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 2019, North Carolina had 5,495 people in shelters and 2,268 unsheltered. According to the Raleigh Rescue Mission -- a 501(c)(3) non-profit that deals specifically with homelessness in the Triangle -- homelessness has steadily increased by 8% per year in Raleigh and Wake County. (HalfPoint/Big Stock Photo)

Roy Taylor : Spotlight : Homelessness