RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Just a few decades ago, baby boomers were the financial engine powering the U.S. Social Security system. Now, as that generation retires in waves, the very program they sustained is running…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” is casting a shadow over the future of solar energy, with proposed changes that could significantly reduce federal support for clean energy projects. The sweeping legislation,…

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Five people were taken to a North Carolina hospital after a flight from Miami hit turbulence Sunday night, officials said. Fire and rescue crews responded to the flight after it arrived at Raleigh-Durham…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — A new national survey made waves just in time for World Oceans Day, which revealed how Americans across generations view and interact with the ocean—and the results might not be what…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Juneteenth, the holiday that honors the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated across North Carolina today along with events throughout the month that reflect both remembrance and…

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…