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

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

Mark Kornblau, a former spokesman for John Edwards, testifies on May 3, 2012, that he issued a statement from Edwards denying an affair but that the presidential candidate refused to sign an affifavit about it. (Sketch by Christine Cornell)

Mark Kornblau testifies