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N.C.âs price gouging law now in effect as Wilmington-area officials caution against âpanic buyingâ gas Long lines like these are being reported at numerous gas stations in Wilmington and surrounding areas. (Source: WECT/Jack Gallop) By WECT Staff | May 11, 2021 at 3:28 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 5:10 PM
NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - North Carolinaâs price gouging law is now in effect after Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Monday in response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline due to a ransomware attack.
âThe hackers who breached Colonial Pipelineâs systems have made it harder for hardworking North Carolinians to go about their lives, but I will not allow businesses to take advantage of this incident to charge excessive prices,â said Attorney General Josh Stein. âNorth Carolinaâs price gouging law is in effect â please let my office know if businesses or people might be trying to profit off this
Southeastern NC towns, counties, schools react to pipeline, fuel issues A cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline has led to a fuel shortage issue. By Jack Gallop | May 12, 2021 at 9:27 AM EDT - Updated May 12 at 11:59 AM
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - The shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline has caused panic among some residents in the Cape Fear region.
Towns and the counties in the area have released statements in response to the unusual circumstances. Kure Beach, Burgaw and Pender County each released statements on Tuesday.
In a notice sent to the public, the Town of Burgaw announced that it will, for the most part, continue to operate normally: