Category Archives: WPTF News
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught moment ...
Associated Press May 13, 2026
The Closing Bell: Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records Wednesday, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update...
Associated Press May 13, 2026
Wedding photographer faces legal action over failures
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A wedding photographer that left a trail of heartbreak is now facing ongoing legal action from the state. Attorney General Jeff Jackson met with reporters to outline actions...
Bruce Ferrell May 13, 2026
Caterpillar adding jobs in Sanford
SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) - Heavy machinery maker Caterpillar says it plans to add about 600 jobs at its Sanford facility. The company is looking to fill production roles across assembly, logistics and fab...
Bruce Ferrell May 13, 2026
US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. Prices for food eaten at...
Associated Press May 13, 2026
State history museum unveils fresh look as renovation continues
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With a major renovation continuing, the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh is also updating its logo. "The North Carolina Museum of History is one of the t...
Bruce Ferrell May 13, 2026
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Prosecutors said they plan to retry disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh on murder charges in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son after ...
Associated Press May 13, 2026
Two charged in Bath and Body Works thefts
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- Two women are in custody in connection with stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from Bath and Body Works stores in the Triangle According to a release, investig...
Bruce Ferrell May 13, 2026
Before the bell: Wall Street mixed early and oil prices steady as Trump arrives in China to meet with Xi
By YURI KAGEYAMA and MATT OTT AP Business Writers Wall Street was mixed in premarket trading Wednesday as oil prices steadied and the technology sector appeared ready to bounce back from widespread lo...
Associated Press May 13, 2026
Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street's record-setting run Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% from its all-time high set the day before. The...
Associated Press May 12, 2026