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  "id": "2026-05-11-north-carolina-central-university-shepard-library-waterline-closure",
  "slug": "north-carolina-central-university-shepard-library-waterline-closure-2026-05-11",
  "institution": {
    "name": "North Carolina Central University",
    "shortName": "NCCU",
    "state": "NC",
    "type": "hbcu",
    "alertSystemName": "Eagle Alert / official X",
    "enrollment": 8200
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-05-11",
    "type": "utility-failure",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "ongoing",
    "headline": "NCCU James E. Shepard Memorial Library closed after burst waterline (May 11, 2026)",
    "headlinePublic": "NCCU James E. Shepard Memorial Library closed after burst waterline (May 11, 2026)",
    "summary": "North Carolina Central University [posted via @NCCU](https://x.com/NCCU/status/2053889190287311265) that the James E. Shepard Memorial Library was closed until further notice after a burst waterline damaged multiple floors.",
    "outcome": "Library closed until further notice for multi-floor waterline damage."
  },
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    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-05-11",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "#NCCUCommunity | The James E. Shepard Memorial Library at North Carolina Central University is closed until further notice due to extensive damage caused by a burst waterline affecting multiple floors. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. #WeAreNCCU",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/NCCU/status/2053889190287311265",
      "sourceDescription": "NCCU official X library waterline closure notice",
      "characterCount": 277,
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official institutional X account."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "context": "Wider b121 HBCU residual. Official NCCU X notice for Shepard Library waterline closure.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Confirmed-verbatim official X notice for Shepard Library burst waterline closure."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "NCCU Shepard Library waterline closure",
      "url": "https://x.com/NCCU/status/2053889190287311265",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "hbcu",
    "north-carolina",
    "utility-failure",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
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