Category Archives: WPTF News
'Ship of Gold' treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain unaccounted for
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press A former deep-sea treasure hunter who made one of the greatest shipwreck discoveries in American history and spent the past decade in prison after refusing to disclose ...
Mar 10, 2026
Two NC cities rank high for seasonal allergies
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCN News) - As it will soon be time for lots of a yellow dust and sneezing, two North Carolina cities rank among the top 20 "most challenging" cities for seasonal allergies. The Alle...
Mar 10, 2026
Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
By MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today's youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school...
Mar 10, 2026
No. 1 Duke loses Caleb Foster to broken foot, won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for ACC tourney
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Top-ranked Duke has lost starting point guard Caleb Foster to a broken right foot that will keep him out for an extended period, while starting big man Patrick Ngon...
Mar 10, 2026
Governor, legislative leaders form education blue ribbon commission
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - As partisan debates continue over teacher pay and other school funding issues, Democratic Governor Josh Stein, Republican Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, and GOP Speak...
Mar 10, 2026
Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
By JON GAMBRELL, WILL WEISSERT and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left op...
Mar 09, 2026
Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd agree to deals with Panthers, AP sources say
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and the Carolina Panthers have agreed on a four-year, $120 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Pr...
Mar 09, 2026
Durham Police seek stabbing suspect
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Durham Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the American Tobacco Trail near the intersection of Fayetteville Street and Pilot Street Monday (...
Mar 09, 2026
Meyer exits legislature, joins NC Justice Center
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A state lawmaker is resigning his seat to take over a statewide advocacy organization. State Sen. Graig Meyer is resigning from his position as a Democrat representing parts of ...
Mar 09, 2026
Stocks weaken worldwide after oil spikes to nearly $120 per barrel, though Wall Street trims losses
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran ...
Mar 09, 2026