Category Archives: WPTF News
The Latest: Trump attends G7 summit amid his trade war with US allies
By The Associated Press President Donald Trump has arrived for the G7, or Group of Seven, summit in Canada, a country he's suggested should be annexed, as he wages a trade war with America's longstand...
Jun 16, 2025
Israel strikes state-run Iranian TV during live broadcast after Iranian missiles kill 8 in Israel
By AMI BENTOV and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel struck Iran's state-run television station Monday during a live broadcast, forcing a reporter to run off camera followi...
Jun 16, 2025
Salvation Army of Raleigh provides year-round support beyond the holidays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The Salvation Army of Raleigh is well known during the Christmas season, but its support for the community extends far beyond the holidays. From helping families in crisis to of...
May 12, 2025
From country stars to radio pioneers: 2025 NC Music Hall of Fame class revealed
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees, a group that reflects the state's wide-ranging contributions to music. The induction ceremony is...
May 11, 2025
Wendell's Shoebox Barn Nursery celebrates moms with flowers and more
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - With Mother's Day approaching this Sunday, many people are searching for local ways to celebrate. Shoebox Barn Nursery in Wendell is hosting its first-ever pop-up event this wee...
May 11, 2025
Dog flu on the rise: Raleigh Vet shares what pet owners should know
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - While flu season for humans is tapering off, veterinarians say dog owners should be on alert-canine influenza season is just beginning. According to the American Veterinary Medi...
May 11, 2025
Book signing and historic pottery exhibit coming to Johnston County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A unique piece of North Carolina history will be on display this month at the Johnston County Heritage Center and Museum. On Saturday, May 17, the museum will host a special one...
May 10, 2025
An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press PALMER, Alaska (AP) - It is one of Alaska's favorite Mother's Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age. All moms get ...
May 10, 2025
Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov pounced on a loose faceoff puck for his sixth postseason goal while Frederik Andersen had 21 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes bea...
May 10, 2025
Hurricanes return home for Game 3 matchup with Capitals after splitting two road games
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes dominated play for one road game then spent significant stretches of the next controlling the flow of action. It was a ...
May 09, 2025