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Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene

WPTF StaffApr 22, 2025
Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Researchers from Duke University are conducting a study on fungal growth following Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The research involves collaboration between the Duke University School of Medicine, Pratt…

Statewide tributes pour in as North Carolinians mourn Pope Francis

WPTF StaffApr 21, 2025
Statewide tributes pour in as North Carolinians mourn Pope Francis

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Leaders across North Carolina are reacting to the news that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning. Many are reflecting on…

Teeing off for a cause: NCFC raises over $45k at 20th annual golf tournament to support youth soccer

WPTF StaffApr 18, 2025
Teeing off for a cause: NCFC raises over $45k at 20th annual golf tournament to support youth soccer

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The North Carolina Football Club (NCFC) announced the group’s annual golf tournament generated more than $45,000 to expand opportunities for youth soccer. NCFC spokesperson Katherine Eberhardt says the tournament offered people…

North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts

North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what the new Democratic governor requested and doubles…

Raj Mehta Day of Good returns for 5th year, encouraging kindness across NC

WPTF StaffApr 16, 2025
Raj Mehta Day of Good returns for 5th year, encouraging kindness across NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – April 15 may be known as Tax Day, but for many in the Triangle and beyond-it has become a day dedicated to kindness, connection and community. The Raj Mehta Day of…

“Sober Operative Act” aims to cut drunk driving with tougher laws and lower BAC limits

WPTF StaffApr 15, 2025
“Sober Operative Act” aims to cut drunk driving with tougher laws and lower BAC limits

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A bill in the legislature seeks to crack down on drunk driving — in an effort to make driving safer. At a Legislative Building press conference, Ellen Pitt with the Western…