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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

Brynn Marr Hospital

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

An arsonist set fire to a Hoke County church last Friday, authorities said.

<b>RAEFORD, N.C.</b> — An arsonist set fire to a Hoke County church last Friday, authorities said.

The fire damaged The Prayer Tabernacle Holy Church of God, at 6670 Calloway Road, south of Aberdeen.

Investigators said they found evidence that an unidentified material was used to speed the spread of the fire. The fire started in the church sanctuary, authorities said.

There was no word on a possible motive or any suspects.

The case was being investigated by the Hoke County Sheriff's Office, the State Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms & Explosives and the FBI.

Hoke Church Fire Ruled Arson

A man was killed and three other people were shot at a Durham apartment complex Wednesday evening.



Man killed, 3 others shot at Duke Manor apartments in Durham

Isolated storms will be possible Thursday afternoon, but the WRAL Weather Alert Day has ended.



WRAL Weather Alert Day ends, isolated storms possible Thursday afternoon

Severe risk Thursday

An Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday hit two unoccupied cars on the tracks near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road in Raleigh.


'I just saw the car flying over my head': Amtrak train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh

Train tracks blocked at Hillsborough Street in Raleigh after crash

Through two one-goal losses and a power-play conundrum, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves trailing by two games in the second-round series against the New York Rangers.

Canes look to energize power play in return to Raleigh for Game 3

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Robin Sage is the final test of after a year's worth of training for aspiring Special Forces soldiers. The exercise puts trainees in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of this "real-world" training.

Two-week 'Robin Sage' Special Forces training to begin Friday, 26 NC counties participating

Fort Liberty

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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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On Thursday morning, the town plans to break ground on the new Mudcats baseball stadium.

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium Thursday morning

The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach.

Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

Hornets Coach Basketball

Seth Jarvis is like the little brother to the Hurricanes veterans, a role he's played his whole life.  Seth's big brother Kayden shares what it was like growing up Jarvis and how it helped make Seth the player he is today.  