Power Outages Impact Western Portion Of Watauga Tuesday Morning

Last Updated on November 20, 2019 6:12 pm

Crews are on the scene and working hard this morning to restore power to members in western Watauga County after a tree fell on a line in the Laurel Branch community, according to Blue Ridge Energy.

At one point over 1,000 Blue Ridge Energy members were without power. At 8:05am it was down to 17.

Watauga County Schools noted just after 7am that, “Power has been restored at Cove Creek School and should be at Bethel School within the hour. Both schools are operating on a regular schedule.”

The West side of Watauga has experienced power outages this morning. Power has been restored at Cove Creek School and should be at Bethel School within the hour. Both schools are operating on a regular schedule. #WeAreWatauga @CCreekRaiders @bethel_school

— Watauga County Schools (@WataugaSchools) June 4, 2019

The school system also mention that power was back up at 8:05am.

Power is back up! Thanks to @blueridgeemc for their quick work this morning restoring power when our students were set to take their EOGs. Thanks to all the teachers and staff who kept everything going this morning, too! #WeAreWatauga

— Watauga County Schools (@WataugaSchools) June 4, 2019