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Several power outages reported across Kinston

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KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) — Residents are without power in parts of Kinston and La Grange, according to the city.

Kinston Public Services Director Steve Miller says at least three substations are out.

City officials say the outages started around 6:10 p.m. and are affecting areas near Carey Road, Rouse Road, and Heritage Road.

Lineworkers are working to find the cause and restore power as quickly as possible.

The city says there is no timeline for when power will be back on and will share updates when available.

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