Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

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Holly Springs shed damage

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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Lewis Spence, 43, of 1120 Horton Road, was arrested this past weekend and charged with five counts of felonious indecent liberties with a minor, two counts of indecent exposure, two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and secretly peeping.

<b>PITTSBORO, N.C.</b> — A New Hill man is accused of having sexual contact with two underage girls, according to the Chatham County sheriff’s office.

Spence was being held Tuesday under a $150,000 bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 14.

New Hill man faces sex charges

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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, dozens of students walk out in protest

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

A three-car crash on Monday closed all lanes of Atlantic Avenue. 



Three-car crash shuts down Atlantic Avenue near I-440 in Raleigh 

Monday will be a calm and quiet day before our storm chances return on Tuesday.



Grab your umbrella: Week of rain and storms in the forecast 

Forecast rainfall: May 13-17, 2024

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

McDonald's is working to introduce a value meal for its customers.



McDonald's wants to create a $5 value meal for customers

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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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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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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.