Category Archives: WPTF News
State league director retiring in October
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (NCN News) - The longtime leader of the state's high school athletics sanctioning body will retire later this year. Que Tucker has announced she will retire as Commissioner of the No...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 23, 2026
2 pilots killed when jet collides with fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - An Air Canada jet carrying more than 70 passengers collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late ...
Associated Press Mar 23, 2026
Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A cautious relief swept through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end t...
Associated Press Mar 23, 2026
People 'bathe' in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she t...
Associated Press Mar 23, 2026
NC Best holds education lab
CARY, N.C. (NCN News) - Teachers, principals, policy experts and education advocated gathered Monday (March 23) at BEST NC's annual North Carolina Education Innovation Lab to discuss ways to improve e...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 23, 2026
In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) - Purdue was struggling to put away Miami in the second half of their second-round NCAA Tournament game on Sunday when Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer ...
Associated Press Mar 23, 2026
Johnston County town thwarts cyber attack
CLAYTON, N.C. (WPTF) - One Johnston County town is dealing with possible cyber crimes impacting its operations. The Town of Clayton is investigating what it called "suspicious network activity affecti...
Bruce Ferrell Mar 23, 2026
Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A malfunctioning battery, a cool suit that got very hot and a big deficit to the leader with less than 50 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway. The "Track Too Tough To Tame" te...
Associated Press Mar 22, 2026
Thomas' 17 points propel No. 3 Duke past No. 6 Baylor 69-46 in 2nd round of women's March Madness
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Delaney Thomas had 17 points and Toby Fournier scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half, helping No. 3 Duke beat No. 6 Baylor 69-46 on Sunday i...
Associated Press Mar 22, 2026
Hurricanes score 3 time on the power play in a 5-1 win over the Penguins
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) - Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Sunday. ...
Associated Press Mar 22, 2026