Category Archives: WPTF News
Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted 'has no place in our game'
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sergio Garcia apologized Tuesday for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters when he tore up the turf after a bad drive on the second hole and then broke his ...
Associated Press Apr 14, 2026
RDU now has direct flights to Ireland
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WPTF) - A direct connection to the Triangle and Ireland is now a reality. The inaugural Aer Lingus flight between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Dublin, Ireland, launched ...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 14, 2026
Fallen NC officers recognized at Greensboro ceremony
GREENSBORO, N.C. (NCN News) - Those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the public are being recognized in Greensboro, Tuesday (April 14). The 41st annual North Carolina Peace Officers' Memoria...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 14, 2026
Raleigh police make arrest in parking lot shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - An arrest has been made in connection with a Tuesday (April 14) shooting incident on Creedmoor Road and Raleigh. 21-year-old Jalen Watson now faces charges including: assault wi...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 14, 2026
The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries. They're not the only perennial ...
Associated Press Apr 14, 2026
Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels. The program released a video sta...
Associated Press Apr 14, 2026
Flyers beat East top seed Hurricanes 3-2 in SO and secure their first playoff berth since 2020
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tyson Foerster scored the only goal in the shootout to send the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Eastern Conference top seed Carolina Hurri...
Associated Press Apr 14, 2026
Oil prices gives back much of their morning jump as US stocks climb on a still hopeful Wall Street
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rallied closer to their records Monday as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario because ...
Associated Press Apr 13, 2026
Lineworkers recognized for their work to keep the lights on
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News)-They are the men and women who work hard to make sure you have the electricity you need, and Monday (April 13) is being recognized as Lineworker Appreciation Day in North Caro...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 13, 2026
Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
By MEG KINNARD and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on ...
Associated Press Apr 13, 2026