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Holly Springs shed damage

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.

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Brynn Marr Hospital

FILE — From left, Elena Zahlmann, Joshua Andino-Nieto and Dawn Gierling Milatin of New York Theatre Ballet perform in "The Seasons" at Florence Gould Hall in New York, April 27, 2018. The performance was chosen by critics as one of the best dance moments of 2018. (Andrea Mohin/The New York Times) — PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE DEC. 9, 2018.

The Best Dance of 2018