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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<b>CHAPEL HILL</b> — UNC-CH students, already on alert afterone rapeand another apparent attempt last Thursday, are now doublingtheir efforts to stay safe. Police say there has been a third attemptedassault.

The latest occurred Wednesday at about 5 p.m. when a woman was walkingto her car in a parking lot off Highway 54 on campus. A man stepped infront of her to block her and tried to grab her arm. The woman was able toget away from him, get to her car and call police.

UNC-CH Police Chief Donald Gold told WRAL-TV5'sBetsy Sykes that police are not sure if all three incidents involved the same suspect.

Police have issued a warning and offered some tips to students andstaff who will be on campus this evening. They say be very careful, travelin groups in well-lit areas and take advantage of the school's masstransportation system and its safety escort service

Police have received some tips in regard to last week's assaults, butthere have been no arrests in connection with any of the assaults.

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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 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

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



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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.

23 fallen officers will be honored in Wake County, part of National Police Week 

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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.

Rally in Durham will call for higher pay for childcare workers

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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

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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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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.

Lowe homer completes comeback Bulls win on Mother's Day 8-7 

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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.

Kyle Larson is not a hardcore fan of Taylor Swift despite a trip to Paris for a concert

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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.