Category Archives: WPTF News

Panthers dominate Falcons 30-0 for first win of the season
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryce Young ran for a touchdown, Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 11 yards for a score and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made three field goals an...
Curtis Media Sep 21, 2025

Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) - Fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted check-in systems at several European airports extended into a second full day on Sunday, as passengers faced dozens of canceled and ...
Curtis Media Sep 21, 2025

Mensah, Castle lead Duke to comeback past N.C. State, 45-33
By BOB SUTTON Associated PressDURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes and Duke snapped a two-game losing streak, overcoming a 13-point deficit to beat N.C. State 45-33 on Saturd...
Curtis Media Sep 20, 2025

White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety
By BARBARA ORTUTAY, SEUNG MIN KIM and AAMER MADHANI Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump'slatest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant ...
Curtis Media Sep 20, 2025

Jackson, UCF power past North Carolina, 34-9
By PHILIP ROSSMAN-REICH Associated PressOrlando, FL (AP) - UCF’s Tayven Jackson threw for 223 yards and scored a passing and rushing touchdown to guide UCF to a 34-9 victory over North Carolina....
Curtis Media Sep 20, 2025

Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says
By AAMER MADHANI Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app’s video feed and America...
Curtis Media Sep 20, 2025
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' dies in plane crash
By KATHY McCORMACK and JOSH FUNK Associated Press Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun G...
Curtis Media Sep 19, 2025

UCF takes on North Carolina in Week 4
North Carolina (2-1) at UCF (2-0), Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.Jones Angell Voice of the Tar Heals Previewing UNC | RSS.comBetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: UCF by 7. Against the spread: UCF 1-...
Curtis Media Sep 19, 2025

Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina a year ago. Some students never returned to school
By MAKIYA SEMINERA of The Associated Press and LAURA HACKETT and JOSE SANDOVAL of Blue Ridge Public RadioSWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) - When 12-year-old Natalie Briggs visited the ruins of her home after ...
Curtis Media Sep 19, 2025
14 former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Fourteen former N.C. State male athletes have filed a lawsuit in state court alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by t...
Curtis Media Sep 19, 2025
