Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

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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

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Location: 1905 Spring Forest Road at Exchange park

Website: www.millbrook-dog-park.com

Location:  910 Brookside Drive in Oakwood Park

Carolina Pines Offleash Dog Park

Location: 2305 Lake Wheeler Road in Carolina Pines Park

Website: http://carolinapinesdogpark.com/

Location: 2050 Northwest Maynard Road

Cost: Residents: $40 per dog per year. Nonresidents: $80.

Website: www.chapelhilldogpark.com

Cost: Residents $12 for first dog. Nonresidents $20.

Cost: Residents $12 for first dog. Nonresidents $20.

Website: www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/dog.cfm

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Three people - ages 10, 18 and 19 - were airlifted to the hospital after being shot in their Sampson County home.

Investigation: Three airlifted, including 10-year-old, after shooter opens fire into mobile home

Three people airlifted, including a child, after shooting at Sampson County home

On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony.

Jerry Seinfield to speak to nearly 7,000 graduates at Duke commencement ceremony

Duke graduates march in commencement ceremony.

A great Raleigh philanthropist who devoted his life to helping others and transforming our capital city into a national center for fine arts, literature, music and theater has passed away at age 89.

'Many great deeds:' Dr. Assad Meymandi, philanthropist who built Raleigh into national center for fine art, has died

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Dave Boliek and Jack Clark face each other in a runoff to become the Republican Party's nominee for state auditor, a position that voters haven't sought to change in 16 years. Why partisanship and professional licensing are at the center of the race. 

Politician or public servant? State auditor candidates chart different paths for GOP nomination 

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Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there.

Skjei's late goal helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series

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The NC Courage head to Kansas City looking for a positive result, trying to end a two-game losing streak. 

NC Courage visit Kansas City Current Sunday

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The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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