North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson Hospitalized After Campaign Event Incident

North Carolina‘s Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, was hospitalized after sustaining second-degree burns during a campaign event in Mount Airy on Friday. His campaign spokesperson confirmed the incident, adding that Robinson is “in good spirits” and expects to resume campaigning by Saturday. The campaign event occurred at the Mayberry Truck Show, but specifics about how the injuries occurred have not been disclosed.

This incident adds to the challenging period Robinson’s campaign has been enduring. Recently, reports emerged linking the Republican gubernatorial candidate to multiple controversial and offensive remarks made on a website over a decade ago. This revelation has led to notable departures from his campaign team, as well as staff in his state office. Robinson, however, has categorically denied these allegations, labeling them as “false smears” and has purportedly engaged legal assistance to investigate the claims.

Despite these setbacks, Robinson remains determined to continue his gubernatorial race against Democratic opponent Josh Stein. This development comes amidst heightened scrutiny and pressure on Robinson’s campaign, which has put his conduct and past remarks under the microscope.

The campaign of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has promised further updates will be provided as more information becomes available concerning both the incident at the event and the ongoing controversies surrounding his candidacy.