Gas prices rising, State of Emergency issued after Colonial Pipeline cyberattack WSOCTV.com News Staff
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency in the state due to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline.
Colonial Pipeline says a cyberattack forced it to temporarily halt all operations on a major pipeline that delivers roughly 45% of all fuel consumed on the East Coast.
“Today’s emergency declaration will help North Carolina prepare for any potential motor vehicle fuel supply interruptions across the state and ensure motorists are able to have access to fuel,” said Cooper in a statement.
CONCORD, N.C. (WTVD) Two police officers were shot in Concord late Wednesday night, resulting in one officer s death.
The suspect, who Concord police said was armed, also died. The second officer involved was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Jason Shuping, 25, was the officer killed. Shuping had been with the department since 2019 and was a 2014 graduate of East Rowan High School in nearby Granite Quarry. Officer Jason Shuping served the citizens of Concord and the Concord Police Department since 2019, read a statement released by the department on social media. He will truly be missed by all.
Today we are morning the loss of a beloved family member who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty late Wednesday night. Officer Jason Shuping served the citizens of Concord and the Concord Police Department since 2019. He will truly be missed by all. pic.twitter.com/qU6M5Us6rf Concord, NC Police (@ConcordNCPolice) December 17, 2020