38 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Johnston, Wayne, Harnett, and Moore counties.

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

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

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Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 - - Every year as Rosh Hashana approaches, a longtime reporter thinks back to 1971 when he was running out of time and Ron Blomberg, the Yankees' only Jewish player, came through.

GERALD ESKENAZI: Remembering a deadline single by the Sundown Kid

Ron Bloomberg, Aug. 6, 1971

According to the Associated Press, Ford died Thursday night at his home in Long Island. The New York Yankees made the announcement on Friday.

Yankees Hall of Famer Whitey Ford dead at 91

Thanks to a devoted social worker, a Smithfield nursing home and the kindness of strangers, Milton "Milt" Capps will watch the Yankees take on the Astros on Sunday in New York City.




Birthday wish: Smithfield man, 100, flies to New York to see the Yankees 

Birthday wish: Smithfield man, 100, attends first Yankees game in New York

Community members are trying to raise money to get a Johnston County man to New York to watch the Yankees play for his 100th birthday.

Nursing home raises money to send lifelong Yankees fan to game for 100th birthday

Milton "Milt" Capps