Category Archives: WPTF News
NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack player Justin Gainey, AP source says
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer N.C. State has an agreement with Tennessee assistant coach and former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey to lead its men's basketball program, a person with knowledge of...
Associated Press Mar 31, 2026
Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) - An armed man who crashed his pickup truck into a major Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was inspired by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbolla...
Associated Press Mar 30, 2026
22,000 people identified in Apex ransomware case
APEX, N.C. (WPTF) - Some 22,000 individuals may have their data compromised in the fallout from a ransomware incident involving the town of Apex. The town says an investigation led by cybersecurity pr...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 30, 2026
Nighttime closures planned for major roadway
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Motorists are being advised about nighttime closures along a major roadway this week. Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation plan to close a section of Western Bo...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 30, 2026
US stocks drop in another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are sinking again Monday as oil prices keep climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end. The S&P 500 fell 0.7...
Associated Press Mar 30, 2026
Rabid racoon found in Raleigh, officials urge caution
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Health officials are using the discovery of a rabid raccoon as a reminder for people to be careful around wildlife On Wednesday (March 25), a Raleigh Police Department Animal Co...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 30, 2026
Halifax Resolves return to NC for temporary display
HALIFAX, N.C. (NCN News) - It is considered the first call for full independence by the colonies. The document known as the Halifax Resolves is coming back to North Carolina for temporary display. As ...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 30, 2026
Officers on the lookout for speeders during enforcement campaign
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - Highway patrol troopers and other officers are on the lookout for lead foots with a statewide speeding enforcement effort. The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) ...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 30, 2026
Threat leads to terminal one evacuation at RDU
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WPTF) - Tense moments at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Monday morning (March 30). A unspecified threat led to an early morning evacuation of terminal one. The evacuation star...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 30, 2026
Braylon Mullins' 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left gives UConn 73-72 win over Duke and Final Four spot
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Braylon Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke on Sunday, earning...
Associated Press Mar 29, 2026