If homeowners know what raccoon poop looks like, they may notice it appearing in piles on elevated surfaces around the yard. Nests are typically made of scraps from the garbage or leaves and sticks.

A raccoon that encountered a family’s dogs after wandering into a yard in south Gastonia on Wednesday tested positive for rabies, police said Saturday. The two dogs killed the raccoon outside ...

Now, we're hearing about it in other parts of town. Lisa Feagins didn't know what to do when she saw a sick raccoon in her yard a few months ago. Veterinarian Dr. Paul Welch said the raccoon ...