Taylor Knopf, Author at INDY Week

Prosecutors support legislation to strengthen the state’s “death by distribution” law as overdoses increase, but advocates say this is the wrong approach to the public health crisis.

Author Archives: Taylor Knopf

NC Prosecutors Want Harsher Punishments for Drug Dealers. Advocates Say Their Proposal Will Cause More Overdoses.

Sheriffs Want to Turn Transport of Psych Patients Over to Mental Health Workers

State Lawmakers’ Allocation of $11 Million to TROSA Is Raising Questions

In North Carolina and the Triangle, Therapists Use Art for Recovery and Healing

Fentanyl is Everywhere, Increasing Overdose Deaths in the South

As Drug Overdose Deaths Soar, Addiction Experts Say Lawmakers Should Spend Money on Established Programs Offering Evidence-Based Treatment

State Budget Funds Some Mental Health Crisis Response and Hospital Diversion Efforts

Behind Needle Exchange Bill, A Spat Between Asheville Site and Its New Neighbors

Despite His Mental Illness, Devon Davis Spent 1,001 Days in Solitary at Central Prison.

A Paralympic Swimmer’s Two-Part Race Against Time

UNC Chancellor Announced as Next President of Michigan State University

Disney “Storyliving” Residential Community Coming to Pittsboro in 2027

Antiques Roadshow’s Raleigh Episodes to Air in April

Sources: UNC Chancellor to Become New Michigan State President

Trust, Rumors, and Tough Decisions as UNC Chancellor Weighs MSU Presidency