Power restored, stores reopen at Streets at Southpoint
Good news: Power has been restored at the Streets at Southpoint.
The parking lot is full again, and shoppers are returning to stores.
Earlier today, it was a much different scene.
Power outages brought business to a standstill, forcing every store inside the mall to close.
Despite the dark storefronts, the outage didn't stop some people from getting their morning walk in.
"We knew there was no electricity because the power outage and lights were out," said Renee Connelly. "But they still allowed us to come in, and there were plenty of people walking. The people were very kind to allow us walkers to be among the others."
Across Fayetteville Street at Renaissance Center, it was the same story.
Signs posted on business doors told customers they were closed because of the power outage.
Hundreds of customers across the Bull City were without electricity for hours today.
Duke Energy said crews responded quickly and that downed trees were the main cause of the outages as heavy rain moved through the area.
The good news tonight is that power has been restored.
