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.

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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 

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A second suspect is on trial in connection with the shooting death of a retired Wake County school teacher.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A second suspect is on trial in connection with the shooting death of a retired Wake County school teacher.

Cameron Morris is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Shirley Newkirk. Investigators said Morris, along with Ezavia Allen and Marvin Johnson, were on a robbery spree when they encountered Newkirk outside her home on Dacian Road on April 28, 2005.

Allen, police said, shot Newkirk, who had been getting ready to meet a friend for their daily morning walk. Newkirk's husband heard the shooting and called 911. Newkirk died minutes later.

Allen was convicted of first-degree murder in Newkirk’s death and received a life sentence in November. Johnson has not yet been tried.

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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.

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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.

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As the WRAL tower turns blue Monday in recognition of National Police Week, hundreds will gather in Wake County to honor the lives of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

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Dozens of people will gather Monday in Durham to call for higher pay for childcare workers, a group so many families depend on.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Brandon Lowe connected for a three-run, two-out home run in the eighth inning to send Durham past Nashville 8-7 on Mother's Day at the DBAP.

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson made one thing clear: He's no Swiftie, even if he did surprise his daughter with a birthday trip to Paris this week to see Taylor Swift in concert.

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