Category Archives: Triangle/Local
Book signing and historic pottery exhibit coming to Johnston County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A unique piece of North Carolina history will be on display this month at the Johnston County Heritage Center and Museum. On Saturday, May 17, the museum will host a speci...
May 10, 2025
Book signing and historic pottery exhibit coming to Johnston County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A unique piece of North Carolina history will be on display this month at the Johnston County Heritage Center and Museum. On Saturday, May 17, the museum will host a special one...
May 10, 2025
The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina elections board ousted its widely respected executive director Wednesday in a partisan move that will put Republicans in co...
May 07, 2025
The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina elections board ousted its widely respected executive director Wednesday in a partisan move that will put Republicans in c...
May 07, 2025
Bear sightings rise across North Carolina as breeding season begins
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Black near sightings are on the rise across North Carolina, with reports coming in from both rural and urban areas. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission attrib...
May 06, 2025
Bear sightings rise across North Carolina as breeding season begins
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Black near sightings are on the rise across North Carolina, with reports coming in from both rural and urban areas. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission attributes t...
May 06, 2025
From debate to dialogue: In a contentious era, ‘Ethics Bowl’ offers students a gentler alternative
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated PressCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - A contrast:At the National Speech and Debate Tournament, two high school students take the stage. The first articulates the position he has be...
May 05, 2025
From debate to dialogue: In a contentious era, 'Ethics Bowl' offers students a gentler alternative
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - A contrast: At the National Speech and Debate Tournament, two high school students take the stage. The first articulates the position he has ...
May 05, 2025
AAA highlights smartphone feature that could reduce distracted driving
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Distracted driving remains a leading factor in crashes across the country, despite laws and awareness efforts aimed at reducing it. According to the National Highway Traff...
Apr 30, 2025
AAA highlights smartphone feature that could reduce distracted driving
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Distracted driving remains a leading factor in crashes across the country, despite laws and awareness efforts aimed at reducing it. According to the National Highway Traff...
Apr 30, 2025