Category Archives: WPTF News
North Carolina Senate majority leader to resign from chamber
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A top lieutenant to North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger announced on Tuesday his resignation from his Senate seat, creating a leadership vacancy as the Senate enters a more i...
Mar 25, 2025
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles (129 kilometers) west of...
Mar 25, 2025
Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As congressional lawmakers scramble to respond to President Donald Trump's slashing of the federal government, one group is already taking a front ...
Mar 24, 2025
Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
By TARA COPP, AAMER MADHANI and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans for upcomin...
Mar 24, 2025
Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze
Firefighters in North and South Carolina were battling multiple wind-driven wildfires Monday in rugged terrain that complicated containment efforts, officials said. Millions of trees knocked down by H...
Mar 24, 2025
Proctor, Flagg help No. 1 seed Duke roll past Baylor 89-66 to reach Sweet 16 of March Madness
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Tyrese Proctor couldn’t miss. And top-seeded Duke showed the toughness to push back when pushed.Proctor had career highs of seven 3-pointe...
Mar 23, 2025
A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated PressARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - A new museum devoted to telling the stories of those who have received the nation’s highest military honor is opening this coming week in...
Mar 23, 2025
A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated PressARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - A new museum devoted to telling the stories of those who have received the nation’s highest military honor is opening this coming week in...
Mar 23, 2025
Education secretary says Columbia University’s changes put it on track to recover funding
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is "on the right track" to recover federal funding frozen by the Trump administration. McMahon’s comments on CNN&#...
Mar 23, 2025
Education secretary says Columbia University’s changes put it on track to recover funding
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is "on the right track" to recover federal funding frozen by the Trump administration. McMahon’s comments on CNN&#...
Mar 23, 2025