Power Company Has Update on Intentional ‘Vandalism’ That Caused N. Carolina Outage

Power Company Has Update on Intentional ‘Vandalism’ That Caused N. Carolina Outage
The gate to the Duke Energy West End substation in Moore County, N.C., on Dec. 4, 2022. John Nagy/The Pilot via AP
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A North Carolina power company announced Wednesday that it repaired equipment that was damaged during an alleged attack over the weekend in Moore County, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Duke Energy said Wednesday that all damaged equipment was repaired, according to a release. However, it may take several more days for power to be totally restored.

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