Category Archives: WPTF News
Defending champion John Korir wins second straight Boston Marathon title in course record time
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) - Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the strongest field in event history and win ...
Apr 20, 2026
Health experts raising awareness about respiratory disease
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - There's increased concern over a serious respiratory disease that's on the rise in the Tar Heel State. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is raising ...
Apr 19, 2026
Arrest made in Chapel Hill shooting
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WPTF) - Chapel Hill police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Investigators identified Jose Luis Enamorado Flores, 22, of Chatham County, as a sus...
Apr 19, 2026
Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authori...
Apr 19, 2026
Eight children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
By The Associated Press A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more th...
Apr 19, 2026
Man faces murder charges in Raleigh shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A man in is custody in connection with a Saturday (April 18) shooting death in Raleigh. Police officers responded around 8 p.m. to a reported shooting at an apartment complex on...
Apr 19, 2026
Police release more info about Friday Triangle Town Center Shooting, fight on Saturday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - There was another incident at Raleigh's Triangle Town Center Saturday (April 18), about 24 hours after a shooting Friday afternoon. The Saturday incident involved a fight in the...
Apr 18, 2026
Raleigh police officer fired, faces assault charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A Raleigh Police officer is out of job and faces assault charges stemming from an off-duty domestic incident. According to information provided by the police, Ryan Greathouse wa...
Apr 18, 2026
Frederik Andersen's shutout leads Hurricanes past Senators in playoff series opener
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Rod Brind'Amour bet on Frederik Andersen's veteran experience as the Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL playoffs as the Eastern Conference's top se...
Apr 18, 2026
Former Duke QB Darian Mensah talks about his move to Miami, starting anew with the Hurricanes
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Darian Mensah played a big role in helping Miami make a run to the College Football Playoff national championship game last season. The Hurricanes' new quarterback is hoping ...
Apr 17, 2026