Category Archives: WPTF News
‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) - Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman’s paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business and conservative cultural phenomenon...
May 27, 2025
The scars from Hurricane Helene are healing slowly in this Appalachian tourist town
By ALLEN G. BREED AP National WriterCHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, N.C. (AP) - The brightly colored sign along the S-curve mountain road beckons visitors to the Gemstone Mine, the "#1 ATTRACTION IN CHIMNEY ROC...
May 27, 2025
Kyle Larson to start on front row at Coca-Cola 600 alongside pole sitter Chase Briscoe
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Chase Briscoe won the pole Saturday for the Coca-Cola 600 and will start on the front row for NASCAR's longest and most grueling race alongside Kyle ...
May 25, 2025
Panthers score 5 in the 3rd period, roll past Hurricanes 6-2 and move a win away from Cup final
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports WriterSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - It was tied 1-1 going into the third period. It turned into a blowout. And after a five-goal barrage, one like none other in Florida playoff histor...
May 25, 2025
Federal judge blocks Trump administration decision to bar foreign student enrollment at Harvard
By COLLIN BINKLEY Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - For students around the world, an acceptance letter to Harvard University has represented the pinnacle of achievement, offering a spot amo...
May 23, 2025
Bennett, Verhaeghe help Panthers roll past Hurricanes 5-0, take 2-0 lead in Eastern final
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sam Bennett scored one of his two goals in Florida’s three-goal first period, Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves and the Panthers beat the Carolin...
May 22, 2025
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial this week
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial this week, taking th...
May 21, 2025
Reigning Stanley Cup champ Florida Panthers beat Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Eastern final opener
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers wasted no time snatching home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference final.Carter Verhaeghe and ...
May 20, 2025
New salmonella outbreak tied to same Florida grower with tainted cucumbers last year
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health WriterU.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of salmonella illnesses tied to a Florida grower whose tainted cucumbers were linked to more than 550 illne...
May 20, 2025
George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment WriterNEW YORK (AP) - George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy "Cheers"&...
May 20, 2025