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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
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
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
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...
Apr 17, 2026
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
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
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks Thursday to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performance during reentry. In the...
Apr 16, 2026
Amid ongoing drought, Raleigh starting water restrictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh waters users, get ready for the first phase of restrictions due to the ongoing drought and related conditions. The restrictions which take effect Monday (April 20) inclu...
Apr 16, 2026
Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out
By MICHAEL BIESECKER and NATHAN ELLGREN Associated Press ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) - Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was facing a court-ordered deadline to move out of his family's home before polic...
Apr 16, 2026
U.S. Navy to add jobs at Kinston Transpark
KINSTON, N.C. (NCN News) - The U.S. Navy is coming to Kinston's Global Trans Park, in a deal that could lead to 400 jobs. The TransPark and the Navy have signed a 10-year agreement that will bring mor...
Apr 16, 2026