A winter storm was expected to reach the Carolinas on Friday, and it could cause power outages. Snow, sleet, and potentially freezing rain were expected to fall across North Carolina and part of South Carolina on Friday,

Duke Energy also encourages people who use a generator to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and not use them in a closed space, like a garage. The best advice the company can give is to be prepared for the worst.

Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a winter storm system that may cause power outages in some regions of its Indiana system beginning Sunday. “As severe winter weather approaches, we’re encouraging customers to be aware that a  combination of snow,

Power restored in East Greensboro ahead of winter storm

Parts of East Greensboro went dark today. Duke Energy has decided to turn off power in some homes and repair damaged equipment.

Duke Energy crews are preparing for potential outages by equipping trucks and getting ready for the challenges ahead.

Duke Energy will suspend power from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to repair damage to substation equipment, in advance of Friday’s forecasted snowfall.

The Triad is experiencing cold winter weather and Thursday, Jan. 9 will be no different. Some residents will find it much colder, though, as Duke Energy is planning a temporary outage. East Greensboro residents in the Kings Forest,