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Twisting the truth: study finds fake news often rides on real headlines

WPTF StaffJul 7, 2025
Twisting the truth: study finds fake news often rides on real headlines

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Trusted headlines, twisted reach? A new study in Nature finds that even reputable news stories can help fuel misinformation—especially when they’re passed around by users who also share fake news. Jon…

Nine months after Helene: The Southeast still reels from rare hurricane damage

WPTF StaffJul 7, 2025
Nine months after Helene: The Southeast still reels from rare hurricane damage

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – It’s already been nine months since Hurricane Helene carved its path through the Southeast—leaving behind memories many are still rebuilding from. State Assistant Climatologist Corey Davis says we’ve been through portions…

Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas

Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the…

Raleigh’s Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July

WPTF StaffJul 2, 2025
Raleigh’s Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – If good eats and live tunes are your Fourth of July vibe, head to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh this Friday—its Food Truck Rodeo is rolling in from 4 to…

Durham’s Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun

WPTF StaffJul 2, 2025
Durham’s Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – It wouldn’t be the Fourth in Durham without the Festival for the Eno—now in its 46th year, the riverside celebration kicks off Friday with live music, food, crafts, and summertime vibes.…

Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love

WPTF StaffJul 1, 2025
Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Many years ago, my family and I were visiting relatives in Ohio in early April. On the way back home it snowed, although it did…