The rising numbers and lasting impacts of Triad area gun violence
2021 was a year marked by violence in the Triad. Winston-Salem saw a 50% rise in homicides from the year before. It was a 35% jump in High Point.
death
The West Coast Heat Has Killed Dozens And Hospitalized More In Canada And The U.S.
Heat-related illnesses have sent hundreds of people to the ER across the region as temperatures hit unprecedented highs. British Columbia reported about 100 excess deaths from Friday to Monday.
COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million Worldwide. How These 5 Nations Are Driving The Pandemic
Nine months after the first reported fatality in China last January, the world has hit a sobering milestone.
Judge Approves Release Of John Neville Videos
A judge has approved the release of portions of the video related to John Neville's death. He died eight months ago following injuries he sustained in the Forsyth County Detention Center.
Planning For End-Of-Life Care Is More Crucial Than Ever. Here's How
With many Americans dying of COVID-19, it's important to document your wishes for your care should you get seriously ill. Doing so can ease the way for family in difficult moments.
'Let Us Stay In Touch With Those That We Love.' A Funeral Director's Lessons For Life
Because we can not hug or stand close, the coronavirus has changed how we mourn those we've lost. Funeral director Norman J. Williams of Unity Funeral Parlors offers his thoughts about the living.
Health Officials Report NC's First Flu-Related Death Of Season
North Carolina health officials say they've received the first report of a flu-related death of this season.
PHOTOS: The Dead Live With Their Loved Ones On This Indonesian Island
The Toraja people of Indonesia keep the preserved bodies of their deceased relatives at home for years. They're saving up for a big funeral. But there's a deeper reason for the custom.
A Good Life And A Good Death: What Is Palliative Care?
In That Good Night, palliative care doctor Sunita Puri shares insights from her years caring for patients with serious illness. She sees her role as an advocate and ally — every step of the way.
One Woman Helps Others Make Sure End-Of-Life Planning Is 'Good To Go'
After dealing with the sudden death of her mother, a Los Angeles woman has taken it upon herself to prepare others to grapple with getting their affairs in order.