Category Archives: WPTF News
North Carolina court says stripping governor of election board appointments can go ahead for now
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina appeals court ruled Wednesday that a law stripping the governor’s authority to appoint State Board of Elections members...
Apr 30, 2025
UNC's Belichick defends Hudson as 'doing her job' after interjecting during CBS interview
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended girlfriend Jordon Hudson for interjecting during a CBS interviewer's questions about their relationship and said s...
Apr 30, 2025
AAA highlights smartphone feature that could reduce distracted driving
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Distracted driving remains a leading factor in crashes across the country, despite laws and awareness efforts aimed at reducing it. According to the National Highway Traffic Saf...
Apr 30, 2025
Longtime North Carolina House member Sarah Stevens plans to run for state Supreme Court
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) - A veteran North Carolina Republican legislator announced Wednesday that she will run next year for the state Supreme Court, seeking the seat currently held by Democratic Associ...
Apr 30, 2025
North Carolina court says stripping governor of election board appointments can go ahead for now
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina appeals court ruled Wednesday that a law stripping the governor's authority to appoint State Board of Elections members can ...
Apr 30, 2025
Roberts might hold key Supreme Court vote over first publicly funded religious charter school
By MARK SHERMAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts appears to hold the key vote over whether the Supreme Court will allow the nation’s first publicly funded&n...
Apr 30, 2025
A woodpecker has invaded a Massachusetts neighborhood. Residents are taking it in stride
By HOLLY RAMER and RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated PressROCKPORT, Mass. (AP) - Rockport residents have a history of fighting off invaders, but not this time.During the War of 1812, townsfolk in the tiny fis...
Apr 30, 2025
Roberts might hold key Supreme Court vote over first publicly funded religious charter school
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts appears to hold the key vote over whether the Supreme Court will allow the nation's first publicly funded religious charte...
Apr 30, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes advance to 2nd round of NHL playoffs, beating the New Jersey Devils 5-4 in 2OT to win series 4-1
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Aho hammered a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-...
Apr 29, 2025
ACC and new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick head toward season after spring full of changes
By PETE IACOBELLI Associated PressIt’s on to fall camp for the Atlantic Coast Conference and new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick.Belichick was the buzziest offseason addition for the AC...
Apr 29, 2025