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

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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Triangle power crews will help turn the lights back on for people in the

Four hundred Progress Energy workers left for Texas Sunday morning. They will help restore power to victims of Hurricane Rita.

Progress Energy also sent hundreds of crews to the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina.

Triangle Power Crews Helping Rita Victims

On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony.

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

A great Raleigh philanthropist who devoted his life to helping others and transforming our capital city into a national center for fine arts, literature, music and theater has passed away at age 89.

'Many great deeds:' Dr. Assad Meymandi, philanthropist who built Raleigh into national center for fine art, has died

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Dave Boliek and Jack Clark face each other in a runoff to become the Republican Party's nominee for state auditor, a position that voters haven't sought to change in 16 years. Why partisanship and professional licensing are at the center of the race. 

Politician or public servant? State auditor candidates chart different paths for GOP nomination 

Dave Boliek (left) and Jack Clark (right)

Police say a woman was shot in the upper thigh while two men inside the home were arguing. EMS stabilized the woman and took her to ECU Health in Greenville. Both men suffered gunshot wounds during the altercation.

Woman, two men hospitalized after shooting in Scotland Neck, police say

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Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his keys to life with Duke grads

Jerry Seinfield to speak to nearly 7,000 graduates at Duke commencement ceremony

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CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks came in facing slim odds. They walked away with their biggest victory in years.

Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there's no clear choice for No. 1 pick

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The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame.

USGA opens new headquarters in Pinehurst, showcasing historic golf artifacts

The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame. Photo provided by USGA.

The NC Courage head to Kansas City looking for a positive result, trying to end a two-game losing streak. 

NC Courage visit Kansas City Current Sunday

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday because of back tightness that forced him to exit a game Saturday night.