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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…

Wake County woman took a ‘ballot selfie.’ Now she’s suing state elections board for laws that ban it

Wake County woman took a ‘ballot selfie.’ Now she’s suing state elections board for laws that ban it

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A woman is suing the North Carolina elections board over state laws that ban most photography in polling places after she took a selfie with her…

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event…

Fort Liberty soldier indicted for lying about association with group advocating government overthrow

Fort Liberty soldier indicted for lying about association with group advocating government overthrow

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An active-duty soldier based in North Carolina has been indicted on charges of having lied to military authorities about his association with a group that advocated overthrowing the U.S. government and…

A woman accused of aiding an escaped prisoner appears in a North Carolina court

A woman accused of aiding an escaped prisoner appears in a North Carolina court

ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. (AP) — A woman charged with helping a prisoner evade police in North Carolina after he escaped from a transport van appeared in court on Monday. Jacobia Crisp was charged with aiding…

Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins says toll roads like 540 gaining acceptance in NC

Anthony DeHartAug 18, 2024
Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins says toll roads like 540 gaining acceptance in NC

By ANTHONY DEHART WPTF News RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – State Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins was the guest on this week’s edition of Carolina Newsmakers with Don Curtis. Hopkins said toll roads, once a controversial idea,…