Category Archives: WPTF News
Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried ...
Aug 01, 2025
Trump seeks to fire official overseeing jobs data after weak employment report
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday called for the firing of the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report show...
Aug 01, 2025
North Carolina Senate race sets up as a fight over who would be a champion for the middle class
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Democrats still in the dumps over last year's elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina, where former Gov...
Aug 01, 2025
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, ERIK VERDUZCO and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated PressGASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North Carolina&...
Jul 31, 2025
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, ERIK VERDUZCO and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U....
Jul 31, 2025
Roger Penske sells a third of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Fox
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterPenske Entertainment, the Roger Penske-owned entity that holds Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar among its assets, said Thursday it has sold one-third interes...
Jul 31, 2025
Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN and SHELBY LUM Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city par...
Jul 31, 2025
Roger Penske sells a third of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Fox
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Penske Entertainment, the Roger Penske-owned entity that holds Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar among its assets, said Thursday it has sold one-third intere...
Jul 31, 2025
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation WriterInvestigators probing the January midair collision of a passenger plane and an Army helicopter over Washington that killed 67 people found the chopper wa...
Jul 30, 2025
Coaches race to master art of retention amid NIL, revenue sharing and transfer portal challenges
By MAURA CAREY AP Sports WriterWhether it was an ACC, SEC, Big Ten or Big 12 coach taking the podium at media days, one theme remained consistent: In an era where revenue sharing and NIL opportunities...
Jul 30, 2025