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Ex-Granville County sheriff’s convictions over falsifying training records overturned

Ex-Granville County sheriff’s convictions over falsifying training records overturned

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court on Tuesday overturned a former county sheriff’s fraud and obstruction convictions, declaring allegations related to falsifying his firearms training requirements…

Wake County public libraries offer free online tutoring

WPTF StaffSep 16, 2024
Wake County public libraries offer free online tutoring

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) has partnered with Tutor.com to offer free, on-demand online tutoring for all library cardholders. This new service provides students, parents, and adult learners with help across…

BugFest infests downtown Raleigh

Anthony DeHartSep 14, 2024
BugFest infests downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosted its annual BugFest in downtown Raleigh on Saturday. The event featured exhibits, hands-on activities, and education on the world of insects. This year’s…

Carolina Hurricanes home arena to be renamed “Lenovo Center” in new naming rights deal

WPTF StaffSep 12, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes home arena to be renamed “Lenovo Center” in new naming rights deal

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The Carolina Hurricanes’ home arena will soon have a new name, following a 10-year agreement between Lenovo and Hurricanes Holdings, LLC. The arena will be renamed “Lenovo Center,” a change that…

Wake County to celebrate 6th annual Community Day on Saturday

WPTF StaffSep 11, 2024
Wake County to celebrate 6th annual Community Day on Saturday

RALEIGH (WPTF) – Wake County residents are invited to participate in the sixth annual Community Day on Saturday. County officials say the event is designed to strengthen community ties and provide resources to local families. Attendees…

NC Central University to hold special passport acceptance fairs for first-time customers

WPTF StaffSep 10, 2024
NC Central University to hold special passport acceptance fairs for first-time customers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A Triangle area university is helping people obtain a passport without an appointment. Two special passport acceptance fairs will be held at North Carolina Central University on October 3rd and 4th.…