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2 weeks

Time until power is expected to be restored on two popular tourist islands off the coast of North Carolina. The blackout, which started last Thursday, has forced thousands to evacuate.

Time until power is expected to be restored on two popular tourist islands off the coast of North Carolina. The blackout, which started last Thursday, has forced thousands to evacuate.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.