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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About 100 Morrisville hotel patrons were evacuated Monday night after a heater malfunctioned.

<b>MORRISVILLE, N.C.</b> — About 100 Morrisville hotel patrons were evacuated Monday night after a heater malfunctioned.

It happened just after 11 p.m. at the Days Inn at 1000 Airport Blvd.

Firefighters said a heater in a second-floor room melted the curtain, filling the room with smoke.

No one was injured. Hotel patrons were allowed back into their room a short time later.

Hotel Evacuated After Curtain Catches Fire

The latest forecast from the Space Weather Prediction Center indicates a strong possibility of witnessing another round of the magnificent Northern Lights Saturday night.

Northern lights alert! Possible Aurora Borealis display again Sunday morning as early as 2 am

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Durham police were investigating in a Home Depot parking lot, where there appeared to be blood on the pavement, on Saturday morning.

Durham Police investigate 2 fatal shootings that are connected 

Police investigating in parking lot outside Home Depot in Durham

Pro-Palestinian activists rallied on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) campus on Saturday to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Pro-Palestinian protesters deface UNC's South Building, set up new encampment

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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.

Live Updates: Rangers tie the Canes to start the third period, 3-3

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A State Highway Patrol trooper was involved in a shooting with a fleeing suspect Saturday morning. 

SHP Trooper involved in shooting with armed suspect during traffic stop

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is holding its 2024 graduation ceremony Saturday evening. 

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Xander Schauffele has gone 38 tournaments without a win on the PGA Tour.

Rory McIlroy pulls within shot of Xander Schauffele in Wells Fargo Championship

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York's J.D. Martinez hit a home run with two outs in the ninth inning to spoil a combined no-hit bid by Atlanta's Max Fried and two relievers on Saturday.

Martinez homers with two outs in the 9th inning to end Braves' combined no-hit bid

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