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Dix Park launches statewide call for new artist residency

WPTF StaffAug 28, 2024
Dix Park launches statewide call for new artist residency

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — The Dix Park Conservancy, in collaboration with Raleigh Arts and supported by the Carlyle Adams Foundation, has launched an open call for its inaugural Artist in Residence program. This new initiative aims…

New Wake County Superintendent discusses return to school for traditional calendar students

WPTF StaffAug 27, 2024
New Wake County Superintendent discusses return to school for traditional calendar students

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Wake County Schools, North Carolina’s largest public school system, welcomed back traditional calendar students Tuesday, officially kicking off the 2024-25 school year. Wake County Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor shared that while the…

Mother of star high school QB sues state over NIL restrictions

Mother of star high school QB sues state over NIL restrictions

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mother of a touted high school football player who has committed to play in college at Tennessee is suing the state of North Carolina over its restrictions for public-school athletes…

North Carolina court says speedway can sue top health official over COVID-19 closure

North Carolina court says speedway can sue top health official over COVID-19 closure

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina racetrack shuttered briefly for defying state gathering limits during the pandemic can sue the top health regulator on allegations that Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration…

Fort Liberty soldier in mother’s custody after being accused of lying about ties to insurrectionist group

Fort Liberty soldier in mother’s custody after being accused of lying about ties to insurrectionist group

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina-based soldier accused of lying to military authorities about his ties with a group that advocated overthrowing the U.S. government can live at his parents’ home while the case is pending,…

RDU breaks passenger traffic records for 2nd straight month

WPTF StaffAug 22, 2024
RDU breaks passenger traffic records for 2nd straight month

Crystal Lorbacher on RDU Airport’s record-breaking summer traffic RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Raleigh Durham International Airport set new passenger traffic records in June and July and welcomed more travelers than ever during the July 4th…