Category Archives: WPTF News

Trump announces he’s selected final ‘Golden Dome’ space missile defenses that would cost billions
By TARA COPP Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program - a multilayered $17...
Curtis Media May 20, 2025

New NCInnovation grant supports breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment development at UNC Pembroke
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A recent grant aimed at commercializing university research could help bring new treatment options for patient’s Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Ben Bahr, a William C...
Curtis Media May 20, 2025

Orange High School Principal named 2025 N.C. Principal of the Year
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - In an emotional ceremony filled with applause and community pride, Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson was named the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year...
Curtis Media May 20, 2025

Home Depot says it doesn’t expect to boost prices because of tariffs
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business WriterHome Depot doesn’t expect to raise prices because of tariffs, saying it has spent years diversifying the sources for the goods on its shelves.Billy Bas...
Curtis Media May 20, 2025

North Carolina governor urges state lawmakers to include more Helene aid in upcoming budget
By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein urged state lawmakers Monday to allocate hundreds of millions more dollars toward western North Carolina’s ...
Curtis Media May 19, 2025

Boeing seeks to reverse guilty plea as FAA struggles with aviation system failures
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Ongoing issues with outdated technology and staffing shortages continue to disrupt operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, and officials are now exploring short-term...
Curtis Media May 19, 2025

Pence speaks in North Carolina against broad Trump tariffs and praises House on tax bill
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke Monday in North Carolina against the Trump administration's zealous efforts to impose tariffs...
Curtis Media May 19, 2025

Great Scottie! Scheffler pulls away to win PGA Championship for 3rd major title
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Scottie Scheffler had every reason to worry the PGA Championship was slipping away.A five-shot lead on the front nine was gone in four holes. Ever...
Curtis Media May 18, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes keep leaning on their penalty kill in another deep postseason push
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - There’s a moment of frustrated dread for any hockey team that comes with an official raising an arm to call a penalty triggering a power play....
Curtis Media May 18, 2025

Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
By JOSH BOAK Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urin...
Curtis Media May 18, 2025
