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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Downed tree knocks out power to more than 100 in Carthage

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A tree that fell onto a power line along Priest Hill Road in Carthage has left more than 100 Central Electric customers without electricity Sunday afternoon.

According to Central Electric’s outage map, 114 customers in the area are currently without service. Officials say it will take at least two hours to complete repairs and restore power.

With extreme heat expected throughout the afternoon, residents without electricity are encouraged to seek shelter at a friend’s or family member’s home until service is restored.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

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