Gaston County has confirmed its 15th rabies case of 2025 after a skunk tested positive for the virus in Cherryville.
On Tuesday, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to a report of a skunk exhibiting neurological issues on the 800 block of Mary’s Grove Road. The skunk had potentially exposed several unvaccinated cats to rabies, resulting in the death of one cat, according to officials.
The skunk was captured and sent to the NC Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh for testing on Wednesday, officials said. The laboratory confirmed the skunk tested positive for rabies on Friday…