DHEC released details July 20, saying in a statement it’s not clear whether the person was bitten or scratched by the rabid animal but “bat bites are often hard to identify as bat teeth are so small.”

The person has been referred to private health providers for treatment.

The exposure happened near Rock Hill on July 15, officials said. The person initially thought the bat was a leaf floating in a swimming pool and picked up the animal with their bare hands. Two days later, the bat tested positive for rabies.

The bat is the fifth animal to test positive for rabies this year in York County. There were 13 animals that tested positive in York County last year.

For safety information, visit cdc.gov/rabies/bats/contact/capture.html.

Blood drives posted in York County

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will hold blood drives throughout York County in August.

▪ 2-5 p.m. Aug. 1, Patti-O Grill, 1007 Old North Main St, Clover.

▪ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 3, York County Sheriff’s Office, 1675-2A York Highway, York.

▪ 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 5, York County Sheriff’s Office District No. 3, 515 S. Cherry Road, Rock Hill.

▪ 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug, 7, 201 Piedmont Medical Center, 222 S Herlong Ave., Rock Hill.

▪ 4-7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Regal Manchester Stadium 14, 1935 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill. Free ticket voucher for donors.

▪ 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 8, Miller Street Dance Academy Blood Drive in Honor of Emma Grace Barnes, 967 Market St., Fort Mill.

▪ 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 18, Allen Tate Realtors, Lake Wylie, 1000 Villlage Harbor Drive, Lake Wylie.

▪ 1-4 p.m. Aug. 20, Carolinas Insurance Investment Group, 120 E. Main St., Rock Hill.

▪ 4-7:30 p.m, Aug. 23, Regal Manchester Stadium 14, 1935 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill. Free ticket voucher for donors.

▪ 3-6 p.m. Aug. 24, Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2020 Hillcrest Road, York.

▪ 3-5:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Providence Baptist Church, 1947 Old Friendship Road, Rock Hill.

Call 704-972-4700 or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appointment at any location.

Foundation sets Sept. 14 for tourney

The Sheriff’s Foundation of York County will hold the ninth annual Invitational Golf Tournament will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Springfield Golf Club in Fort Mill.

Proceeds have been able to give $77,000 in scholarship money to York County students. Also $11,000 has been used to purchase back packs and school supplies for York County students in need. Money raised also goes to Safety Patrol programs, Children’s Attention Home and Boy Scout Explorer Post 1786.

To become a sponsor or participate, call 803-628-3057 or email info@yorkcountygov.com to register.

County Council to meet Aug. 17

York County Council will meet Aug. 17 at the York County Agricultural Building, 6 S. Congress St.

For Council agenda and meeting video, visit yorkcountygov.com.

Food service program continues

The Summer Food Service Program will run through Aug. 14.

Meals will be provided to all children age 18 and younger without charge. The Summer Food Service Program has operated in York County for 33 years.

To locate a meal service site, call the Summer Feeding Office in Rock Hill at 803-909-7511.

This story was originally published July 24, 2015 at 2:23 PM with the headline "News briefs: Blood drives posted for August in York County."