Category Archives: WPTF News
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Though patients don't rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative il...
Jul 02, 2025
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Sean "Diddy" Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and ra...
Jul 02, 2025
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes bill repealing interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for pow...
Jul 02, 2025
Dallas Mavericks sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract. The team didn't disclose details in announcing the deal Wednesday. The total valu...
Jul 02, 2025
US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday to hit another all-time high. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and set a record for the third time in four days. The Dow...
Jul 02, 2025
Raleigh's Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - If good eats and live tunes are your Fourth of July vibe, head to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh this Friday-its Food Truck Rodeo is rolling in from 4 to 9 p.m. Monica Wood...
Jul 02, 2025
Durham's Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - It wouldn't be the Fourth in Durham without the Festival for the Eno-now in its 46th year, the riverside celebration kicks off Friday with live music, food, crafts, and summerti...
Jul 02, 2025
K'Andre Miller is eager for his new start after trade from New York Rangers to Carolina Hurricanes
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer K'Andre Miller kept his phone off and avoided social media in recent weeks with his future uncertain after five seasons with the New York Rangers. Now, he's eager to ju...
Jul 02, 2025
Inmate fatally shoots North Carolina officer before being caught in stolen vehicle, sheriff says
MURPHY, N.C. (AP) - A federal inmate escaped from custody at a medical clinic in western North Carolina and fatally shot a detention officer with his own gun Monday, then fled in a stolen vehicle befo...
Jun 30, 2025
Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh wins the Honda Cup, given to top female college athlete
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh won the Honda Cup, given annually to the country's top female college athlete, on Monday night. She's the ninth swimme...
Jun 30, 2025