Katie Nordeen, WNCT

Katie Nordeen

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High Point, NC, United States

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  • FOX8 WGHP
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Past articles by Katie:

Daughter of North Carolina woman on death row for over 3 decades shares story

ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — When you’re the daughter of one of North Carolina’s most notorious convicted killers, people make a lot of assumptions. Cindy Chatman, of Alamance County, knows that well. Her mom Blanche Taylor Moore has been on death row at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh since 1990 after […] → Read More

Guilford County Schools provides alternative meals

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Guilford County Schools needs to address its mounting breakfast and lunch debt. With the debt currently around $122,000 and climbing, it’s not an easy task. “We have to approach it delicately because we never want to single any students out,” said Travis Fisher, executive director of student nutrition with GCS. […] → Read More

Blood shortage impacting North Carolina 9-year-old with rare disorder

YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — At just nine years old, Jacob Shore has had 176 blood transfusions. He was born with a rare form of anemia, and blood donations have allowed him to lead a pretty normal life, but there’s a nationwide shortage of blood. From sports to scouts, Jacob stays busy. His Grandma and […] → Read More

Injured Asheboro veteran looks forward to accessible home

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s true that when veterans return from war, they often face different kinds of battles here at home. Army Specialist Josh Craven, of Asheboro, was severely injured while stationed in Iraq on August 4, 2010, and became an amputee. With his wife Holly by his side, he got through it and […] → Read More

Triad high schooler advocating for mental health with Stroll into Light event

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Like most young people across the country, Abbie Merhoff, a junior at Wesleyan Christian Academy, spent a chunk of the pandemic learning online. “Being online was so hard for a lot of kids,” Abbie said. “I remember talking personally with multiple friends and them being like, ‘Abbie, I feel like […] → Read More

CDC report says 80% of pregnancy-related deaths preventable

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — As a practicing OBGYN with Novant Health, Dr. Pam Oliver has long been interested in health equity. “Being a woman, a mom, being from a rural aspect of this state where there may be access issues, and being a woman of color, this hits home,” said Dr. Pam Oliver. “I […] → Read More

NC family trying to save daughter

STANLY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Imagine knowing there’s something that could help your child who is slowly slipping away and not being able to get your hands on it. Ashley and Jason Haywood, of Albemarle, live that struggle every day with their 6-year-old daughter Sadie. “She’s got the biggest personality of anybody I’ve ever known,” […] → Read More

Triad mother shares warning about button batteries after death of young son

(WGHP) — When Johnathan Huff was born in January 2019, Jackie, her husband AJ and big brother Michael couldn’t be more pleased. “It felt like it completed our family because we were happy with just the four of us,” Huff said. Johnathan was an easy child. He was laid back and sweet amd life was […] → Read More

Guilford County firefighter recounts COVID hospitalization one year later

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Corey Spencer always knew he wanted to save lives as a firefighter. He got a job with Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire Department, never imagining one day his life would need saving. “Nobody ever sits there and thinks it’s going to be your last day,” Spencer said. “It almost was.” Days into […] → Read More

Piedmont Triad family uses music to overcome tragedy

This is part two of a two-part story. Part one is available here. (WGHP) — For Rocky Smith, Pleasant Garden has always been home. Nestled in southeast Guilford County and peppered with horse farms and nature, the community carries memories from his childhood intertwined with those of his kids’ childhood. A childhood cut tragically short. His […] → Read More

Piedmont Triad family on road back from tragedy

This is part one of a two-part story. The second part will be available Thursday night. (WGHP) — When something bad in life happens, it often feels impossible to look to the future. Rocky Smith knows that well. “If I could go back to the 19th and change everything, I would,” Smith said. “But since […] → Read More

New research being done to help identify SIDS in at-risk babies

(WGHP) — Taylor Gardner never shies away from talking about her baby boy Killian. “He was the happiest baby I ever saw,” she said. “13 weeks I held him. I loved him. He was my world.” Five years ago, at just 13 weeks, Killian died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The Centers for Disease […] → Read More

Nonprofit grants sports dream for Randolph County teen

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s not every day a person gets to meet his or her favorite sports star. But then again, Caleb Hill is not like every other young man. “You look at a kid like Caleb, and you’re like, ‘wow, I want that kid to be my buddy,'” said Jake Tuggle, one […] → Read More

ReSale Therapy Women’s Consignment has everything you need to freshen up your wardrobe

THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Looking to freshen up your wardrobe or clean out some old clothes still in style and in good shape? A woman in Thomasville is ready to sell them and help you make money when she does it. ReSale Therapy Women’s Consignment is located at 803 Julian Ave. in Thomasville. → Read More

Parents lean on their faith ahead of conjoined twin daughters’ separation surgery

(WGHP) — At 7 months old, Susannah and Elizabeth Castle are growing quickly. “We’re just starting to kind of see their personalities come out,” said Stephanie Castle, the girls’ mom. “Susannah is the feisty one, she kind of does everything first,” Stephanie said. “She talked first, smiled first, she was the bigger one for a […] → Read More

Expert weighs in on childcare ‘crisis’ in Piedmont Triad

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Little Brianna is a typical 4-year-old child who keeps her mom Leigha Horton very busy. The two spend a lot of time together now that Leigha, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), has had to switch careers so she could work from home. And it wasn’t by choice. “I was offered a […] → Read More

18 Springs Community Healing Center believes societal change starts with self love

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — 18 Springs Community Healing Center is a space dedicated to change. The facility in Winston-Salem uses therapy, classes, and group discussions to work toward a more culturally aware community. It is a collaboration between people who work in the healing arts as well as social justice activists. Director Sydney Hughes-Mcgee says […] → Read More

Triad OBGYN dispels myths about COVID-19 and fertility

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — As an OBGYN with the Center for Women’s Healthcare, Dr. Carolyn Harraway-Smith cares for patients of all ages and at all life stages. “We take care of women along that continuum of care, including pregnancy, patients who are attempting to get pregnant, or patients who don’t ever want to get pregnant […] → Read More

The Women’s Resource Center in High Point helps women reach their goals

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Life is full of challenges. A place in High Point is helping women turn challenges into opportunities, and achieve their person and professional goals. It’s run by women, for women. The Executive Director of the YWCA, Heidi Majors, tells us: “The Women’s Resource Center here in High Point is a […] → Read More

Triad mom remembers Marine son killed in Afghanistan

(WGHP) — Amanda Ballard is a proud military mom. Becoming a U.S. Marine was a dream for her son, Jacob Levy, ever since the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. “He was asking questions about what had happened, and it amazed me. At that point, he said, ‘Mom, I want to be a Marine. I […] → Read More