Category Archives: WPTF News
Former UNC-CH Chancellor takes school leadership post in SC
CLEMSON, S.C. (NCN News) - A former UNC-Chancellor is returning to the Carolinas. Clemson University announced Wednesday (May 27) that Kevin Guskiewicz will take over as the next president of the scho...
May 27, 2026
Governor makes order on prediction markets
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- With the proliferation of "prediction markets," where people can bet on the outcome on a wide range of events, not just sports--Governor Josh Stein has signed an executive ...
May 27, 2026
Lee County School Board member dies in house fire
SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) - A Lee County school board member was found dead following a fire at his home in Sanford early Wednesday morning (May 27). According to a post on Facebook, at approximately 2:35 ...
May 27, 2026
Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes,' insists that midterm elections won't impact his war strategy
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that Iran's "negotiating on fumes" and insisted November's midterm elections won't factor in shaping hi...
May 27, 2026
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional l...
May 27, 2026
UNC-Wilmington women's basketball coach says she's fortunate to be alive after nearly drowning
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - UNC Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods says she's lucky to be alive after being caught in a rip current while trying to rescue her 8-year-old nephew during a fami...
May 27, 2026
Felony charges filed in Apex dog attack death
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Chatham County Sheriff's Office has filed an additional charge in connection with the May 19 death investigation on Alston Road near Apex. After consultation with the Nor...
May 27, 2026
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an ...
May 27, 2026
Before the Bell: World shares are mostly higher, tracking Wall Street's fresh records, and oil prices fall
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Shares were mostly higher in Europe and Asia on Wednesday and oil prices fell after the U.S. stock market rose to more records. In early European trading, Germa...
May 27, 2026
Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) - Brayden McNabb hit Mark Stone in stride with a lob pass in the first period for a highlight reel of a play, but it was the gritty work of the Golden ...
May 27, 2026