Category Archives: Triangle/Local
Students and residents protest UNC’s coal plant over health and climate concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Dozens of students and Chapel Hill residents gathered to protest the continued operation of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's campus co-generation plant, c...
Apr 24, 2025
Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Researchers from Duke University are conducting a study on fungal growth following Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The research involves collaboration ...
Apr 22, 2025
Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Researchers from Duke University are conducting a study on fungal growth following Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The research involves collaboration ...
Apr 22, 2025
Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Researchers from Duke University are conducting a study on fungal growth following Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The research involves collaboration betwee...
Apr 22, 2025
Statewide tributes pour in as North Carolinians mourn Pope Francis
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Leaders across North Carolina are reacting to the news that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning. Many are reflecting on P...
Apr 21, 2025
Statewide tributes pour in as North Carolinians mourn Pope Francis
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Leaders across North Carolina are reacting to the news that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning. Many are reflecting on Pope Fr...
Apr 21, 2025
North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what the new Democratic go...
Apr 17, 2025
North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what the new Democratic g...
Apr 17, 2025
Raj Mehta Day of Good returns for 5th year, encouraging kindness across NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – April 15 may be known as Tax Day, but for many in the Triangle and beyond-it has become a day dedicated to kindness, connection and community. The Raj Mehta Day of Good is...
Apr 16, 2025
Raj Mehta Day of Good returns for 5th year, encouraging kindness across NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - April 15 may be known as Tax Day, but for many in the Triangle and beyond-it has become a day dedicated to kindness, connection and community. The Raj Mehta Day of Good is held ...
Apr 16, 2025