Category Archives: WPTF News
New population numbers: Raleigh and Charlotte continue to grow
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCN News) - The latest population data from the U.S. Census Bureau show some of North Carolina's largest cities are getting even bigger. The 2025 population report released Thursday ...
May 14, 2026
Broughton High teacher faces assault charges against juveniles
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a teacher a Broughton High schools in connection with sexual assault against juvenile victims. On Saturday May 2, 2026,...
May 13, 2026
Lawmakers, advocates push for stricter drunk driving enforcement
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - If you drink and drive, you should have to bear the cost -- and that includes having a breathalyser in place to start your car. That was the message from lawmakers and advoc...
May 13, 2026
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught moment ...
May 13, 2026
The Closing Bell: Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records Wednesday, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update...
May 13, 2026
Wedding photographer faces legal action over failures
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A wedding photographer that left a trail of heartbreak is now facing ongoing legal action from the state. Attorney General Jeff Jackson met with reporters to outline actions...
May 13, 2026
Caterpillar adding jobs in Sanford
SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) - Heavy machinery maker Caterpillar says it plans to add about 600 jobs at its Sanford facility. The company is looking to fill production roles across assembly, logistics and fab...
May 13, 2026
US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. Prices for food eaten at...
May 13, 2026
State history museum unveils fresh look as renovation continues
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With a major renovation continuing, the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh is also updating its logo. "The North Carolina Museum of History is one of the t...
May 13, 2026
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Prosecutors said they plan to retry disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh on murder charges in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son after ...
May 13, 2026