Traffic lights were out in that area. Duke Energy's power outage map estimated that 4,000 people were without power around downtown at 9 a.m. The power was back on for most customers by early evening.

A power outage was affecting 1,232 Duke Energy customers in Pender County. According to the Duke Energy Outage Map, power has been restored. According to Duke Energy, the outage was near Highway 133 ...