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

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<b>RALEIGH</b> — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicleswon't appeal a judge's decision allowing a license plate bearing theConfederate battle flag.

The D-M-V will comply with a judge's order to issue the special plateswith the emblem of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

The case wound up in court after the DMV turned down the group'srequest.

Confederate Battle Flag Plate Allowed

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Former employees of Jacksonville's Brynn Marr Hospital allege that the facility engaged in patient record falsification and insurance manipulation. Their accounts appear to mirror past issues with the hospital's parent company, Universal Health Services, documented in several lawsuits.

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck couldn't describe the feeling when he finally scored in the second overtime to give the New York Rangers another big win.

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

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Protesters gathered Tuesday night in Moore Square, calling on the Israeli government to end its invasion of Rafah in Gaza and an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The protesters gathered just after 6 p.m. at the park and began marching down East Hargett Street just after 7 p.m. Those in attendance say they will continue their protests while the war continues.

'Not going to stop': Protesters march in Raleigh, calling for ceasefire in Gaza

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Police arrested two men Tuesday who they said are responsible for a string of burglaries in Cary. According to the Cary Police Department, the department has been investigating a string of break-ins since January. 

Durham men arrested, charged with string of Cary burglaries, police say

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Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor and Wake County School Board members discussed the county's budget proposal for the district for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting comes one day after Wake County Commissioners proposed a $49 million increase in funding for the next fiscal year.

Wake superintendent, school board discuss county's budget proposal

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Both of the Triangle's professional soccer teams will compete in the all-star The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming in June to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Courage, NCFC get bracket assignment for The Soccer Tournament

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Former Carolina Hurricane Vincent Trocheck scored the game winning goal on a power play nearly eight minutes into the second overtime, 4-3 the final.

Canes lose Game 2 against Rangers in double overtime

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Running back Rashaad Penny will reunite with head coach Dave Canales from their days with the Seattle Seahawks.