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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels. In a social media post Friday, Trump said Iran announ...
Amid ongoing drought, Raleigh starting water restrictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh waters users, get ready for the first phase of restrictions due to the ongoing drought and related conditions. The restrictions which take effec...
Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies to a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record. The S&P 500 leaped 1.2% Friday after Iran said the S...
NC Native Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for "The Gambler," died Thursday at a Nashville hospital. He was 73. The cause of death was not immediately k...
Man faces charges in connection with marijuana infused edibles
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - A Siler City man now faces charges in connection with marijuana-infused edibles packaged to resemble well-known snack brands. An investigation by the ...
Arrest made in Pittsboro human trafficking case
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Pittsboro police have announced an arrest following results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at an illegal massage parl...
Attorney General warns about online scams to separate you from your money
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - If it sounds - or appears --- too good to be true, it probably is. That's the message from State Attorney General Jeff Jackson as he warns North Ca...
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US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran's ports. It is allowing its forces around the world to stop any ship tied to Tehran or those suspected of...
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"Dirt" Dessert
This nostalgic dessert is super easy to make--and fun to eat! Ingredients 1 package (14-16 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding...
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Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and the Car...
