Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson hospitalized for burns, campaign says

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has been hospitalized, a source close to his campaign confirmed.

Robinson, the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor, was hospitalized following an incident at a campaign event at Mount Airy, the source told CBS 17.

Mike Lonegran, the communications director for Robinson’s campaign, issued the following statement:

“This evening following an incident at a campaign appearance at the Mayberry Truck Show in Mount Airy, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was treated at Northern Regional Hospital for second-degree burns. He is in good spirits, appreciates the outpouring of well wishes, and is excited to return to the campaign trail as scheduled first thing tomorrow morning.”

CBS 17 is working to get more information.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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Matthew Sockol

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