State lawmakers are taking steps to protect residents during the immediate aftermath of the storms from Hurricane Helene. The Attorney General’s Office has officially implemented the state’s price gouging law. Josh Stein spoke in the Triad on Monday about what people should be aware of as communities recover from Helene.Top Stories: Greensboro police officers are aiding communities affected by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina North Carolina National Guard soldiers airlifting those stranded by Helene Wilkes and Surry County Schools closed Monday, district saysGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe price gouging law is in effect in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus and New Hanover counties. According to a press release from the Attorney General’s Office, The Department of Justice has already received 64 complaints alleging price gouging in western North Carolina. Officials said most complaints are about hotel rates, grocery prices, and fuel prices and are most frequently …
AG Josh Stein on price gouging amidst Helene recovery [Video]
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