Category Archives: WPTF News
Fort Liberty soldier in mother’s custody after being accused of lying about ties to insurrectionist group
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina-based soldier accused of lying to military authorities about his ties with a group that advocated overthrowing the U.S. government can live at his paren...
Aug 22, 2024
RDU breaks passenger traffic records for 2nd straight month
Crystal Lorbacher on RDU Airport's record-breaking summer trafficRALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh Durham International Airport set new passenger traffic records in June and July and welcomed more travel...
Aug 22, 2024
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats
By SELLO MOTSETA Associated PressGABORONE, Botswana (AP) - The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the f...
Aug 22, 2024
Seahawks trade former starting CB Michael Jackson to Panthers for rookie LB Michael Barrett
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks traded one-time starting cornerback Michael Jackson to the Carolina Panthers on Thursday in exchange for rookie linebacker Michael Barrett.Jackson, 27, was a ...
Aug 22, 2024
Panthers coach Dave Canales says Bryce Young, starters to play in preseason finale at Buffalo
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryce Young and the majority of the Carolina Panthers’ starters will see their first preseason action on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills i...
Aug 22, 2024
New transfer guides aim to help community college students pursue four-year degrees
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – North Carolina higher education leaders have unveiled new transfer guides designed to make it easier than ever to transition to one of the state's 16 public universities.T...
Aug 20, 2024
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