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Arrest made in Pittsboro human trafficking case
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Pittsboro police have announced an arrest following results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at an illegal massage parl...
Police release more info about Friday Triangle Town Center Shooting, fight on Saturday
We're learning more about the shooting at Triangle Town Center Friday (April 17).
Raleigh police officer fired, faces assault charges
A Raleigh Police officer is out of job and faces assault charges stemming from an off-duty domestic incident.
Frederik Andersen's shutout leads Hurricanes past Senators in playoff series opener
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Rod Brind'Amour bet on Frederik Andersen's veteran experience as the Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL playoffs as the Eastern Conference's top seed. And...
Former Duke QB Darian Mensah talks about his move to Miami, starting anew with the Hurricanes
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Darian Mensah played a big role in helping Miami make a run to the College Football Playoff national championship game last season. The Hurricanes' n...
Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies to a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record. The S&P 500 leaped 1.2% Friday after Iran said the S...
NC Native Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for "The Gambler," died Thursday at a Nashville hospital. He was 73. The cause of death was not immediately k...
Man faces charges in connection with marijuana infused edibles
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - A Siler City man now faces charges in connection with marijuana-infused edibles packaged to resemble well-known snack brands. An investigation by the ...
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"Dirt" Dessert
This nostalgic dessert is super easy to make--and fun to eat! Ingredients 1 package (14-16 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding...
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Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and the Car...
