Category Archives: WPTF News
Authorities make drug arrest, seize meth
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for drug trafficking charges after a multi-agency investigation. On Wednesday, (June 3), The Sheriff's office the North Caro...
Jun 03, 2026
Democratic lawmakers propose judicial reforms
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- Democratic Representative Marcia Morey, along with fellow Democratic Representatives Deb Butler and Phil Rubin, spoke to reporters on Wednesday, June 3rd about constitution...
Jun 03, 2026
Senate joins House override on Educational Choice for Children Act
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The State Senate Wednesday (June 3) joined the House in overriding Governor Josh Stein's veto on an education bill. The Senate voted to override the veto of House Bill 87, ...
Jun 03, 2026
The Closing Bell: Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% Wednesd...
Jun 03, 2026
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...
Jun 03, 2026
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold...
Jun 03, 2026
NC celebrates "summer of soccer"
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As thousands of fans gathered in Charlotte over the weekend for the U.S. Men's National Team Send-Off Match ahead of the FIFA World Cup, North Carolina stepped further into...
Jun 03, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB and JOSH BOAK Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) - President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Jun 03, 2026
Winter non-stop flights to Belize and Turks and Caicos coming to RDU
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WPTF) - Just in time to make a winter getaway, Raleigh Durham International Airport will start offering non-stop flights to Belize and Turks and Caicos in December. According to a r...
Jun 03, 2026
Raleigh police release more details in Tuesday attack
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police are releasing more details about a fatal shooting Tuesday (June 2), According to a release Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Summit...
Jun 03, 2026