2 dead after plane strikes power line, crashes in lake in western North Carolina, authorities say
Two people died Sunday when a small plane struck a power line and crashed into a western North Carolina lake, a city official said.
Health & Safety
A tiny house gives them hope: How a homeless family in Brazil got a fresh start
The Brazilian family saw their income evaporate during the pandemic. They couldn't afford to stay in their home. The city of São Paulo had a solution — but they thought it was too good to be true.
Caring for people with fentanyl addiction often means treating terrible wounds
The fentanyl-additive Xylazine causes open wounds, making the illegal drug supply even more dangerous and treatment more complicated
What's behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Johns Hopkins physician and professor Lisa Cooper about the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. as there is a decrease in free testing and affordable treatments.
How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi
An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community of microbes. Here's how the magic happens.
How New York is prioritizing mental health care for elders
Older adults are struggling with loneliness, anxiety, substance abuse - and many also struggle to get the care they need.
North Carolina's COVID-19 hospitalization numbers rise but remain low compared to 2022
Just as they have every summer since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise across the country including North Carolina and here in the Triad. But a return to masking and social distancing isn’t likely.
How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer
COVID cases are up — but that doesn't mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer's uptick and what to expect this fall.
North Carolina roller coaster reopens after a large crack launched a state investigation
A towering North Carolina roller coaster that shut down in June due to a large crack in its support column reopened Thursday after a month of repairs and testing, the park announced on its website.
Coal miners say new limits on rock dust 'could save some lives'
Miners and their advocates testify in favor of new silica regulations aimed at preventing black lung disease