Category Archives: WPTF News
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National WriterBrian Wilson, the Beach Boys' visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired "Good Vibrations," "Cali...
Jun 11, 2025
Chris Pollard hired as Virginia’s baseball coach after 13 seasons at Duke
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Chris Pollard has been hired as Virginia’s baseball coach after spending the past 13 seasons at Atlantic Coast Conference rival Duke.Virginia athletic director Carla ...
Jun 11, 2025
Judge denies NC State cornerback Corey Coley Jr.’s request for fifth year of eligibility
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled against cornerback Corey Coley Jr.’s request that he be granted a fifth year of eligibility to play at N.C. State and earn name, image and likeness...
Jun 11, 2025
Breaking down the teams playing for national championship at the College World Series
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports WriterOMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series, which starts Friday at Charles Schwab Field. (Capsules in order of CWS opening games. ...
Jun 10, 2025
Poll shows broad support for vaccines, rising concern over decline in childhood immunizations
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A new national poll is revealing a rare point of agreement among American voters across the political spectrum: strong support for keeping FDA-approved vaccines accessible. The ...
Jun 10, 2025
Invasive Alabama bass threaten native fish and tournaments across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A fast-spreading invasive fish is raising alarms across North Carolina-and wildlife officials say it's already threatening some of the state's most popular game fish. The North ...
Jun 10, 2025
Disney to pay almost $439 million to take full control of streaming service Hulu
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business WriterDisney will pay Comcast’s NBCUniversal nearly $439 million for its stake in Hulu, taking full control of the streaming service.The move closes out an apprai...
Jun 10, 2025
North Carolina auto insurance rates are going up 5% on average in settlement
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina automobile insurance rates are poised to increase statewide by a 5% average this fall as part of an agreement reached between state regulators and the insurance ind...
Jun 10, 2025
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against ‘It Ends With Us’ costar Blake Lively
By MICHAEL HILL Associated PressA judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit that actor and director Justin Baldoni filed against his "It Ends With Us" costar Blake Lively after she sued him last year for ...
Jun 10, 2025
Dick Vitale has an extension with ESPN — and a college basketball event in his honor
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterDick Vitale is inextricably intertwined with college basketball, with his iconic voice, exuberant style and enthusiastic catchphrases melding into a soundtrack for n...
Jun 10, 2025