Triangle and Local News

13th annual Racing for Rescues set for Sunday in Cary to support local animal adoptions

WPTF StaffMay 16, 2025
13th annual Racing for Rescues set for Sunday in Cary to support local animal adoptions

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Animal lovers and runners alike are invited to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary this Sunday for the 13th Annual Racing for Rescues event. The fundraiser supports Second Chance Pet Adoptions, the…

Morrisville Spring Fest returns with new chalk walk and flower power theme

WPTF StaffMay 16, 2025
Morrisville Spring Fest returns with new chalk walk and flower power theme

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — The Town of Morrisville will host its annual Spring Fest celebration this Saturday at Indian Creek Trailhead, featuring family-friendly activities, local vendors, and a new creative addition: the town’s first-ever Chalk…

New graduates enter shifting job market with cautious optimism

WPTF StaffMay 14, 2025
New graduates enter shifting job market with cautious optimism

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – As students across the country wrap up final exams, move out of their college housing, and cross the commencement stage, they’re entering a job market that’s different than the one they…

Brian Smith named new president and CEO of GoTriangle

WPTF StaffMay 12, 2025
Brian Smith named new president and CEO of GoTriangle

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The area’s mass transit efforts will soon have new leadership. According to a press release, GoTriangle, the Research Triangle’s transit system, has recently announced that on June 1, 2025, Brian Smith…

Stroke Awareness Month brings focus to high-risk areas like North Carolina

WPTF StaffMay 12, 2025
Stroke Awareness Month brings focus to high-risk areas like North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, potentially resulting in permanent brain damage, disability, or death. With more than 795,000 people experiencing…

Salvation Army of Raleigh provides year-round support beyond the holidays

WPTF StaffMay 12, 2025
Salvation Army of Raleigh provides year-round support beyond the holidays

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The Salvation Army of Raleigh is well known during the Christmas season, but its support for the community extends far beyond the holidays. From helping families in crisis to offering programs…