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Major sewer spill near Brier Creek: What we know
The ongoing cleanup of more than 1.1 million gallons of untreated wastewater in the Brier Creek area of Raleigh could take several days. This from Raleigh water officials.

Man faces assault charges against juveniles
The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man in connection with sexual assault against juvenile victims.

Lawmakers, advocates push for stricter drunk driving enforcement
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - If you drink and drive, you should have to bear the cost -- and that includes having a breathalyser in place to start your car. That was the message...

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught ...

The Closing Bell: Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records Wednesday, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following an...

Wedding photographer faces legal action over failures
A wedding photographer that left a trail of heartbreak is now facing ongoing legal action from the state.

Caterpillar adding jobs in Sanford
SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) - Heavy machinery maker Caterpillar says it plans to add about 600 jobs at its Sanford facility. The company is looking to fill production roles across as...

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why....
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Veggie Burgers
A simple, tasty veggie burger recipe you can make at home. Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed ½ cup breadcrumbs (or oats for gluten-free) &frac...
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Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...








