Women of the Triangle Coverage

Entrepreneur, content creator seeks to EmpowHer others like her

Miss EmpowHer is a platform, showcasing stories from and for strong women, and a product, waist beads, a fashion and status symbol that originated in Kumi's native Ghana.

Claire Galt, WRAL contributor

Women-only team builds Habitat home in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Habitat Women's Build is an event that draws women from across the state every year.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Women work together to build Habitat home in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Habitat Women's Build attracts volunteers from across the state.

Durham makes history with first African-American female fire battalion chief

Angelica Greene, one of Durham's longest serving active female firefighters, is now leading the force as battalion chief.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Bittersweet: What it's like working with babies in the NICU at UNC REX

Dr. Marie Ambroise Thigpen has a thing for babies.

Deborah Strange, contributor

Former NCSU AD Debbie Yow opens up about her role as female sports leader

As the first female athletic director in the Atlantic Coast Conference, North Carolina State University's former athletic director Debbie Yow has been recognized as a pioneer and an inspiration for women in college athletics.

Hannah Webster, WRAL.com contributor

UNC physician, kidney researcher promotes diversity, inclusivity in medicine and life

As chief of pediatric nephrology at the UNC Kidney Center, Dr. Keisha Gibson is considered a champion for kidney research along with her roles as clinical physician and educator.

Hannah Webster, WRAL.com contributor

Girls on the Run of the Triangle aims to boost confidence through physical activity, life lessons

A group knows as Girls on the Run helps young girls boost their confidence, connection and friendship through lessons that incorporates running, skipping, hopping and other physical activity to highlight importance of staying active for physical and mental health.

Hannah Webster, WRAL.com contributor

Find inspiration in finalists for Woman of the Year

The annual 2018 WRAL.com Voters Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses, people and places in the Triangle. This year's Woman of the Year category features five inspirational finalists who have creatively impacted the Triangle community.

Hannah Webster, WRAL.com contributor

Does it cost more to be a woman? Hint, the answer is yes

Have you ever thought about the price of being a woman? While optional products like makeup or jewelry may seem pricey, there are some unavoidably aspects of womanhood that cost more.

It's a fact: Being a woman costs more

Have you ever thought about the price of being a woman?While optional products like makeup or jewelry may seem pricey, there are some unavoidably aspects of womanhood that cost more

By Hannah Webster, WRAL.com contributor

Anupama Joshi

Anupama Joshi

Triangle woman brings people together through local food, importance of community agriculture

A profile of Anupama Joshi, who lives in Cary but grew up in India, where good food brought people together. She wants to replicate that model in the U.S.

Hannah Webster, WRAL.com contributor

'God put me here to do this': Pioneering pediatric surgeon hopes to train others at UNC on life-saving procedure

For years, Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan was the only person in the world performing a surgery to save children with a rare cancer. In June, Hayes-Jordan joined UNC Children's Hospital to head pediatric surgery.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter

Bee Downtown's founder, queen bee applauds men who empower, support women

As a CEO working in agriculture, Leigh-Kathryn Bonner said it's a daily occurrence for her to be the only woman at a boardroom table. But she's learned to be bold from mentors -- male and female -- who encouraged her to use her voice.

Hannah Webster, WRAL.com contributor

First female chair of surgery at UNC works protect women from drug sex bias

As the first female chair of the department of surgery at the UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, Dr. Melina Kibbe is leading the national fight against sex bias in drug research and development.

UNC surgeon-scientist leads national fight against sex bias in drug development

As the first female chair of the department of surgery at the UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, Dr. Melina Kibbe is leading the national fight against sex bias in drug research and development.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter & Hannah Webster, WRAL.com editor

Triangle woman called trailblazer in global biostatistics, Durham jazz scene

Dr. Cicely Mitchell may be known as a trailblazer for women of color in the field of biostatistics, but her contribution to the local community also extends into art and music.

Triangle woman called trailblazer in global biostatistics, Durham jazz scene

Dr. Cicely Mitchell may be known as a trailblazer for women of color in the field of biostatistics, but her contribution to the local community also extends into art and music.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter & Hannah Webster, WRAL.com editor

Duke surgeon leads $13M clinical trial, honored by Time magazine

Named one of Time magazine's Most Influential Americans, Dr. Shelley Hwang is changing the way the world treats breast cancer.

First female chief of breast surgery at Duke named one of Time's 'Most Influential Americans'

Named one of Time magazine's Most Influential Americans, Dr. Shelley Hwang is changing the way the world treats breast cancer.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter & Hannah Webster, WRAL.com editor

Billionaire Cindy Whitehead's 'The Pink Ceiling' promotes female success

Cindy Whitehead is an investor, mentor and women's rights advocate, who has a specific goal: "to make women really rich."

Triangle woman, billionaire behind 'female Viagra,' wants to 'make women really rich'

Cindy Whitehead is an investor, mentor and women's rights advocate, who has a specific goal: "to make women really rich."

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter & Hannah Webster, WRAL.com editor

DPD's first female sharpshooter tells women to step outside their comfort zones

Three years after becoming a police officer, Officer Lauren McFaul made history in 2018 as the department's first female sharpshooter.

Second annual 'Durham Women Take No Bull' talks raising next generation of female leaders

A large group of women gathered Thursday morning for the second annual "Durham Women Take No Bull" at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham.

Hannah Webster, WRAL.com editor