gas shortage

Colonial Pipeline confirms it paid $4.4M to hackers

May 20, 2021 Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

NEW YORK — The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems. Colonial Pipeline said Wednesday that after it learned […]

Pipeline operator says “normal operations” have resumed

May 15, 2021 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — The operator of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline — hit on May 7th by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday that it has resumed “normal operations,” delivering fuel to its markets, including a […]

Gas stations report shortages as pipeline shutdown drags on

May 11, 2021 Cathy Bussewitz, Jeff Amy and Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press

CHAMBLEE, Ga. — More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as the shutdown of a major pipeline by […]

gas shortage

Colonial Pipeline confirms it paid $4.4M to hackers

Pipeline operator says “normal operations” have resumed

Gas stations report shortages as pipeline shutdown drags on

A Surry County grand jury found enough evidence against Michael Boaz
State audit leads to indictment of former Pilot Mountain town manager

A Surry County grand jury found enough evidence against Michael Boaz