Category Archives: Triangle/Local
Coach K's grandson charged with misdemeanor DWI in collision that killed teen riding bicycle
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A grandson of former Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski now faces charges in a fatal crash Saturday (April 18) at the intersection of Cole Mill Road and West Wyndham Lane. The...
Apr 20, 2026
The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard." I was ...
Apr 20, 2026
Arrest made in Chapel Hill shooting
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WPTF) - Chapel Hill police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Investigators identified Jose Luis Enamorado Flores, 22, of Chatham County, as a sus...
Apr 19, 2026
Man faces murder charges in Raleigh shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A man in is custody in connection with a Saturday (April 18) shooting death in Raleigh. Police officers responded around 8 p.m. to a reported shooting at an apartment complex on...
Apr 19, 2026
Police release more info about Friday Triangle Town Center Shooting, fight on Saturday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - There was another incident at Raleigh's Triangle Town Center Saturday (April 18), about 24 hours after a shooting Friday afternoon. The Saturday incident involved a fight in the...
Apr 18, 2026
Raleigh police officer fired, faces assault charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A Raleigh Police officer is out of job and faces assault charges stemming from an off-duty domestic incident. According to information provided by the police, Ryan Greathouse wa...
Apr 18, 2026
Arrest made in Pittsboro human trafficking case
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Pittsboro police have announced an arrest following results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at an illegal massage parlor revelaed a week ago. I...
Apr 17, 2026
Amid ongoing drought, Raleigh starting water restrictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh waters users, get ready for the first phase of restrictions due to the ongoing drought and related conditions. The restrictions which take effect Monday (April 20) inclu...
Apr 16, 2026
Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) ...
Apr 15, 2026
Raleigh police make arrest in parking lot shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - An arrest has been made in connection with a Tuesday (April 14) shooting incident on Creedmoor Road and Raleigh. 21-year-old Jalen Watson now faces charges including: assault wi...
Apr 14, 2026