NV Energy restores power to Mount Charleston customers after safety precaution

NV Energy restored power to customers at Mount Charleston at about 10:45 a.m.

Thursday after turning it off before 2 a.m.

Due to safety precautions.

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CHARLESTONABOUT 2:00 A.M.

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