Category Archives: Triangle/Local
One more sizzling hot day for the eastern US before temperatures plunge 30 degrees
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A record-smashing heat wave broiled the U.S. East for another day Wednesday, even as thermometers were forecast to soon plunge by as many as 30 deg...
Jun 25, 2025
Solar advocates say Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could undercut the industry and threaten jobs in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - President Trump's "big beautiful bill" is casting a shadow over the future of solar energy, with proposed changes that could significantly reduce federal support for clean energ...
Jun 23, 2025
5 taken to North Carolina hospital after flight from Miami hits turbulence, airline says
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Five people were taken to a North Carolina hospital after a flight from Miami hit turbulence Sunday night, officials said.Fire and rescue crews responded to the flig...
Jun 23, 2025
Step back in time: Fort Dobbs brings frontier history to life
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Something special is brewing at Fort Dobbs-don't miss the June 28 celebration packed with reenactments, stories and a look into the past. Fort Dobbs was the only permanent front...
Jun 23, 2025
Analysts warn baby boomers' retirement pushes social security toward crisis
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Just a few decades ago, baby boomers were the financial engine powering the U.S. Social Security system. Now, as that generation retires in waves, the very program they sustaine...
Jun 23, 2025
Solar advocates say Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" could undercut the industry and threaten jobs in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - President Trump's "big beautiful bill" is casting a shadow over the future of solar energy, with proposed changes that could significantly reduce federal support for clean energ...
Jun 23, 2025
Generational survey uncovers surprising insights on how Americans connect with the ocean
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A new national survey made waves just in time for World Oceans Day, which revealed how Americans across generations view and interact with the ocean-and the results might not be...
Jun 19, 2025
Juneteenth observed across NC as communities honor freedom and history
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Juneteenth, the holiday that honors the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated across North Carolina today along with events throughout the month that reflect b...
Jun 19, 2025
NC's Iconic Cheerwine Funnel Cake crowned Best Fair Food by Food Network
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A North Carolina State Fair favorite just earned a national spotlight. The Food Network has named the Cheerwine Funnel Cake from Beaver Concessions the best fair food in the sta...
Jun 17, 2025
Goats on the Go: Raleigh taps four-legged crew to tackle invasive plants at Dorothea Dix Park
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh's most unconventional landscaping crew is back at work-this time with hooves on the ground and greenery in their sights.Goats on the Go has partnered with the Triangle a...
Jun 12, 2025