Category Archives: WPTF News

Benefit to raise funds for SuperKids Foundation to be hosted in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C.-The SuperKids Foundation will be hosting its 27th annual Super Kids Benefit to raise money for their scholarship program. Established in 1989 by Rufus Edmisten, the SuperKids Foundation ...
Curtis Media Oct 25, 2023

WPTF MORNING SHOW 10/25/2023: Rob Eats a Ghost Pepper!
If you missed Wednesday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app....
Curtis Media Oct 25, 2023

Man arrested in connection to shooting of 15-year-old in downtown Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C.-A suspect as been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 15-year-old boy that caused a lockdown at Moore Square Middle School Monday afternoon. Raleigh police responded a shooting i...
Curtis Media Oct 24, 2023

WPTF MORNING SHOW: 10/24/2023
If you missed Tuesday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app. T...
Curtis Media Oct 24, 2023

Two people arrested in connection to September murder of a Durham man
DURHAM, N.C.- Durham Police arrested and charged two people in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Taqon Jayshon Blake.On Sept. 27 at 3:44 p.m., police responded to a report of a gunshot wound i...
Curtis Media Oct 24, 2023

More than 900,000 people attend this year’s N.C. State Fair
RALEIGH, N.C.- The 2023 N.C. State Fair finished its 11-day run with a strong final weekend that totaled attendance to 926,425.Fair manager Kent Yelverton says the ending of this year’s fair is ...
Curtis Media Oct 24, 2023

Armed suspect shot at police causing standoff in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.- An armed suspect is in custody after a standoff that lasted an hour early Tuesday morning, police say. At 1:35 a.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to t...
Curtis Media Oct 10, 2023
New interactive digital kiosks are coming to downtown Raleigh
RALEIGH N.C.- Interactive digital kiosks are coming to Downtown Raleigh this fall. According to the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, the kiosks are “designed to help residents and visitors explore the...
Curtis Media Oct 09, 2023

WPTF MORNING SHOW: 10/09/2023
If you missed Monday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app. Th...
Curtis Media Oct 09, 2023

WPTF MORNING SHOW: 10/06/2023
If you missed Thursday and Friday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the...
Curtis Media Oct 06, 2023
