Category Archives: WPTF News
Panthers QB Bryce Young says he’s ‘comfortable’ in new offense even if he doesn’t play in preseason
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers quarterback Bryce Young isn't concerned if he doesn't take a snap in the preseason.The No. 1 overall pick in 2023 is coming off a rookie s...
Aug 20, 2024
Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning ‘time is of the essence’
By JULIA FRANKEL and MATTHEW LEE Associated PressJERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began without securing a cease-f...
Aug 20, 2024
Fort Liberty soldier indicted for lying about association with group advocating government overthrow
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An active-duty soldier based in North Carolina has been indicted on charges of having lied to military authorities about his association with a group that advocated overthrowing t...
Aug 20, 2024
A woman accused of aiding an escaped prisoner appears in a North Carolina court
ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. (AP) - A woman charged with helping a prisoner evade police in North Carolina after he escaped from a transport van appeared in court on Monday.Jacobia Crisp was charged with aidin...
Aug 19, 2024
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summe...
Aug 19, 2024
George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress
By PHILIP MARCELO and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressCENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - George Santos, who spun lies about his life into an 11-month stint in Congress, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud an...
Aug 19, 2024
NASCAR returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem for 1st time since 1971
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Bowman Gray Stadium will host a NASCAR race for the first time in more than a half-century, opening next season with an exhibition race on a site with a rich history in auto...
Aug 18, 2024
Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins says toll roads like 540 gaining acceptance in NC
By ANTHONY DEHART WPTF NewsRALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – State Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins was the guest on this week’s edition of Carolina Newsmakers with Don Curtis.Hopkins said toll ...
Aug 18, 2024
Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race, pulling away from the pack in overtime at Michigan
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports WriterBROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Justin Allgaier raced to his second Xfinity Series victory of the year and 25th overall, pulling away from the pack in an overtime finish on Saturd...
Aug 17, 2024
Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) - A prisoner serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport van earlier this week was captured Friday at a North Carolina hotel, authorities said.Ramone Alston, ...
Aug 14, 2024