More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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This week we are enjoying some calzones, chicken parmesan, BBQ beef and more. Click on the link above for my full meal plan. 

This week we are enjoying some of the recent chicken and London broil deals as well as some tasty non-meat dishes. You will also find a number of great triples deals including free pasta, rice and salad dressing.

What frugal meals are on your menu this week?

Salmon burgers on bread with tomatoes and spinach

Mahatma Seasoned Rice (free at Lowes Foods triples with .75/2 coupon through 4/27)

Chicken parmesan (using $1.89/lb chicken breast from last week)

Piccolini mini bowtie pasta (free with sale and coupon at Lowes Foods last week)

BBQ Beef Sandwiches (using BOGO London Broil from Lowe’s Foods in the crockpot)

No Yolks Noodles with a little butter and cheese (free at Lowes Foods triples with .75 coupon through 4/27)

Steamfresh Broccoli (free at Lowes Foods a few weeks ago with store coupon and manufacturer coupon)

BBQ Sauce – .25 using sales and coupons months ago

Homemade veggie calzones with cheese, sauce, mushrooms, onions and spinach

Hot dogs on the grill (Light Hebrew National beef hot dogs from Lowes Foods during triples with .75 coupon)

Pasta Salad (using more free pasta, of course and free Wishbone Italian dressing from Lowes Foods triples and .75 coupon!)

Grilled veggies cooked in a foil packet on the grill (squash, mushrooms and onions probably)

Not sure yet……. Waiting to see what’s on sale starting Wednesday.

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The state has a budget surplus of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

Top North Carolina lawmaker considering sending money back to taxpayers

NC Senate leader Phil Berger weighs in on inflation's role in budget proposal

Our southeastern counties face a chance of strong storms developing Friday afternoon due to a cold front.



Level 1 risk for storms Friday; hail and strong winds possible southeast of Triangle

Severe risk for Friday 

JT International -- which makes and sells Winston, Camel and other cigarette brands -- plans to move its U.S. offices from New Jersey, bringing more than 100 jobs to Raleigh's North Hills area. 


Cigarette-maker moving U.S. headquarters to Raleigh 

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Durham police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the downtown bus terminal on Thursday afternoon.

Shots fired near Durham bus terminal, investigation underway

Car hit by gunfire after shooting near Durham bus station on W. Pettigrew St. 

The Carolina Hurricanes try to turn the tides against the New York Rangers in Game 3 at PNC Arena. The Canes are down 2-0 to the Rangers.

Live Updates: Rangers score in the third, hold a 2-1 lead in PNC Arena

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Carolina Hurricanes players and Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour talk about Game 3 on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Thursday marks a big step for Wilson's new Carolina Mudcats baseball stadium as the town breaks ground on the site downtown. Earlier this year, the city approved $73 million in bond money to build the stadium.

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium 

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Dozens of people showed up on Douglas Street in Wilson on Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carolina Mudcats' new Wilson stadium.

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck couldn't describe the feeling when he finally scored in the second overtime to give the New York Rangers another big win.

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

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The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

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Live Updates: Rangers score in the third, hold a 2-1 lead in PNC Arena

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium

Cigarette-maker moving U.S. headquarters to Raleigh

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

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Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium