Donald Gintzig, CEO of WakeMed and Steve Smoot, Atrium Health speak to reporters about merger 05/05/2026

Donald Gintzig, CEO of WakeMed and Steve Smoot, Atrium Health speak to reporters about merger 05/05/2026

.After county leaders delayed a key vote, representatives from WakeMed and Charlotte's Atrium Health met with reporters to lay out why the combination is the right choice for the region. WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig (GENT-ZIG) says this move is a positive step.

Lawmakers from Vance, Warren & Halifax counties raise questions about proposed change to property, water rights

Local leaders in Vance, Halifax and surrounding counties react to a controversial section of Senate Bill 214 that could allow Franklin County to seize property without local approval. Officials call the proposal an overreach, raising concerns about property rights, water infrastructure and loss of local control, as opposition builds ahead of a possible vote in Raleigh. Read more: https://www.wptf.com/2026/04/24/senate-proposal-sparks-backlash-over-property-water-control-concerns/ [https://www.wptf.com/2026/04/24/senate-proposal-sparks-backlash-over-property-water-control-concerns/]

UNC System President Peter Hans delivers his February 2026 report to the UNC Board of Governors

UNC System President Peter Hans delivers his report to the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors during its February 2026 meeting in Raleigh, N.C. Hans addressed tuition decisions, updates on academic freedom and the financial outlook for the state’s public universities.

NWS meteorologist Chrissy Anderson describes snowfall totals across the state

Chrissy Anderson from the National Weather Service explains how recent storms developed, why impacts varied across the region and what forecasters look for when issuing watches and warnings. She also shares how residents can better understand alerts and prepare for the next round of severe weather.

Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell Allison discusses record enrollment

Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell Allison discusses record enrollment. For the fourth straight year, FSU reached an all-time high enrollment with 7,628 students, surpassing last year’s record of 7,100 by more than 500. The freshman class is the largest since 2007 with 820 students, who arrived with an average GPA of 3.32.