Tens of thousands of North Carolinians remained without power in Moore County on Tuesday after gun attacks on power substations that were described by Gov. Roy Cooper as a potential act of domestic terrorism.
Duke Energy said more than 36,000 customers remained without power. Schools were closed for a second day, leaving parents to wait for a late afternoon decision about Wednesday.
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields, the State Bureau of Investigation and the FBI are investigating the deliberate attacks at two sites.
Mr. Cooper, a Democrat, said Monday he visited both substations and that protecting the elderly and vulnerable will be a priority.