Category Archives: WPTF News
Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks sank on Wall Street Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran. The S&...
Mar 05, 2026
No. 17 UNC's Caleb Wilson still not cleared for 5-on-5 practice work in recovery from hand injury
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Star freshman Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work for No. 17 North Carolina ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke but has yet to be ...
Mar 05, 2026
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism ove...
Mar 05, 2026
Cary Police seek burglary suspect
CARY, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Cary Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in two burglary cases in the Stone Creek Village neighborhood. On Monday February 2...
Mar 05, 2026
North Carolina AG joins tariff lawsuit
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF/AP) -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is among a group of Democratic Attorneys General challenging President Donald Trump's new global tariffs in court. On Thursday, ...
Mar 05, 2026
High Point University Survey: let's stop changing time
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WPTF) - This weekend, we move clocks back one hour and return to daylight saving time, but respondents to a new poll say they want time to stay the same. In a recent High Point Unive...
Mar 05, 2026
State Board of Elections member resigns amid contribution questions
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Only days after this year's primaries, a change is taking place on the State Board of Elections. State Auditor Dave Boliek has announced that Angela Hawkins will replace Bob Ruc...
Mar 05, 2026
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING, ELENA BECATOROS and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries aroun...
Mar 05, 2026
US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign that layoffs remain at historically low levels. U.S. filings for joble...
Mar 05, 2026
NC protestor, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A protester and three U.S. Capitol Police officers were treated for injuries in a Senate office building on Wednesday after the protester resi...
Mar 05, 2026