WRAL Investigates reveals a gap in our state mandates that could put families at risk.

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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.

Holly Springs shed damage

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

Soldiers from the Army's 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division arrived home from Iraq Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011.

18th Airborne, 82nd Airbone homecoming