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Governor Cooper declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Helene approaches North Carolina

WPTF StaffSep 25, 2024
Governor Cooper declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Helene approaches North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency today as North Carolina braces for the arrival of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to bring life-threatening conditions to the state through Saturday…

NC State economist Dr. Michael Walden discusses AI’s economic impact and potential disruptions

WPTF StaffSep 22, 2024
NC State economist Dr. Michael Walden discusses AI’s economic impact and potential disruptions

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Artificial intelligence has the potential to make our jobs easier and significantly boost productivity and spur economic growth as well as disrupt the labor market and increase income inequality, according to…

North Carolina judge won’t prevent use of university digital IDs for voting

North Carolina judge won’t prevent use of university digital IDs for voting

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina trial judge refused on Thursday a Republican Party request that he block students and employees at the state’s flagship public university from being able to show a digital…

Family of man found dead with a rope around neck demands answers; sheriff says no foul play detected

Family of man found dead with a rope around neck demands answers; sheriff says no foul play detected

HENDERSON, N.C. (AP) — The family of a Black man found dead in North Carolina with a rope around his neck under a tree is demanding answers and transparency from authorities, who say there were…

National Voter Registration Day highlights upcoming election-related deadlines

WPTF StaffSep 17, 2024
National Voter Registration Day highlights upcoming election-related deadlines

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Today marks National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan civic holiday established in 2012 to encourage Americans to register to vote. For North Carolina residents, October 11 is the deadline to register…

Ex-Granville County sheriff’s convictions over falsifying training records overturned

Ex-Granville County sheriff’s convictions over falsifying training records overturned

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court on Tuesday overturned a former county sheriff’s fraud and obstruction convictions, declaring allegations related to falsifying his firearms training requirements…