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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Here’s hoping your holidays have been wonderful. It was great to take last week off to relax with family and friends and enjoy more gifts than I could ever begin to deserve.

I thought I’d wrap up 2007 with my “Best Of” list. I invite you to post your own favorites as well.

Best Dinner: Black grouper & mashed potatoes at 18 Seaboard in Raleigh.

Best New Dish: Grits & grouper at 82 Queen, Charleston, SC

Best Restaurant Coffee: Stonefish Grill, Cary

Best Cookie: Hauser Chocolate Lace Florentine

Best Game: Appalachian State vs. Michigan in football

Best Book: Literary Trails of Western NC - Georgann Eubanks

Best Pimento Cheese: Fresh Market, Cary

Best Sports Warrior: Tyler Hansborough

Best Movie: (sorry, I didn't see enough to weigh in)

Best Surprise: Lionel train set for Christmas

Best Quote: “The beginning of wisdom is humility.”

Best Morning: Blue Ridge Parkway in mid October

Best Afternoon: Whale watching off Friday Harbor, June.

Best Laugh:  Ira David Wood in “A Christmas Carol”

Best of 2007

DURHAM, N.C. -- Jerry Seinfeld knows his way around handling awkward moments onstage. Even so, the initial reception he faced at Duke University's commencement Sunday reflected a more complicated audience than usual.

As Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

A man was punched in the face and kicked in the head Saturday night outside of PNC Arena. Witnesses said the attack happened after the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 win against the New York Rangers in Game 4 of the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Man punched in the face, kicked in the head after Canes' win Saturday night

Hurricanes fan attacked outside of PNC Arena

Raleigh police officers Sunday arrested a man who authorities in Georgia say escaped from custody.

Man arrested on Raleigh train after escaping custody in Georgia

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A great Raleigh philanthropist who devoted his life to helping others and transforming our capital city into a national center for fine arts, literature, music and theater has passed away at age 89.

'Many great deeds:' Dr. Assad Meymandi, philanthropist who built Raleigh into national center for fine art, has died

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On Sunday morning, Duke University awarded nearly 7,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees during its annual commencement ceremony. Before he spoke, nearly three dozen students walked out over Seinfeld's stance on Israel.

'Just swing the bat and pray': Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his keys to life with Duke grads

Jerry Seinfield to speak to nearly 7,000 graduates at Duke commencement ceremony

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Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has a full head of steam heading into the PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy rallies to win record 4th Wells Fargo Championship title

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there.

Skjei's late goal helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Buescher let his frustrations out over a second close call that cost him a NASCAR victory for a second straight week.

Buescher confronts Reddick after another near-miss NASCAR loss at Darlington Raceway

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — There were so many special parts of Brad Keselowski's first NASCAR victory in three years, it was difficult for him to say what meant the most.