Category Archives: WPTF News
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
By ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar&nb...
May 11, 2025
Hurricanes’ Andersen, Oilers’ Skinner enter Monday’s playoff Game 4s on far different trajectories
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Frederik Andersen has been playing so well in net for the Carolina Hurricanes that coach Rod Brind’Amour is staying with his hands-off approac...
May 11, 2025
From country stars to radio pioneers: 2025 NC Music Hall of Fame class revealed
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees, a group that reflects the state's wide-ranging contributions to music. The induction ceremony is...
May 11, 2025
Wendell's Shoebox Barn Nursery celebrates moms with flowers and more
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - With Mother's Day approaching this Sunday, many people are searching for local ways to celebrate. Shoebox Barn Nursery in Wendell is hosting its first-ever pop-up event this wee...
May 11, 2025
Dog flu on the rise: Raleigh Vet shares what pet owners should know
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - While flu season for humans is tapering off, veterinarians say dog owners should be on alert-canine influenza season is just beginning. According to the American Veterinary Medi...
May 11, 2025
Book signing and historic pottery exhibit coming to Johnston County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A unique piece of North Carolina history will be on display this month at the Johnston County Heritage Center and Museum. On Saturday, May 17, the museum will host a speci...
May 10, 2025
An Alaska Mother’s Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm
By MARK THIESSEN Associated PressPALMER, Alaska (AP) - It is one of Alaska's favorite Mother's Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age.All moms get a ...
May 10, 2025
Book signing and historic pottery exhibit coming to Johnston County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A unique piece of North Carolina history will be on display this month at the Johnston County Heritage Center and Museum. On Saturday, May 17, the museum will host a special one...
May 10, 2025
An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press PALMER, Alaska (AP) - It is one of Alaska's favorite Mother's Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age. All moms get ...
May 10, 2025
Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov pounced on a loose faceoff puck for his sixth postseason goal while Frederik Andersen had 21 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes bea...
May 10, 2025