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 

In an undated handout photo, chef Cheetie Kumar and her mother, Adarsh, who passed away in 2016, tasting chutneys at Garland, Kumar's restaurant in Raleigh, N.C. (Handout via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY NC CHEF DIWALI BY BRIGID WASHINGTON FOR OCT 31, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. --

RESTRICTED -- Exuberant Diwali Sweets From a Rock-Star Chef