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

Brynn Marr Hospital

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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<b>RALEIGH</b> — A Wilson County manaccused of killing two womenkilled himself Thursday behind bars.

Guards found Keith Moore, 40, hanging inside a cell in Central Prison late in the afternoon.  Moore was charged with killing his ex-wife and former girlfriend as well as shooting his toddler son in September.

State agents are investigating the death. It was the third suicide at Central Prison this year. Officials have called a news conference for Friday afternoon.

A Johnston County bank robbery suspect committed suicide at Central Prison on Monday.  Curtis Lee Woodall, 31, was found hanging in a bathroom stall.

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Wilson Murder Suspect Commits Suicide at Central Prison

Some locals lost sleep overnight Friday, staying awake to take in the rare sight of the Northern Lights filling the North Carolina sky - a sight very rarely visible this far south.

'Once in a lifetime:' Northern Lights fill NC skies with spectacular green and purple auroras

Northern lights in Pittsboro

WRAL viewers from all around North Carolina are sending dazzling photos of the Northern Lights, visible at locations around the Triangle like Falls Lake, Lake Jordan and local parks and neighborhoods.

Photo gallery: Northern Lights put on rare, dazzling show across the Triangle

Northern Lights in Siler City

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


Sunny and pleasant: Cooler temps, low humidity for lovely Mother's Day weekend🌺

Weekend planner

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.

With backs against the wall, Canes' resolve faces ultimate challenge

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At least one person was injured after a motorcycle crash on US-64 early Saturday morning.

Person injured in motorcycle crash on US-64

Motorcycle crash on US-64 leaves person injured

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Interstate 40 West is closed Friday after a crash along the interstate near Garner.

Sky 5 flies over I-40 West crash near Garner

Sky 5 flies over I-40 West closure after crash near Garner

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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.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The New York Rangers erased an early deficit to take momentum, only to squander their own lead late with a huge postseason road victory only minutes away.