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101 dogs living in packed, filthy conditions removed from North Carolina home

101 dogs living in packed, filthy conditions removed from North Carolina home

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dozens of dogs found living in packed, filthy conditions were removed from a North Carolina home. Animal control officers responding to a complaint in Raleigh discovered 101 dogs crammed in stacked…

NC By Train celebrates major milestones of Piedmont and Carolinian service

WPTF StaffJun 5, 2025
NC By Train celebrates major milestones of Piedmont and Carolinian service

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is marking two major anniversaries for its flagship rail services. NC By Train is celebrating 30 years of Piedmont Service and 35 years of the…

The International Soccer Tournament kicks off in Cary promising major matches and entertainment

WPTF StaffJun 4, 2025
The International Soccer Tournament kicks off in Cary promising major matches and entertainment

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — June has arrived and so has one of the biggest sports events Wake County has ever seen. WakeMed Soccer Park is playing host to The Soccer Tournament—a global, winner-take-all competition that’s…

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health in North Carolina

WPTF StaffJun 3, 2025
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina is calling on residents to take proactive steps toward protecting their cognitive health. With more than…

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner offers important preparation advice as hurricane season begins

WPTF StaffJun 2, 2025
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner offers important preparation advice as hurricane season begins

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Hurricane season is officially underway and NOAA is predicting a stormy ride for 2025. The Atlantic forecast includes 19 named storms, nine hurricanes and four that could reach major strength before…

What’s in a name? A small fortune for businesses around Fort Bragg

What’s in a name? A small fortune for businesses around Fort Bragg

By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — When it came to a picking a name for his business, Ralph Rodriguez rolled the dice. He went with Fort Liberty Pawn & Gun.…