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

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Hurricane Hazel

Jacob Kirton, 8, was was last seen Wednesday evening at 3004 Plaza Place, off Queenstown Court. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Raleigh police quickly located an 8-year-old boy who had been reported missing Wednesday evening.

Jacob Kirton had last been seen at 3004 Plaza Place, off Queenstown Court.

Officers searched the area and found Jacob at about 10:30 p.m., Raleigh police spokesman Jim Sughrue said.

The department's watch commander told WRAL News that an Amber Alert was in the process of being issued. Officers found  Jacob safe before that happened, however.

Missing Raleigh boy found safe

Things will get off to a calm start on Wednesday before our threat of severe weather rises in the evening.

Calm morning before WRAL Weather Alert Day Wednesday evening & Thursday

Level 2 risks for Wednesday, May 8

After pushback from the NC Chamber, two Republican-appointed members of the Environmental Management Commission are delaying the rulemaking process to limit ground and surface water pollution of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.

PFAS pollution standards delayed after pushback from NC Chamber

Cape Fear River

Former employees of Jacksonville's Brynn Marr Hospital allege that the facility engaged in patient record falsification and insurance manipulation. Their accounts appear to mirror past issues with the hospital's parent company, Universal Health Services, documented in several lawsuits.

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

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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Protesters gathered Tuesday night in Moore Square, calling on the Israeli government to end its invasion of Rafah in Gaza and an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The protesters gathered just after 6 p.m. at the park and began marching down East Hargett Street just after 7 p.m. Those in attendance say they will continue their protests while the war continues.

'Not going to stop': Protesters march in Raleigh, calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian protesters

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Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor and Wake County School Board members discussed the county's budget proposal for the district for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting comes one day after Wake County Commissioners proposed a $49 million increase in funding for the next fiscal year.

Wake superintendent, school board discuss county's budget proposal

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

Both of the Triangle's professional soccer teams will compete in the all-star The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming in June to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Courage, NCFC get bracket assignment for The Soccer Tournament

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Former Carolina Hurricane Vincent Trocheck scored the game winning goal on a power play nearly eight minutes into the second overtime, 4-3 the final.

Canes lose Game 2 against Rangers in double overtime

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A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes.