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

Defense attorney Mike Nifong talks to reporters Friday, Dec. 15. Nifong has come under criticism for his handling of the Duke lacrosse rape investigation. In a motion for a change of venue, defense attorneys wrote that he has polarized the local community with comments he made during the initial stages of the investigation.

