Imagine waking up to a dark, silent morning, with no lights, no coffee maker, and no way to check your phone. That's exactly what happened to over 2,000 residents in the Rolesville area on Thursday morning. But here's where it gets even more frustrating – this isn't the first time it's happened this year. Back in January, nearly 3,000 people in the same area were left in the dark, raising questions about the reliability of the local power grid. So, what’s really going on here?
According to Duke Energy, the outage began at 5:30 a.m. and was caused by equipment failure. By 6:30 a.m., their outage map showed 2,525 customers without power near Louisburg Road, S. Main Street, and E. Young Street. And this is the part most people miss – the impact wasn’t just limited to homes. Traffic lights throughout the town and along the U.S. 401 Bypass were also down, creating potential hazards for morning commuters. Thankfully, by 7 a.m., power was fully restored, but the incident leaves many wondering: Are these outages becoming a recurring issue, and what’s being done to prevent them?
Here’s where it gets controversial: While Duke Energy has attributed the outages to equipment failure, some residents are questioning whether the infrastructure is outdated or if maintenance efforts are falling short. After all, two major outages in the same area within a few months is hard to ignore. What do you think? Is this just bad luck, or is there a deeper problem that needs addressing? Let us know in the comments below. One thing’s for sure – for the people of Rolesville, reliable power isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity. © 2026 Copyright Capitol Broadcasting Company.
