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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…

Wake County public libraries offer free online tutoring

WPTF StaffSep 16, 2024
Wake County public libraries offer free online tutoring

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) has partnered with Tutor.com to offer free, on-demand online tutoring for all library cardholders. This new service provides students, parents, and adult learners with help across…

BugFest infests downtown Raleigh

Anthony DeHartSep 14, 2024
BugFest infests downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosted its annual BugFest in downtown Raleigh on Saturday. The event featured exhibits, hands-on activities, and education on the world of insects. This year’s…

Carolina Hurricanes home arena to be renamed “Lenovo Center” in new naming rights deal

WPTF StaffSep 12, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes home arena to be renamed “Lenovo Center” in new naming rights deal

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The Carolina Hurricanes’ home arena will soon have a new name, following a 10-year agreement between Lenovo and Hurricanes Holdings, LLC. The arena will be renamed “Lenovo Center,” a change that…

Wake County to celebrate 6th annual Community Day on Saturday

WPTF StaffSep 11, 2024
Wake County to celebrate 6th annual Community Day on Saturday

RALEIGH (WPTF) – Wake County residents are invited to participate in the sixth annual Community Day on Saturday. County officials say the event is designed to strengthen community ties and provide resources to local families. Attendees…