We’re also following back-to-back WRAL Weather Alert Days this week. Plus, hundreds of people protested the war in Gaza in downtown Raleigh. Watch WRAL News on FOX 50 at 10 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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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

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

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A 25-year-old man was shot and killed early Wednesday near the intersection of Concord and Cecil streets in south Durham, police said. 

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A 25-year-old man was shot and killed early Wednesday near the intersection of Concord and Cecil streets in south Durham, police said.

Officers responding to the area at about 12:30 a.m. found Holly Martez Lyons, of Durham, inside a silver Nissan SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No arrests have been made in the shooting, and authorities have not released any other information about the incident.

Anyone with information should call Durham Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.

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Durham man found shot to death in SUV

Durham man fatally shot inside SUV

Isolated storms on Tuesday could cause wind damage and some brief heavy rain.

Calm night Tuesday before WRAL Weather Alert Day for Wednesday & Thursday

Severe weather risk for Wednesday, May 8

One driver was killed and the other ended up in the hospital facing criminal charges when a dump truck and gasoline truck crashed head-on near a bridge in rural Wake County Tuesday morning.

Dump truck driver charged, gasoline truck driver killed in head-on crash in Wake County

Dump truck, gasoline truck crash head-on in Wake County

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

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Live Updates: Nailbiter in New York - Canes vs. Rangers in overtime

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The school board asked the commissioners Tuesday night for a $63.2 million increase in school funding. This comes after the county manager proposed a $49 million increase, which is less than what the school board was asking for.

Higher pay for Wake Schools' employees makes budget request to commissioners

Wake County Public School System

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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

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

President Joe Biden is expected to condemn antisemitism during a Tuesday ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust at a time when the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the war in Gaza have sparked new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.

President Biden uses Holocaust memorial address to decry rise in antisemitism

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

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.

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

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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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Guard Deja Kelly, a three-time All-ACC first-team selection, will play her final college season at Oregon, she announced Monday.

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