4 NC counties are under alert.

A construction crew hit an underground power line Tuesday afternoon in downtown Raleigh. More than 600 customers lost power around Chavis Park. A Duke Energy spokesperson said power is expected to be restored by 4:30 p.m.

Power in part of downtown Raleigh to be restored by 8:30 p.m. after construction crew hit underground line.

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

Gary Dwayne Smith (Photo courtesy of the Smith family)

Gary Smith, killed in I-40 wreck