ALLEGHANY COUNTY, N.C. — Sunday morning's 5.1 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near Sparta, NC left more than 100 buildings damaged in Alleghany County, but no injuries have been reported, according to officials.
During an emergency meeting just hours after the earthquake, Alleghany County Sheriff Bryan Maines said he spoke with federal officials at The White House about the disaster.
"I've been on the phone with The White House this morning. They assured me they would help as much as possible. And they expressed interest in the resolution this morning for declaration of emergency," Sheriff Maines said.
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