Category Archives: Triangle/Local
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
Poll shows broad support for vaccines, rising concern over decline in childhood immunizations
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A new national poll is revealing a rare point of agreement among American voters across the political spectrum: strong support for keeping FDA-approved vaccines accessible. The ...
Jun 10, 2025
Invasive Alabama bass threaten native fish and tournaments across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A fast-spreading invasive fish is raising alarms across North Carolina-and wildlife officials say it's already threatening some of the state's most popular game fish. The North ...
Jun 10, 2025
101 dogs living in packed, filthy conditions removed from North Carolina home
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Dozens of dogs found living in packed, filthy conditions were removed from a North Carolina home.Animal control officers responding to a complaint in Raleigh discovered 101 dogs c...
Jun 07, 2025