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

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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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Raleigh police officers rounded up 15 needy kids and brought them in--into a local Wal-Mart, that is--to go Christmas shopping Saturday.

RALEIGH, N.C. — If you want to see a happy holiday shopper, tell a 12-year old he has $100 to spend anyway he wants!

That's what happened Saturday when Raleigh police officers rounded up 15 needy kids and brought them in—into a local Wal-Mart, that is—to go Christmas shopping.

The program marked the department's debut of a program called &quot;Shop With a Cop.&quot; It's a program that has been used elsewhere, including Wake Forest and Rocky Mount, to get police and kids together outside the context of crime and complaints.

It certainly seemed like everyone enjoyed the outing. Some of the kids, who had been recommended by Raleigh Parks and Recreation staff members, led their fashion police all over the store.

Gregory Harris was looking for the best deals so he could stretch his money.

“It’s Christmas, and I wanted to get everybody something,” Harris said. He bought earrings for his grandma and a watch for his dad.

“He was real excited about shopping for other people,” Officer Stephen Hinnant said after shopping with Harris. “He had something in his heart about sharing the spirit of Christmas with everybody else.”

When Harris went a little over his $100 limit, Hinnant came to the rescue with his own wallet.

“He got me excited about Christmas, so it’s the least I can do,” the shopping cop said with a smile.

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Kids Get "Shop Opp" With Raleigh Cops

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A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to create dazzling auroras that may be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern California but also disrupt communications on Earth tonight and over the weekend.

Solar storms could create rare aurora displays, be visible in North Carolina this weekend

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Saturday will be a beautiful day with sunshine and mild temperatures around 74.


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A Lee County teacher is facing several charges, including indecent liberties with a minor.

Lee County teacher arrested for alleged indecent liberties with minor

Lee County teacher charged with indecent liberties with a minor

A couple's breakup ended in a terrifying moment caught on a Ring doorbell camera.

On cam: Man says ex-girlfriend shot at him, tried to run him over in Fayetteville

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North Carolina's budget surplus is now expected to be approximately $1 billion, down from previous reports that have anticipated $1.4 billion.

NC's budget surplus will be $430 million less than expected, officials say

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The Carolina Hurricanes hope to keep their season alive in Game 4 of the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Saturday night at PNC Arena.

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Wake County and Raleigh approved a financing plan to pay for upgrades at PNC Arena. The renovation project won't begin until next summer.

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The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame.

USGA opens new headquarters in Pinehurst, showcasing historic golf artifacts

The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame. Photo provided by USGA.

CLINTON, Maine (AP) — A tractor-trailer hauling about 15 million honey bees to be used to pollinate blueberry fields crashed and overturned on Interstate 95, officials said.

Most of 15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes

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Dozens of people showed up on Douglas Street in Wilson on Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carolina Mudcats' new Wilson stadium.