Category Archives: WPTF News
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
Sentences issued in $12.7 million NC Medicaid fraud scheme
NEW BERN, N.C. (NCN News) - A federal judge has handed down more than 14 years in federal prison to participants in a $12.7 Million Medicaid fraud scheme that paid more than $1 Million in kickbacks to...
Mar 09, 2026
Governor Stein asks for "critical needs budget" of $1.4 billion
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As budget talks are languishing in the General Assembly -- and with the current spending plan more than nine months late -- Democratic Governor Josh Stein is asking the Rep...
Mar 09, 2026
The ACC Tournament arrives with the league poised to claim a hefty haul of March Madness bids again
EDITOR'S NOTE: WPTF will broadcast North Carolina's ACC Tournament quarterfinal game Thursday (3/12) at 9:30 p.m. Pregame coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. on WPTF and streaming at WPTF.com. By AARON BEARD...
Mar 09, 2026
Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
By MARC LEVY Associated Press One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games pleaded guilty Monday, according to the federal prosecuto...
Mar 09, 2026
Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Duke was chosen No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a record 150th time on Monday. The Blue Devils received 56 of 61 first-place votes from a ...
Mar 09, 2026
State warns against trash burning
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With spring on its way, environmental officials are warning that state law bans the open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials which provide a he...
Mar 09, 2026
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna's LA home and a woman is taken into custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots near the home of Grammy-Award winning performer Rihanna, according to police and news reports. No one was injur...
Mar 09, 2026
State audit: City manager in Rocky Mount's spending choices were "unaccountable" for years
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (NCN News) -- The former City Manager of Rocky Mount operated "unchecked" and went "unaccountable for years" resulting in millions of dollars overspent for the city creating signific...
Mar 09, 2026