17 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Sampson, and Hoke counties.

We’re also following an Amtrak train caught on camera crashing into two cars in Raleigh. Plus, we take you inside the emotional court hearing in the murder case of a woman found dead in Wake County. Also, learn about the new effort by the city of Raleigh to find housing for homeless residents. Watch WRAL-TV at 7 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7: Storms active on Dual Doppler 5000 radar ⛈️ How long threats last and what to expect on Thursday

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?

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