Category Archives: WPTF News
US steps into war between Israel and Iran, strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites
By SAM MEDNICK, AAMER MADHANI and DAVID RISING Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel 's war aimed at destroyi...
Jun 21, 2025
LSU goes for 2nd national title in 3 years as it opens CWS finals against streaking Coastal Carolina
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - LSU and Coastal Carolina have met only two times previously as they enter the College World Series finals Saturday night. Those games back in 2016 have not been forgotten.Coastal Ca...
Jun 20, 2025
Pilot killed in small plane crash in North Carolina raised a wheel to avoid a turtle, NTSB says
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The pilot of a small plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport this month had raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a Nation...
Jun 20, 2025
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Green Party will remain an official party in North Carolina, able to field candidates statewide through the 2028 elections, even though their 2024 nominees for governor and pr...
Jun 20, 2025
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes his first bills. They are on concealed carry and immigration
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a p...
Jun 20, 2025
LSU goes for 2nd national title in 3 years as it opens CWS finals against streaking Coastal Carolina
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - LSU and Coastal Carolina have met only two times previously as they enter the College World Series finals Saturday night. Those games back in 2016 have not been forgotten. Coastal C...
Jun 20, 2025
Pilot killed in small plane crash in North Carolina raised a wheel to avoid a turtle, NTSB says
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The pilot of a small plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport this month had raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a Nation...
Jun 20, 2025
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Green Party will remain an official party in North Carolina, able to field candidates statewide through the 2028 elections, even though their 2024 nominees for governor and pr...
Jun 20, 2025
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes his first bills. They are on concealed carry and immigration
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit...
Jun 20, 2025
Generational survey uncovers surprising insights on how Americans connect with the ocean
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A new national survey made waves just in time for World Oceans Day, which revealed how Americans across generations view and interact with the ocean-and the results might not be...
Jun 19, 2025