Category Archives: Triangle/Local
Zaas rejoins Duke University Health System as CEO
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A familiar name is returning to lead Duke University Health System. In an announcement Wednesday (March 25), Duke announced that Dr. David Zaas has been named chief executive off...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 25, 2026

North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss
By GARY ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina government's most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his legislati...
Associated Press Mar 24, 2026
Fortnite developer Epic Games to lay off 1,000
CARY, N.C. (WPTF) - Cary based Fortnite video game developer Epic Games is laying off 1,000 of its staff, due to a "downturn in engagement." In an open letter to employees posted on their website Tues...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 24, 2026
Ownership change pending for Wilson ball club
WILSON, N.C. (WPTF) - Before the Wilson Warbirds fans see the first pitch at the team's new home, changes are coming in team ownership. According to the team, The Milwaukee Brewers and John A. Canning...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 23, 2026
People 'bathe' in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she t...
Associated Press Mar 23, 2026
Johnston County town thwarts cyber attack
CLAYTON, N.C. (WPTF) - One Johnston County town is dealing with possible cyber crimes impacting its operations. The Town of Clayton is investigating what it called "suspicious network activity affecti...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 23, 2026
Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself
By KENYA HUNTER AP Health Writer ATLANTA (AP) - Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneez...
Associated Press Mar 22, 2026
New RDU airport budget includes parking rate increases
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WPTF) - Leaders at Raleigh-Durham International Airport have approved a new budget that means it will cost more for you to park there. Depending on the lot, prices will increase bet...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 21, 2026
March Madness crosses paths with family time for High Point coaches with mom off to work
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Family matters at High Point, enough that coach Chelsea Banbury has no problem with assistant Katie Clayman missing the Panthers' last prac...
Associated Press Mar 20, 2026
Duke University announces millions for community projects funding
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - Duke University is investing several million dollars for community projects through what it calls the "HomeGrown" Initiative announced Wednesday (March 18). The initiative makes ...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 18, 2026
