Category Archives: WPTF News
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Oct 06, 2023
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