2 schools in Chapel Hill close due to power outages

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:45AM ET
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Two Chapel Hill schools are closed Tuesday because of power outages.

Students at Estes Hills Elementary and Phillips Middle School have no class. Staff will have a remote workday.

The school said the outage discovered earlier is more extensive than first thought. The estimated time of restoration is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Both schools are working to arrange dismissal for students who have already arrived or are on their way.
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