One of the largest pipelines in the United States was shut down due to a cybersecurity attack which led to Governor Roy Cooper declaring a State of Emergency for North Carolina. Colonial Pipeline, the primary fuel pipeline for North Carolina reported a ransomware cyberattack which resulted in a temporary shutdown of that line.

“I went to six gas stations this morning through La Grange and Kinston to finally find gas at almost $3.00 a gallon,” said local resident Kaitlin Randolph.