Category Archives: Triangle/Local
From country stars to radio pioneers: 2025 NC Music Hall of Fame class revealed
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees, a group that reflects the state's wide-ranging contributions to music. The induction ceremony is...
May 11, 2025
Wendell's Shoebox Barn Nursery celebrates moms with flowers and more
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - With Mother's Day approaching this Sunday, many people are searching for local ways to celebrate. Shoebox Barn Nursery in Wendell is hosting its first-ever pop-up event this wee...
May 11, 2025
Dog flu on the rise: Raleigh Vet shares what pet owners should know
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - While flu season for humans is tapering off, veterinarians say dog owners should be on alert-canine influenza season is just beginning. According to the American Veterinary Medi...
May 11, 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 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