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4,000 customers without power in Brunswick County

WECT · last updated

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) — 4,000 customers are without power in the Zion Hill area, according to Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC).

The outage was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday, May 16. BEMC says the outage is caused by a faulty piece of equipment.

Officials estimate power will be restored within the hour.

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