Sheriff: Vandalism Cuts Power Across North Carolina County

A power outage occurred in Moore County after two substations were damaged by gunfire. Authorities declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew. The act is considered intentional and malicious, with legal actions promised against the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing, with no suspects identified yet.

What event led to the power outages in Moore County?

• A natural disaster

• Technical failure

• Scheduled maintenance

• Gunfire damage to substations

What action did authorities take in response to the power outage?

• Deployed additional police

• Increased electricity supply

• Organized community meetings

• Declared a state of emergency

What measure was implemented county-wide following the incident?

• Mandatory evacuation

• Public holiday

• County-wide curfew

• Increased taxes

How did authorities describe the act of damaging the substations?

• Intentional and malicious

• Accidental

• Unavoidable

• Negligent

What is the current status of the investigation?

• No suspects have been identified

• The case is closed

• Suspects have been arrested

• The motive is clear