Category Archives: WPTF News
Long-serving Democrat Jim Clyburn of South Carolina will run for an 18th term in Congress
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the dean of South Carolina's Democrats, said Thursday that he will run for an 18th House term, a move that could position h...
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Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and NATALIE MELZER Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that the leverage of closing the Str...
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US stocks fall after worries about Iran war briefly send oil back above $100 per barrel
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are falling after worries about the war with Iran, with no clear end in sight, briefly sent the price of oil back abov...
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In rural America, a teacher pipeline from abroad starts to dry up
By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press Like many school systems facing teacher shortages, South Carolina's Allendale County has looked overseas for help. A quarter of the teachers in the rural, high-povert...
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Missing California girl found safe in Washington County
PLYMOUTH, N.C. (NCN News) - A California girl, now 11 years old, missing for six years has been found safe in Washington County, N.C. According to a press release posted on social media by the Washing...
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Panthers agree to terms with John Metchie, giving them more speed at wide receiver
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers added a familiar face in the passing game for quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers announced on Wednesday they've agreed to...
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Colts, QB Daniel Jones agree to 2-year deal worth up to $100 million, AP source says35
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Quarterback Daniel Jones plans to stay with the Indianapolis Colts for at least two more years. The two sides agreed to a new contract, a deal tha...
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Video appears to show New York City bomb suspect buying fuse at a fireworks store
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Newly released surveillance video appears to show a man buying a fuse at a fireworks store days before authorities say he and a...
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Quadir Copeland scores 24 and NC State beats 15th-seeded Pittsburgh 98-88 in the ACC Tournament
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Quadir Copeland had 24 points and eight assists, Ven-Allen Lubin added 18 points and No. 7 seed N.C. State beat 15th-seeded Pittsburgh 98-88 on Wednesday in the second round of ...
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Trooper killed in Durham crash remembered at Cary funeral
CARY, N.C. (WPTF) - The Triangle community honored the life and legacy of fallen Trooper Steven J. Perry on Wednesday, March 11th, at The Shepherd's Church in Cary. Col. Freddy Johnson Jr., State High...
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