Category Archives: WPTF News

How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator’s vote against Trump’s tax bill
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Though patients don’t rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers ...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Sean "Diddy" Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficki...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Though patients don't rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative il...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes bill repealing interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for powe...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Dallas Mavericks sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract.The team didn’t disclose details in announcing the deal Wednesday. The total...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Sean "Diddy" Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and ra...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday to hit another all-time high.The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and set a record for the third time in four days....
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Raleigh’s Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – If good eats and live tunes are your Fourth of July vibe, head to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh this Friday-its Food Truck Rodeo is rolling in from 4 to 9 p.m. Monic...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Durham’s Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – It wouldn't be the Fourth in Durham without the Festival for the Eno-now in its 46th year, the riverside celebration kicks off Friday with live music, food, crafts, and su...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes bill repealing interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for pow...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025
