Clean up continues across the triangle when reported 85 mph powerful winds moved quickly around RDU toppling trees, power lines and damaging property. Four units that had just been framed in Brier Creek were pushed over. Like a house of cards, they come a tumbling down, tumbling down. Watch the video.
Both directions of NC-147 are closed between Ellis Road and Briggs Avenue in Durham due to downed power lines. It’s anticipated that the Durham Freeway could be closed for HOURS. The lines reportedly fell around 4 a.m., according to WTVD. Authorities haven’t revealed what caused the problems. The Durham Freeway is expected to reopen around noon. […]
