Category Archives: Triangle/Local
Man charged in April Durham stabbing
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - Durham police have made an arrest in connection with an April stabbing on the American Tobacco Trail. Police say Christopher Caldwell, 64, of Durham was arrested Thursday (May 14...
Bruce Ferrell May 14, 2026
Road closures in Raleigh this weekend: what you need to know
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- There's a area of Raleigh you will may want to avoid this weekend due to construction. Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation plan to close a section of Western ...
Bruce Ferrell May 14, 2026
Broughton High teacher faces assault charges against juveniles
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a teacher a Broughton High schools in connection with sexual assault against juvenile victims. On Saturday May 2, 2026,...
Bruce Ferrell May 13, 2026
Wedding photographer faces legal action over failures
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A wedding photographer that left a trail of heartbreak is now facing ongoing legal action from the state. Attorney General Jeff Jackson met with reporters to outline actions...
Bruce Ferrell May 13, 2026
Two charged in Bath and Body Works thefts
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- Two women are in custody in connection with stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from Bath and Body Works stores in the Triangle According to a release, investig...
Bruce Ferrell May 13, 2026
WPTF's Severe Weather Guide
Welcome to the WPTF's Severe Weather Guide for the Triangle! This platform is your go-to resource for staying informed and prepared during extreme weather conditions. Whether it's hurricanes, tornadoe...
Rob Brittain May 12, 2026
Knightdale man sentenced on child pornography charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF News) - A Knightdale man -referred to as an internet "spider" by prosecutors -- has been sentenced in connection with distributing child pornography. A federal judge sentenced Dani...
Bruce Ferrell May 11, 2026
One dead in Chapel Hill fire
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WPTF) -- One person is dead in a Monday morning (May 11) house fire in Chapel Hill. The Chapel Hill Fire Rescue is investigating the fire that began just before 7 a.m. at the corner...
Bruce Ferrell May 11, 2026
Durham April crime crackdown: what the numbers show and who faces charges
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) -Durham police have announced more than two dozen arrests from a late April crackdown called "Operation Spring Seizure" The Durham Police Department's Organized Crime Division cond...
Bruce Ferrell May 10, 2026
More arrests in car break-ins; what you need to know
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - More arrests in connection with a recent rash of vehicle break-ins in Durham and Research Triangle Park and other areas. Twice in April, 18-year-old Lester Mayo was booked into t...
Bruce Ferrell May 08, 2026