Category Archives: Triangle/Local

Raleigh's Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - If good eats and live tunes are your Fourth of July vibe, head to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh this Friday-its Food Truck Rodeo is rolling in from 4 to 9 p.m. Monica Wood...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025
Durham's Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - It wouldn't be the Fourth in Durham without the Festival for the Eno-now in its 46th year, the riverside celebration kicks off Friday with live music, food, crafts, and summerti...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend GardenerRALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Many years ago, my family and I were visiting relatives in Ohio in early April. On the way back home it snowed, although it did not stic...
Curtis Media Jul 01, 2025

A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and JILL COLVIN Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in...
Curtis Media Jun 30, 2025

A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and JILL COLVIN Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year's mi...
Curtis Media Jun 30, 2025

New x-ray tech could make airport security faster—and smarter
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Tired of dumping your drink and holding up the line at TSA? A Duke University spinout, Quadridox, is working on new tech that could speed up airport security-and let you k...
Curtis Media Jun 30, 2025

Junk fees, subscriptions and overspending: why now is the time to audit your wallet
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – It's wild to think tomorrow marks the halfway point of 2025. And while you might be coasting through this short holiday week, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger sa...
Curtis Media Jun 30, 2025

New x-ray tech could make airport security faster-and smarter
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Tired of dumping your drink and holding up the line at TSA? A Duke University spinout, Quadridox, is working on new tech that could speed up airport security-and let you keep yo...
Curtis Media Jun 30, 2025

Record-breaking holiday travel expected in NC this Fourth of July
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Carolina roads and runways are about to get crowded–motor club AAA says a record-breaking 2.3 million North Carolinians are expected to travel this Fourth of July, w...
Curtis Media Jun 26, 2025
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market serves up free kids' meals and fresh solutions to food insecurity
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - This Saturday, the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market is stepping up to tackle food insecurity by becoming a Summer Meals site where kids can grab nutritious meals at no cost, thanks ...
Curtis Media Jun 26, 2025
