Category Archives: WPTF News
11 firefighters and 2 other people injured after North Carolina house fire and explosion
SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) - Eleven firefighters and two other people were injured in a house fire explosion in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, officials said. Salisbury Fire Chief Bob Parnell said f...
Associated Press Dec 16, 2025
NC State economist predicts record job growth in 2026
By WPTF Staff RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Economist Dr. Mike Walden says North Carolina is poised for record-breaking job growth and business development in 2026. Walden, a William Neal Reynolds distinguis...
Curtis Media Dec 16, 2025
Harrison Bertos scores in OT to help Washington beat N.C. State 3-2 and win first Men's College Cup
CARY, N.C. (AP) - Harrison Bertos scored 1:54 into overtime after Washington blew a two-goal lead in the second half, and the Huskies beat North Carolina State 3-2 to win the Men's College Cup at Firs...
Associated Press Dec 16, 2025
FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for older women who have gone through menopause
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a much-debated drug aimed at boosting female libido, saying the once-a-day pill can now be taken b...
Associated Press Dec 15, 2025
Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Gr...
Associated Press Dec 15, 2025
What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect
By PATRICK WHITTLE and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Police released new video of a potential suspect and renewed their search Monday for the shooter who killed two Brown Un...
Associated Press Dec 15, 2025
Son Nick arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and MIKE BALSAMO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Monday after deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele, a law enf...
Curtis Media Dec 15, 2025
Shough's clutch drive and Smyth's kick lift the Saints past the Panthers
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A rookie quarterback who made his first start in midseason and a kicker from Northern Ireland who made his NFL debut three games ago stunted the Car...
Curtis Media Dec 14, 2025
Svechnikov scores in shootout as Hurricanes beat Flyers 3-2 for 4th straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Sunday. William Carrier and Taylor Hall scored in regulation for the Hurri...
Curtis Media Dec 14, 2025
Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The final images of the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason pursuit were Patrick Mahomes getting helped to the locker room with what turned out to b...
Curtis Media Dec 14, 2025