Triangle and Local News

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…

A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

By GARY D. ROBERTSON and JILL COLVIN Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year’s midterm elections, setting off a scramble…

New x-ray tech could make airport security faster—and smarter

WPTF StaffJun 30, 2025
New x-ray tech could make airport security faster—and smarter

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Tired of dumping your drink and holding up the line at TSA? A Duke University spinout, Quadridox, is working on new tech that could speed up airport security—and let you keep…

Junk fees, subscriptions and overspending: why now is the time to audit your wallet

WPTF StaffJun 30, 2025
Junk fees, subscriptions and overspending: why now is the time to audit your wallet

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – It’s wild to think tomorrow marks the halfway point of 2025. And while you might be coasting through this short holiday week, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger says now’s the…

Hailstorm and hackers disrupt southeast air travel ahead of Fourth of July

WPTF StaffJun 30, 2025
Hailstorm and hackers disrupt southeast air travel ahead of Fourth of July

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A sudden hailstorm slammed into Atlanta’s main travel hub, forcing the diversion of 90 flights and throwing travel plans into chaos across the Southeast. Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff says it’s one…