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Further action taken was disclosed because of North Carolina personnel laws.

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At least two people said on social media that they felt the earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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North Carolina has faced catastrophic flooding from hurricanes, with inland water damage often surpassing the destruction caused by wind.

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