HAVELOCK, N.C-- Officials say power has been restored to
most of the coastal towns affected by winds and rain from Hurricane
Earl.
About 5,000 electric customers in Hyde County had awakened
without power Friday morning. North Carolina Electric Cooperatives
spokeswoman Kristie Aldridge says most had it back by the
afternoon.
Aldridge also says power was restored to Dare County residents
who lost electricity during the storm.
A Progress Energy spokeswoman said work crews have restored
power to 3,500 customers in New Bern, Morehead City and
Jacksonville.
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APTV-09-03-10 1723EDT
