Category Archives: WPTF News
Eight children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
By The Associated Press A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more th...
Associated Press Apr 19, 2026
Man faces murder charges in Raleigh shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A man in is custody in connection with a Saturday (April 18) shooting death in Raleigh. Police officers responded around 8 p.m. to a reported shooting at an apartment complex on...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 19, 2026
Police release more info about Friday Triangle Town Center Shooting, fight on Saturday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - There was another incident at Raleigh's Triangle Town Center Saturday (April 18), about 24 hours after a shooting Friday afternoon. The Saturday incident involved a fight in the...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 18, 2026
Raleigh police officer fired, faces assault charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A Raleigh Police officer is out of job and faces assault charges stemming from an off-duty domestic incident. According to information provided by the police, Ryan Greathouse wa...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 18, 2026
Frederik Andersen's shutout leads Hurricanes past Senators in playoff series opener
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Rod Brind'Amour bet on Frederik Andersen's veteran experience as the Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL playoffs as the Eastern Conference's top se...
Associated Press Apr 18, 2026
Former Duke QB Darian Mensah talks about his move to Miami, starting anew with the Hurricanes
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Darian Mensah played a big role in helping Miami make a run to the College Football Playoff national championship game last season. The Hurricanes' new quarterback is hoping ...
Associated Press Apr 17, 2026
Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies to a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record. The S&P 500 leaped 1.2% Frida...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 17, 2026
NC Native Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for such hits as "The Gambler," "On the Other Hand" and "Forever and Ever, Amen," died Thursday...
Associated Press Apr 17, 2026
Man faces charges in connection with marijuana infused edibles
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - A Siler City man now faces charges in connection with marijuana-infused edibles packaged to resemble well-known snack brands. An investigation by the Chatham County Sheriff's ...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 17, 2026
Arrest made in Pittsboro human trafficking case
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Pittsboro police have announced an arrest following results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at an illegal massage parlor revelaed a week ago. I...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 17, 2026