Category Archives: WPTF News
Officer killed, another critically injured in Chicago hospital shooting, police say
CHICAGO (AP) - A police officer died and another was critically injured after a shooting at a Chicago hospital on Saturday, according to officials. The suspect, who was not publicly identified, was ta...
Associated Press Apr 25, 2026
Person drowned in Cary lake
CARY, N.C. (WPTF) - One person drowned in a Cary lake Saturday afternoon (April 25). Police responded around 2 p.m. to Macgregor Downs Lake off Saint Andrews Lane. Upon arrival, officers were able to ...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 25, 2026
Panthers go big in the NFL draft as they look to build on their NFC South title
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer870 words CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan focused on size in his third NFL draft. The Panthers used their first two picks on linemen w...
Associated Press Apr 25, 2026
Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes complete 4-game sweep of Senators
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa 4-2 to sweep the first-round series. Taylor Hall added a goal and an assi...
Associated Press Apr 25, 2026
Reports: Jim France to step down as NASCAR's chief executive officer, Steve O'Donnell promoted
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR majority owner Jim France is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by president Steve O'Donnell, according to multiple reports. France will remain as NASC...
Associated Press Apr 24, 2026
Senate proposal sparks local backlash over property, water control concerns
By LAURA GABEL and JOHN C. ROSE RALEIGH, N.C. (WIZS) - Local leaders are pushing back strongly in opposition to a particular portion of N.C. Senate Bill 214 which, if passed, would allow Franklin Coun...
Laura Gabel and John C. Rose Apr 24, 2026
Intel carries Wall Street toward another record, while oil prices yo-yo lower
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records Friday, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for wha...
Associated Press Apr 24, 2026
The NHL playoffs are nearing a record for penalty shots and it's still the first round
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer No game in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs has ever ended with a goal on a penalty shot in overtime and Carolina's Jordan Martinook was not eager to make history. He a...
Associated Press Apr 24, 2026
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the...
Associated Pres Apr 24, 2026
Drought continues to worsen across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With less than one inch of rain falling this month in many parts of North Carolina, drought conditions are continuing to worsen. Forty-seven counties are now experiencing ex...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 24, 2026