Duke Energy said it had restored power to approximately 7,000 customers across the county, but around 38,000 still remained without power as work and repairs continued.
An alleged attack on two electrical substations left 60 percent of
In response, the county declared a state of emergency, issued a curfew at 9 pm Sunday and closed county schools on Monday.spokesman Jeff Brooks said at the Monday news briefing that some infrastructure can be repaired and other parts need to be replaced. "This kind of attack raises a new level of threat. We will be evaluating ways to work with our utility providers and our state and federal officials to make sure that we harden our infrastructure where that's necessary and work to prevent future damage," Cooper said during the briefing.The power went out during a drag show in downtown Southern Pines that attracted a significant amount of protesters and police presence.
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