Category Archives: WPTF News
Pixar's 'Hoppers' bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' 'The Bride!' is on life support
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, ...
Mar 08, 2026
Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball Classic
Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia ...
Mar 08, 2026
NC Rural Center program aims to help rural churches strengthen their communities
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - Churches are often among the most visible and enduring institutions in rural North Carolina, and a program from the NC Rural Center is helping congregations turn that presen...
Mar 08, 2026
NFL's free-agent spending frenzy begins first with a legal tampering period
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Ready, set, negotiate multi-million contracts. The NFL's free agency period opens Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the n...
Mar 08, 2026
International Women's Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know
Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs and celebrate progress toward female empowerment during events and demonstrations marki...
Mar 08, 2026
Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and BILL BARROW Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina does not mind electing Democrats as governor, but it is a different matter when it comes to sending them to th...
Mar 08, 2026
Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
NEW YORK (AP) - Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues that impact the vehicles' rearview camera displays. According to notices publi...
Mar 08, 2026
Caleb Wilson watches from sideline as No. 17 North Carolina loses at No. 1 Duke
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson was right where he wanted to be in a sense, standing alongside his North Carolina teammates on the court before a rivalry loss at N...
Mar 08, 2026
Joel Farabee scores 2 goals as Flames edge Hurricanes 5-4
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Joel Farabee scored twice and had an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Morgan Frost had a goal and two assists ...
Mar 08, 2026
Bubba Wallace feels left out as Tyler Reddick sets NASCAR record
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The flipside to Tyler Reddick taking Michael Jordan to victory lane in NASCAR's first three races this season is teammate Bubba Wallace feel...
Mar 07, 2026