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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 

Greg, I remember the day, 30 years ago, that you did your first weather broadcast.

I won't share my thoughts of you that day, LOL, but you sure have come a lonnngggg way!!

Proud to say you're our weather go to guy and we have enjoyed watching you evolve over the last 30 years! Here's to 30 more!!

From Deb in Clayton

Durham police have identified the man killed and made an arrest after Wednesday night's shooting at the Duke Manor apartments. The shooting also injured three other people.


Durham police make arrest in apartment shooting, ID man killed

Man killed, 3 others shot at Duke Manor apartments in Durham

Isolated storms will be possible Thursday afternoon, but the WRAL Weather Alert Day has ended.



WRAL Weather Alert Day ends, isolated storms possible Thursday afternoon

Severe risk Thursday

An Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday hit two unoccupied cars on the tracks near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road in Raleigh.


'I just saw the car flying over my head': Amtrak train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh

Amtrak train hits car near Hillsborough Street in Raleigh

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is dealing with delays issuing driver licenses and IDs, which could pose a problem for voters.



DMV delays for license, ID may impact voters

NCDMV location changes

Through two one-goal losses and a power-play conundrum, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves trailing by two games in the second-round series against the New York Rangers.

Hurricanes' Kochetkov to start Game 3 in net; Kuznetsov back in lineup  

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Carolina Hurricanes players and Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour talk about Game 3 on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Thursday marks a big step for Wilson's new Carolina Mudcats baseball stadium as the town breaks ground on the site downtown. Earlier this year, the city approved $73 million in bond money to build the stadium.

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium 

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The Carolina Mudcats have played in Wake County since 1991. The franchise plans to move to a new stadium in Wilson in 2026.

Seth Jarvis is like the little brother to the Hurricanes veterans, a role he's played his whole life.  Seth's big brother Kayden shares what it was like growing up Jarvis and how it helped make Seth the player he is today.  

Growing up Jarvis: Brothers Seth and Kayden Jarvis celebrate Hurricanes success together 

Seth and Kayden Jarvis 

The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach.

Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

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The Olympic torch will finally enter France when it reaches the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday. And it's already been quite a journey.

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