State and federal officials are investigating a massive power outage in Moore County, caused by what is believed to be an intentional and targeted attack that left around 40,000 Duke Energy customers in the dark on Saturday. 

A noose was found hanging outside of Union Pines High School in Moore County this past weekend. School officials became aware of the noose after pictures circulated on social media, according to ABC11. Officials say that the noose wasn’t visible while school was in session last week. A news conference is scheduled for this afternoon. […]