SC Senate moves to oust interim health director

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 845

Last Updated: 3 days, 14 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — Senators moved to fire the interim director of the state’s public health department Tuesday, resuming a push from last year to oust the agency head over concerns about his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Formerly the head of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, Edward Simmer has overseen the state health department since legislators split the massive agency in two in 2024.

Despite sailing through the Senate for his …

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