Triangle and Local News

Wake County activates cooling centers as heat index soars past 100

WPTF StaffJun 17, 2025
Wake County activates cooling centers as heat index soars past 100

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — With summer heat already pushing into triple digits, Wake County officials are opening their doors—literally—to help residents find relief. Temporary cooling centers are now available across the county, part of a…

Goats on the Go: Raleigh taps four-legged crew to tackle invasive plants at Dorothea Dix Park

WPTF StaffJun 12, 2025
Goats on the Go: Raleigh taps four-legged crew to tackle invasive plants at Dorothea Dix Park

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Raleigh’s most unconventional landscaping crew is back at work—this time with hooves on the ground and greenery in their sights. Goats on the Go has partnered with the Triangle area and…

JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — JetZero Inc. announced plans Thursday to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina, a project that if successful would create more than 14,500 jobs there in…

Trump says he will ‘liberate’ Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army

Trump says he will ‘liberate’ Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump called protesters in Los Angeles “animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday as he…

Poll shows broad support for vaccines, rising concern over decline in childhood immunizations

WPTF StaffJun 10, 2025
Poll shows broad support for vaccines, rising concern over decline in childhood immunizations

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — A new national poll is revealing a rare point of agreement among American voters across the political spectrum: strong support for keeping FDA-approved vaccines accessible. The survey, conducted by the Partnership…

Invasive Alabama bass threaten native fish and tournaments across North Carolina

WPTF StaffJun 10, 2025
Invasive Alabama bass threaten native fish and tournaments across North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — A fast-spreading invasive fish is raising alarms across North Carolina—and wildlife officials say it’s already threatening some of the state’s most popular game fish. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is…