Category Archives: WPTF News
North Carolina food banks see funding increase in new state budget
By Zamone Perez RALEIGH, N.C. (PNS) -- North Carolina food banks are set to receive more funding from the new state budget. which took more than a year for policymakers to adopt. The budget, recently ...
Public News Service Jul 26, 2026
US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
By SAMY MAGDY and CARA ANNA Associated Press CAIRO (AP) - The United States paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to brin...
Associated Press Jul 26, 2026
Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and ED WHITE Associated Press WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) - Canada on Friday celebrated the completion of a new bridge to the U.S. over the Detroit River, cutting a ceremonial ribbon on ...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden
One of the most anticipated nonconference matchups of the upcoming NCAA basketball season between Duke and reigning national champion Michigan has been called off because of broadcast rights issues. D...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street Friday as oil prices slipped for the first time in a week. Every major index lost ground overall ...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most like...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA's all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
Raleigh police make another arrest in July 4th incidents
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police have made another arrest in connection with a series on incidents over the Independence Weekend. On July 17, 2026, detectives with the Raleigh Police Department o...
Bruce Ferrell Jul 24, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: Wall Street inches higher as markets absorb war, tariffs, high energy costs and AI anxiety
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT AP Business Writers U.S. markets ticked modestly higher in premarket trading and oil prices retreated for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Midd...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026