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

Hurricane Hazel

What was your favorite Halloween candy as a kid and what was your favorite costume?  Please share.

I loved dressing up as Wild Bill Hickok with my cap pistol and cowboy hat.  Neighbors who handed out Peanut M & M’s were held in the very highest of esteem.

What about you?  I’ll send a Halloween book to the person with the best story.<br />

Halloween Favorites

Things will get off to a calm start on Wednesday before our threat of severe weather rises in the evening.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Calm morning ahead of level 2 risk for severe storms Wednesday evening

WRAL Weather Alert Days Wednesday & Thursday

On Wednesday, the DAC will take additional time to reflect on those who lost their lives in the line of duty. This comes more than a week after a Charlotte shooting that killed two department employees.

NC Department of Adult Corrections honors fallen heroes, Charlotte officers at memorial

Politicians and news media focus too much on buzzwords and hot topics, she said, and they're missing the point.

Education has become too political, focused on wrong things, outgoing NC superintendent Truitt says

Catherine Truitt -- N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction

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

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

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Severe risk Wednesday

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

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

Videos

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck couldn't describe the feeling when he finally scored in the second overtime to give the New York Rangers another big win.

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

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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

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

The Soccer Tournament field

A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes.

Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?

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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.