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Small plane makes emergency landing on highway, then is hit by a vehicle

Small plane makes emergency landing on highway, then is hit by a vehicle

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A small plane that had made an emergency landing on a highway near a North Carolina airport was hit by a vehicle, injuring one of the aircraft’s occupants, authorities said. The…

Eric Trump discusses his father’s presidential campaign, endorses Robinson for governor

WPTF StaffAug 29, 2024
Eric Trump discusses his father’s presidential campaign, endorses Robinson for governor

Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump | RSS.com RALEIGH (WPTF) — Eric Trump, the son of former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, downplayed recent indictments filed by special prosecutor Jack Smith.…

Dix Park launches statewide call for new artist residency

WPTF StaffAug 28, 2024
Dix Park launches statewide call for new artist residency

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — The Dix Park Conservancy, in collaboration with Raleigh Arts and supported by the Carlyle Adams Foundation, has launched an open call for its inaugural Artist in Residence program. This new initiative aims…

New Wake County Superintendent discusses return to school for traditional calendar students

WPTF StaffAug 27, 2024
New Wake County Superintendent discusses return to school for traditional calendar students

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Wake County Schools, North Carolina’s largest public school system, welcomed back traditional calendar students Tuesday, officially kicking off the 2024-25 school year. Wake County Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor shared that while the…

Mother of star high school QB sues state over NIL restrictions

Mother of star high school QB sues state over NIL restrictions

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mother of a touted high school football player who has committed to play in college at Tennessee is suing the state of North Carolina over its restrictions for public-school athletes…

Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins says toll roads like 540 gaining acceptance in NC

Anthony DeHartAug 18, 2024
Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins says toll roads like 540 gaining acceptance in NC

By ANTHONY DEHART WPTF News RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – State Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins was the guest on this week’s edition of Carolina Newsmakers with Don Curtis. Hopkins said toll roads, once a controversial idea,…