Government Accountability

South Carolina’s Measles Surge Exposes Government Failures in Public Health and Border Security

By Economics Desk | January 16, 2026

A 30% spike in measles cases in South Carolina reveals cracks in America’s disease prevention strategy, fueled by porous borders and failed government oversight.

South Carolina's recent measles outbreak, with reported cases jumping by nearly 30% to over 550, is more than just a public health concern—it is a glaring symptom of systemic failure by federal and state authorities. The surge, primarily concentrated around Spartanburg County, reflects the perilous consequences of neglecting national sovereignty and border security.For decades, measles was considered eliminated from the United States—a testament to American innovation through vaccination programs and disciplined public health efforts. Yet now, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm outbreaks spanning states from Arizona to Virginia, including our own neighbors like North Carolina and...

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