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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The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has canceled a Silver Alert for a missing Nashville woman.

<b>NASHVILLE, N.C.</b> — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has canceled a Silver Alert for a missing Nashville woman.<br />

People were to be on the lookout for Evelyn Dorothy Watts, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

Watts, 69, was last seen Wednesday at her 597 Hailey Drive home. She was found safe early Thursday morning.

Developed in 2007, Silver Alert is a system to quickly notify the public about missing, endangered adults who suffer from dementia or other cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease.<br />

It also allows caregivers and nursing homes to report a person missing. In the past, only a family member could report an adult missing.

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The state has a budget surplus of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

Top North Carolina lawmaker considering sending money back to taxpayers

NC Senate leader Phil Berger weighs in on inflation's role in budget proposal

Our southeastern counties face a chance of strong storms developing Friday afternoon due to a cold front.



Level 1 risk for storms Friday; hail and strong winds possible southeast of Triangle

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JT International -- which makes and sells Winston, Camel and other cigarette brands -- plans to move its U.S. offices from New Jersey, bringing more than 100 jobs to Raleigh's North Hills area. 


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Durham police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the downtown bus terminal on Thursday afternoon.

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Car hit by gunfire after shooting near Durham bus station on W. Pettigrew St. 

The Carolina Hurricanes try to turn the tides against the New York Rangers in Game 3 at PNC Arena. The Canes are down 2-0 to the Rangers.

Live Updates: Hurricanes keep hitting, lead 1-0 after first period

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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Carolina Hurricanes players and Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour talk about Game 3 on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Thursday marks a big step for Wilson's new Carolina Mudcats baseball stadium as the town breaks ground on the site downtown. Earlier this year, the city approved $73 million in bond money to build the stadium.

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Dozens of people showed up on Douglas Street in Wilson on Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carolina Mudcats' new Wilson stadium.

The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach.

Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Riley Ammenhauser has become a record-breaking, triple-jumping track athlete at Michigan and something of an entrepreneur.

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