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Davidson and Mecklenburg County public‑health officials confirmed a fox near Mayes Road tested positive for rabies; two people and one pet were exposed and officials urge updated vaccinations.
Jul 10, 2026
Rabid Fox Near Mayes Road Sends Two Locals Scrambling For Treatment
Jul 09, 2026
NC Tattoo Shops Skimp on Blood Safety Training, Customers Left to Guess
Tar Heel Schools Put Lifeline On Every Student ID After Budget Deal
Jul 08, 2026
Rabid Clover Trail Goat Sends Four Scrambling For Shots
A Raleigh News & Observer review finds few North Carolina tattooists hold formal blood‑borne pathogen training. Practical, expert‑based tips show how to check a shop before your appointment.
The 2026 budget added the Student Lifeline Act, so schools and colleges must put 988 and Crisis Text Line contacts on new student IDs, websites and registration materials statewide.
A goat found near trails in Clover tested positive for rabies; four people were referred for medical follow-up. Officials urge vaccinations and reporting.
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