Category Archives: WPTF News
Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEO
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation's largest public utility on Monday promoted one of its top executives to CEO, putting Don Moul in charge of the Tennessee Valley...
Mar 31, 2025
First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina
By JEFFREY COLLINS and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press When Nicole Taylor and her family moved to their new home in the South Carolina mountains six months ago, the gorgeous view of Table Rock Moun...
Mar 27, 2025
Chief lawyer's position at alma mater prompted Newton's departure from North Carolina Senate
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - A leader among the North Carolina Senate Republicans who resigned this week from the General Assembly is the next chief attorney for the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
Mar 27, 2025
3D printed and factory-built homes could help tackle housing crisis
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) - As Americans struggle under backbreaking rental prices, builders are turning to innovative ways to churn out more housing, from 3D pri...
Mar 26, 2025
More evacuations as wildfires burn in the Carolinas. Forecasts aren't encouraging for firefighters
More people have been asked to leave their homes in the North Carolina and South Carolina mountains as wildfires spread and the forecast for the rest of the week is not encouraging - dry and windy. A ...
Mar 26, 2025
North Carolina government makes big tax revenues quickly from first year of sports betting
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina government cashed in early when it came to reaping fiscal benefits from authorized sports wagering in the ninth-largest state....
Mar 26, 2025
North Carolina Senate majority leader to resign from chamber
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A top lieutenant to North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger announced on Tuesday his resignation from his Senate seat, creating a leadership vacancy as the Senate enters a more i...
Mar 25, 2025
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles (129 kilometers) west of...
Mar 25, 2025
Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As congressional lawmakers scramble to respond to President Donald Trump's slashing of the federal government, one group is already taking a front ...
Mar 24, 2025
Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
By TARA COPP, AAMER MADHANI and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans for upcomin...
Mar 24, 2025