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US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is rising after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Wednesday. The ...
UNC has 40 years of history in its Smith Center home. Deciding what's next is proving complicated
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina is mulling options for whether to renovate the 40-year-old Smith Center or relocate to a new basketball arena in the coming years. That...
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at th...
US submarine sinks Iranian navy ship as war expands
A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets. On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pe...
Bogavac's late scoring powers No. 17 North Carolina to a 67-63 win over Clemson
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Luka Bogavac hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-best 20 points as No. 17 North Carolina beat Clemson 67-63 Tuesday night and set a program record ...
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch North Carolina Senate nods, setting up high-stakes fall fight
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley have won their respective party nominations for a North Ca...
No charges expected in bicyclists death
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police say no charges will be filed in connection with a traffic collision that led to the death of a bicyclist. On Thursday, February 26, at 7:...
Six facing drug charges in Siler City
SILER CITY, N.C. (WPTF) - Six people are now facing charges in a Chatham County drug investigation. According to a Sheriff's Department press release, the investigation at a ...
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Fruit Pizza
This fruit pizza is a fun way to mix it up for dessert! The soft sugar cookie crust, creamy topping, and fresh fruit are the perfect combo. Ingredients For the crust 2 ¼...
Weekend Gardener
This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. A...
