Category Archives: WPTF News
Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press Writers KANSAS CITY (AP) - Inflation remained stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose, but it's a snapshot of consumer prices be...
Mar 11, 2026
Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point. Reopening it is a big challenge
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) - Gasoline prices are rising largely because of the Iran war's impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf....
Mar 11, 2026
Durham Police: trail stabbing not random
DURHAM, N.C (WPTF) - Durham authorities have released more details on a Monday daylight stabbing death on the American Tobacco Trail, and say the incident was not random. Police have identified the vi...
Mar 11, 2026
Agreements reached in Duke Energy merger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NCN News) - Electric utility Duke Energy has reached agreements on a proposed merger of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress in the Carolinas. Settling parties include the N...
Mar 11, 2026
Chinese Lantern Festival will continue through 2034
CARY, N.C. (WPTF) - The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival will continue during the holiday season for the next eight years. The Town of Cary has extended the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festi...
Mar 11, 2026
As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer Long security lines snaked into baggage claim areas and parking garages at some U.S. airports this weekend, a possible indicator of more widespread travel pr...
Mar 11, 2026
Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district
By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - There could be another McAuliffe representing Virginia soon. Dorothy McAuliffe - the former first lady, onetime state department...
Mar 11, 2026
Blake's shootout goal rescues Hurricanes in 5-4 win over Penguins
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation t...
Mar 11, 2026
State zoo's last ocelot dies
ASHEBORO, N.C. (NCN News) - The last remaining ocelot at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has died. The zoo announced on social media Tuesday (March 10) the passing of its remaining ocelot, Inca. Th...
Mar 10, 2026
Travel delays expected afternoons on I-40 near Garner
GARNER, N.C. (WPTF) - Get ready for some delays on Interstate 40 starting Wednesday (March 11) near the Wake-Johnston County line. For the next roughly two weeks, there will be slow rolling roadblocks...
Mar 10, 2026