Triangle and Local News

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…

Book signing and historic pottery exhibit coming to Johnston County

WPTF StaffMay 11, 2025
Book signing and historic pottery exhibit coming to Johnston County

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A unique piece of North Carolina history will be on display this month at the Johnston County Heritage Center and Museum. On Saturday, May 17, the museum will host a special…

The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina elections board ousted its widely respected executive director Wednesday in a partisan move that will put Republicans in control of election operations…