Power Outages
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Helicopter trimming trees caused widespread power outage in Cary and Morrisville
A helicopter caused a widespread outage that knocked out power for thousands of people on Thursday in Cary and Morrisville.
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Thousands lose power in Nash County after trees knock down lines
Nashville police said power lines went down in the area around 8 p.m. Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, crews were working to restore power to hundreds.
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Power restored for thousands in Durham after tree falls during storms
According to a Duke Energy outage map, more than 7,000 customers lost power in Durham. The majority of the outages were in the southern part of Durham.
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Hundreds without power after storms knock tree onto power lines in Wake County
Hundreds of people were in the dark Sunday night after storms caused a tree to fall on utility lines near Graham Newton Road in Wake County.
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Hundreds lose power, traffic blocked on Leesville Road in Raleigh after tree falls on power pole
Raleigh police said a tree began leaning on a power pole early Friday morning, causing power to go out as crews replace the pole.
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Crews have restored power to thousands in the Triangle after powerful storms
Duke Energy has restored power to those impacted by yesterdays powerful storms, that left more than 6,000 people in the area without power hours.
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Crashes, closures and flooding across central NC from heavy rain
Heavy rain is causing flooding, crashes, downed trees and thousands of power outages across central North Carolina, with more rain expected through Thursday evening.
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Outages roll through NC on hot, stormy day: where to cool off
With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.
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Holly Springs crash causes power outages
More than 1,000 people were without power at one point in Holly Springs after a crash that knocked out a power pole on Wednesday morning.
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Around 1,000 without power from driver crashing into transmission tower near Erwin
A driver crashed into a transmission tower on Sunday night in Harnett County, leaving around 1,000 in the area without power.
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Hundreds lose power in Raleigh after small animal reportedly damaged equipment
Hundreds of customers were without power in Raleigh early Friday morning.
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3,000 customers without power in Durham, delayed opening at city hall
The city of Durham said its city hall would open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday after an overnight power outage.
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Storms bring flooding, lightning strikes and downed trees for second straight night in central NC
The first round of storms rolled through Wake County around 3 p.m., bringing much-needed rain to the county. Around 6 p.m., another round slowly made its way through the viewing area.
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Power outage in Durham impacts at least 8 downtown intersections
A power outage is impacting at least eight major intersections near downtown Durham during the Monday morning commute.
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Power restored to 400 customers in Durham County after crash damages power pole
Power was restored to hundreds of customers in Durham County Friday morning after damage to a utility pole.
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More than 800 without power near Louisburg, Duke Energy says
More than 800 customers in Louisburg are without power after an outage reported Saturday afternoon, with crews working to assess the damage and restore service.
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Strong overnight storms topple trees, knock out power for hundreds in Granville County
Duke Energy's outage map showed close to 1,000 customers in the area were without power as of early Tuesday morning.
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Power restored for hundreds after downed tree, large outdoor fire reported in Orange County
According to Duke Energy officials, 1,597 customers lost power in Orange County. Power was restored to most people by late Wednesday.
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How long will food last in the fridge and freezer during a power outage?
After major storms, homes may be left without power and the food in your fridge and freezer could be at risk of spoiling. See how long your food remains safe to eat after a power outage.
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Morris Grove Elementary School dismissed early due to a power outage caused by a fallen tree
Morris Grove Elementary School dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday after a tree fell on power lines causing a power outage at the school.
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Power restored to 3,000 people in Clayton after issue with underground lines
According to Duke Energy, the outage was caused by "an issue" affecting one of its underground powerlines.
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Trees fall in overnight storms, causing hundreds to lose power in Orange County
Crews on Thursday are working to restore power for hundreds of customers in Orange County.
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Power back for over 500 people around north Glenwood Avenue near RDU
The map states the cause was from equipment going offline, but it did not provide additional details.
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Crews restore power to over 300 people, clean up downed lines on US 64 near Apex overnight
According to Apex police, at around 12:30 a.m., a construction vehicle struck communication lines and knocked down a power line on U.S. Highway 64 near New Hill Olive Chapel Road.
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Power restored to 3,000 customers between Raleigh and Durham
Duke Energy's outage map shows 3,315 customers without power on Sunday morning between Raleigh and Durham.
