Category Archives: Triangle/Local
Arrest made in Pittsboro human trafficking case
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Pittsboro police have announced an arrest following results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at an illegal massage parlor revelaed a week ago. I...
Apr 17, 2026
Amid ongoing drought, Raleigh starting water restrictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh waters users, get ready for the first phase of restrictions due to the ongoing drought and related conditions. The restrictions which take effect Monday (April 20) inclu...
Apr 16, 2026
Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) ...
Apr 15, 2026
Raleigh police make arrest in parking lot shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - An arrest has been made in connection with a Tuesday (April 14) shooting incident on Creedmoor Road and Raleigh. 21-year-old Jalen Watson now faces charges including: assault wi...
Apr 14, 2026
Man charged, multiple people wounded in downtown Raleigh stabbing
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The investigation continues into a fight in downtown Raleigh early Saturday (April 11) morning, where several people were stabbed. The incident happened shortly after midnight n...
Apr 11, 2026
Pittsboro police investigate human trafficking, illegal massage parlor
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Police in Pittsboro are announcing results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at a illegal massage parlor. According to a release from police, the...
Apr 10, 2026
Arrest made in November Durham homicide
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A man was arrested in North Dakota in connection with a November Durham homicide. The homicide occurred on November 2, 2025, along the 6100 block of Guess Road. The investigation...
Apr 10, 2026
Temporary chief named for Durham Police
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - Durham officials have named a temporary replacement for retiring police chief Patrice Andrews. Deputy Chief Walter Tate will serve as interim police chief effective May 1, the sa...
Apr 09, 2026
An Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit
By ALLEN G. BREED and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An Army veteran has been charged with sharing classified information about an elite commando unit with a journalist, which...
Apr 09, 2026
Healing Transitions dedicates courtyard sculpture
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- As part of its 25th anniversary year, Healing Transitions unveiled a new sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Thomas Sayre. There was a special courtyard celebration a...
Apr 08, 2026