Category Archives: WPTF News
Raleigh police officer fired, faces assault charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A Raleigh Police officer is out of job and faces assault charges stemming from an off-duty domestic incident. According to information provided by the police, Ryan Greathouse wa...
Apr 18, 2026
Frederik Andersen's shutout leads Hurricanes past Senators in playoff series opener
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Rod Brind'Amour bet on Frederik Andersen's veteran experience as the Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL playoffs as the Eastern Conference's top se...
Apr 18, 2026 Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) watches the puck controlled by Ottawa Senators' Thomas Chabot (72) during the third period of an Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Former Duke QB Darian Mensah talks about his move to Miami, starting anew with the Hurricanes
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Darian Mensah played a big role in helping Miami make a run to the College Football Playoff national championship game last season. The Hurricanes' new quarterback is hoping ...
Apr 17, 2026 Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils warms up prior to the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies to a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record. The S&P 500 leaped 1.2% Frida...
Apr 17, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. All three major indexes surged at opening, with the Dow Jones leading the way, opening over 700 points after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” after the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
NC Native Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for such hits as "The Gambler," "On the Other Hand" and "Forever and Ever, Amen," died Thursday...
Apr 17, 2026 FILE - Kenny Rogers, left, presents the ASCAP Creative Achievement Award to songwriter Don Schlitz at the ASCAP Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Man faces charges in connection with marijuana infused edibles
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - A Siler City man now faces charges in connection with marijuana-infused edibles packaged to resemble well-known snack brands. An investigation by the Chatham County Sheriff's ...
Apr 17, 2026 (photo courtesy Chatham County Sheriff's Department)
Arrest made in Pittsboro human trafficking case
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Pittsboro police have announced an arrest following results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at an illegal massage parlor revelaed a week ago. I...
Apr 17, 2026 In a release Friday (April 17), police say The Johnston County Sheriff’s office has arrested 37 year old Chao Li, of Garner, for charges taken out by the Pittsboro Police Department. (photo courtesy Pittsboro Police)
Attorney General warns about online scams to separate you from your money
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - If it sounds - or appears --- too good to be true, it probably is. That's the message from State Attorney General Jeff Jackson as he warns North Carolinians of investment sc...
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB, ABBY SEWELL and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) - Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the Ame...
Apr 17, 2026 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 16: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks as he displays a map showing the United States Navy's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Caine spoke about the war between the United States and Israel against Iran as negotiations continue toward a longer-term agreement between the countries. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, BEN FINLEY and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran's ports to allow its forces around the worl...
Apr 16, 2026 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 16: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks as he displays a map showing the United States Navy's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Caine spoke about the war between the United States and Israel against Iran as negotiations continue toward a longer-term agreement between the countries. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)