Category Archives: WPTF News
Raleigh man sentenced to more than four years for $1 million identity theft scheme
RALEIGH, N.C.- A Raleigh man has been sentenced to more than four years for conspiracy and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Basilio Rafael Garcia, a resident of ...
Oct 06, 2023
2 people arrested after tip leads to drug bust in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.- Fayetteville police say a Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of two suspects using a residence to sell and distribute drugs. On Sept. 26, detectives with the Fayetteville police ...
Oct 06, 2023
Wake County Animal Center to close temporarily due to dog influenza outbreak
RALEIGH, N.C.- The Wake County Animal Center will be closing its doors temporarily in response to a recent canine influenza outbreak that led to the deaths of two dogs in their care. In a statement, t...
Oct 06, 2023
WPTF MORNING SHOW: 10/04/2023
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....
Oct 04, 2023
New provision separates insurance commissioners job from state fire marshal responsibilities
RALEIGH, N.C.- A new provision in the state budget will strip the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner of his role as State Fire Marshal. Commissioner Mike Causey says he was unhappy learning about t...
Oct 04, 2023
Woman killed in fatal traffic crash in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – A woman has died after a crash in Fayetteville that occurred Tuesday evening. On Tuesday at 7:09 p.m., officers responded to reports of a vehicular crash. According to polic...
Oct 04, 2023
WPTF MORNING SHOW: 10/03/2023
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...
Oct 03, 2023
Winning $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Zebulon; Powerball Jackpot passes $1 billion
There may not have been a Powerball jackpot winner, but a lucky ticket purchased in Zebulon, North Carolina won $2 million in Saturday's drawing.Purchased as a $3 Power Play ticket at Murphy Express o...
Oct 02, 2023
WPTF MORNING SHOW: 10/02/2023
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...
Oct 02, 2023
Durham Police investigating Monday morning fatal shooting
DURHAM, N.C.- The Durham Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Worth Street Monday morning.In a statement, Durham police say officers responded to a report of a gunshot ...
Oct 02, 2023