With the potential winter storm impacts hitting Friday, power crews across Western North Carolina are standing by and ready to be deployed.

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,

The City of Greensboro is encouraging residents in several East Greensboro neighborhoods to prepare for a temporary power outage. On Thursday, Duke Energy will

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.

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,