Category Archives: WPTF News

Tar Heels' Davis gets 2-year extension through 2030, hires agent Jim Tanner as GM
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has two more years on his deal and a new general manager to help the blueblood men's basketball program deal with the changing lan...
Curtis Media Feb 25, 2025

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimo...
Curtis Media Feb 25, 2025

RJ Davis, Seth Trimble lead North Carolina to 96-85 victory over Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - RJ Davis had 20 points, Seth Trimble came off the bench to score 17 and North Carolina cruised to a 96-85 victory over Florida State on Monday night.Davis made 5 of 9 shots wi...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025

Judge rejects immediately restoring AP’s access to White House but urges government to reconsider
By MATT SEDENSKY AP National WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday refused to immediately order the White House to restore The Associated Press’ access to presidential events, saying...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025

RJ Davis, Seth Trimble lead North Carolina to 96-85 victory over Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - RJ Davis had 20 points, Seth Trimble came off the bench to score 17 and North Carolina cruised to a 96-85 victory over Florida State on Monday night. Davis made 5 of 9 shots w...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025

FDA moves to rehire medical device, food safety and other staffers fired days earlier
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - Barely a week after mass firings at the Food and Drug Administration, some probationary staffers received unexpected news over the weekend: Th...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025

Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC as her evening show is canceled
NEW YORK (AP) - Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC, the network’s new president announced in a memo to staff on Monday, marking an end to the political analyst and anchor’s prime time news show.Rei...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025

Judge rejects immediately restoring AP's access to White House but urges government to reconsider
By MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday refused to immediately order the White House to restore The Associated Press' access to presidential events, saying the ...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025

Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs
By TOM MURPHY AP Health WriterSupplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn't mean it’s easier to get them.Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage o...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) - Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of t...
Curtis Media Feb 24, 2025
