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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health in North Carolina

WPTF StaffJun 3, 2025
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina is calling on residents to take proactive steps toward protecting their cognitive health. With more than…

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner offers important preparation advice as hurricane season begins

WPTF StaffJun 2, 2025
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner offers important preparation advice as hurricane season begins

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Hurricane season is officially underway and NOAA is predicting a stormy ride for 2025. The Atlantic forecast includes 19 named storms, nine hurricanes and four that could reach major strength before…

What’s in a name? A small fortune for businesses around Fort Bragg

What’s in a name? A small fortune for businesses around Fort Bragg

By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — When it came to a picking a name for his business, Ralph Rodriguez rolled the dice. He went with Fort Liberty Pawn & Gun.…

High-end beef with local roots: NC ranchers raise Wagyu cattle

WPTF StaffMay 28, 2025
High-end beef with local roots: NC ranchers raise Wagyu cattle

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — May is North Carolina Beef Month, and it’s a time to recognize the people and practices behind some of the finest beef in the country. One of the standout products gaining…

Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival returns with music, food and community spirit

WPTF StaffMay 28, 2025
Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival returns with music, food and community spirit

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — One of the city’s most anticipated cultural events is making a major return this fall. The 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival will take over downtown on October 3rd and 4th,…

Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records

Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Trump administration accused North Carolina’s election board on Tuesday of violating federal law by failing to ensure voter registration records of some applicants contained…