Widow Coverage

'The Other Half of My Soul': Widows of COVID-19 Bond Over Sudden Loss

One Friday evening, Sandra McGowan-Watts, a 46-year-old doctor from suburban Chicago, opened her laptop, stifled her nerves and told strangers on a Zoom call what had happened to her husband, Steven.

Julie Bosman, New York Times

Widow remembers life of fallen Nash County Deputy

Nash County Deputy Jared Allison had a tattoo on his right side that said, "for those I love, I will sacrifice.'" The 26-year-old deputy sacrificed his life for his community on Thanksgiving Day while attempting to conduct a traffic stop.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Veterans Day marks move-in day for soldier's widow

A widow of a fallen soldier was given keys to a brand new home Monday.

Widowed Triangle moms known as 'The Group' lean on each other for support, guidance

The women call their monthly gatherings simply "The Group." They say their pain is much more complicated than being sad for the loss of their husbands. They all have to help their young children grieve, too, while life goes on.

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter

Wife, daughter of Army soldier killed in line of duty to receive home in Apex

The wife and daughter of a soldier killed in Iraq more than 11 years ago just received a gift they will treasure for years, thanks to "Operation Coming Home."

Army widow receives new home

The Apex home dedication is scheduled for Nov. 11, 2019.

98-year-old widow of fallen NC trooper asks thieves to bring husband's badge back

The NC Highway Patrol is asking the Cape Fear community to come together and help a 98-year-old widow find her husband's badge after it was reportedly stolen this week.

Flesh-eating bacteria nearly killed Wake Forest widow robbed during husband's funeral

It was a hard year for Kathleen, who came down with a very rare disease that nearly took her life in Feb. 2018. In that same month, her husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Widow of slain deputy identifies with family of wounded Raleigh officer

Pat Tucker and the wife of Raleigh police Officer Charles Ainsworth are part of the same club no one really wants to join - spouses of law enforcement officers shot in the line of duty.