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.
“Equipment damaged from recent vandalism has either been repaired or replaced,” Duke said in a notice. “The restoration of service to those Moore County communities still without power is underway. To avoid overwhelming the electrical system we will bring power back on gradually, with the goal of having the majority of customers restored before midnight tonight.”…