Triangle/Local
Travel delays expected afternoons on I-40 near Garner
GARNER, N.C. (WPTF) - Get ready for some delays on Interstate 40 starting Wednesday (March 11) near the Wake-Johnston County line. For the next roughly two weeks, there will be slow rolling roadblocks starting around 2:30 p.m. Pilot vehicles will be directing traffic through all eastbound lanes of I-40 just past the U....
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Man charged in April Durham stabbing
Durham police have made an arrest in connection with an April stabbing on the American Tobacco Trail.
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Road closures in Raleigh this weekend: what you need to know
There's a area of Raleigh you will may want to avoid this weekend due to construction.
Durham drivers are bracing for daily closures on Interstate 85 starting Sunday
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Broughton High teacher faces assault charges against juveniles
The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man in connection with sexual assault against juvenile victims.
Wedding photographer faces legal action over failures
A wedding photographer that left a trail of heartbreak is now facing ongoing legal action from the state.
State/Regional
And they're off: record holiday travel predicted despite spiking gas prices
If you're planning a Memorial Day holiday trip, you're not alone. Despite higher gas prices, a record number of travelers are planning to get on the road or hop on a flight.
Search continues for man missing on Roanoke Rapids Lake
The search for a missing kayaker continued Sunday (May 17) on Roanoke Rapids Lake.
Sign of hope: Lake Lure reopens after almost two years as storm recovery continues
In another sign of Western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene's wrath, Lake Lure was reopened to visitors.
Carver to lead community colleges again
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As they continue to search for a permanent replacement, the State Board of Community Colleges have named an interim president. The board has chosen Bill Carver to serve as the system's interim president, effective July 1. The former Nash Community College president has served in the interim...
Farm family fun: Got To Be NC Festival this weekend in Raleigh (AUDIO)
The Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh May 15-17, bringing a full weekend of free family friendly fun and a celebration of North Carolina's rich agricultural heritage.
World/National
Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at a military base in Idaho.
By REBECCA BOONE and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) - All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic A...
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Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally
Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally Sunday billed as a "rededication of our country as One Nation under God."
Drone strike sparks fire on the edge of the UAE's nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran truce
By JON GAMBRELL and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the Iran cea...
USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture
The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned home to Virginia. The world's largest aircraft carrier is back in port at Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-month deployment. That's the longest since the Vietnam War.
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump finished his own state visit to China.
Entertainment
Blake Shelton Remembers Country Legend Don Schlitz with Emotional ACM Awards Performance
Blake Shelton used his ACM Awards performance to honor Don Schlitz, the songwriter behind The Gambler, following Schlitz's death in April at age 73. T...
Ella Langley Honors Women in Country Music After Landmark Female Artist of the Year Win
Ella Langley took one of the night's top honors at the 2026 ACM Awards, where the Academy of Country Music named her Female Artist of the Year during ...
Megan Moroney Skips 2026 ACM Awards for Maid of Honor Duties
Megan Moroney had a good reason for missing one of country music's biggest nights. In a message shared ahead of the 2026 ACM Awards, the singer explai...
Kylie Minogue Eyeballs 40th Anniversary Pop Tour
Kylie Minogue may be looking toward a major celebration of her pop career in 2027, the year that would mark 40 years since her breakthrough in music. ...
Lainey Wilson Marries Devlin 'Duck' Hodges in Breathtaking Tennessee Ceremony
Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges are married after a May 10 ceremony at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee. The couple shared wedding details aft...
Sports
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) - Aaron Rai has become the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship. Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until he turned to golf, was three shots behind and approaching the turn at Aronimink Golf Club when he delivered a performance worthy of a m...
Denny Hamlin beats teammate Chase Briscoe at Dover for 2nd NASCAR All-Star Race win
Denny Hamlin is your winner of the first Nascar All-Star Race at the Dover Monster Mile.
Conor McGregor to make long-awaited UFC return in July fight against Max Holloway
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Conor McGregor is returning the octagon. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday McGregor will return for a rematch against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main on July 11 in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old Irishman has not fought since breaking his leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021 and has faced a...
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer LAUREL, Md. (AP) - Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 h...
Hurricanes sign forward Mark Jankowski to 2-year extension through 2027-28 season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Mark Jankowski to a two-year extension with an average annual value of $1.85 million through the 2027-28 season. The Hurricanes announced the deal Monday. That came two days after they became the first team to sweep through the first two rounds of the NHL...