Rabies Surges in Unexpected Places | Charlotte News

Rabies is making unexpected appearances this year — including in Ballantyne and Huntersville — after a bat tested positive near Lake Road, exposing two residents. Mecklenburg County now has eight confirmed cases in 2026, down from 11 last year and 14 in 2024, involving raccoons, a cow, bat, cat, and fox. While human cases in the U.S. are extremely rare — North Carolina’s last was in 2011 — officials are urging caution around wildlife and monitoring the situation closely to keep the community safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd610607894b61e4