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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all afternoon long!

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6:36

GOP strategist Carlton Huffman looks at primary...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/12

It’s been a week since the primary and the most noteworthy race in North Carolina is still undecided. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page maintains a narrow lead over Senate President Phil Berger. Carlton Huffman is an independent conservative and GOP strategist. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss primary day.

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7:21

Meteologist for WNCN Wes Hohenstein discusses the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/12

It’s been a strange weather week across central North Carolina. On Tuesday and Wednesday, there were record-setting highs at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Yet the high temperatures dropped roughly 25 degrees over the course of one day on Thursday. And there was even snow reported in Person County. CBS-17 Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the strange pattern

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5:35

Angel Parkstone President of Durham Association of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/12

Durham school employees are calling for higher pay and improved working conditions ahead of a key school board vote on next year's budget. The Durham Association of Educators held a rally on Thursday. Angel Parkstone, the President of the Durham Association of Educators, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their requests.

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7:37

Duke Women’s Radio Play-by-Play man Chris Edwards...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/11

In November, things weren’t looking good for the Duke women’s basketball team. They were 3-5 coming off of lopsided losses to South Carolina and UCLA. Now, the Blue Devils are ACC Tournament champions again. The Blue Devils defeated Louisville in Duluth, Georgia to take the ACC Championship on Sunday. Chris Edwards is the Duke women’s play-by-play man. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Blue Devils’ turnaround.

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6:08

GM of the Koka Booth Amphitheatre Janie Curtis...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/11

The Town of Cary has extended the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, ensuring the popular annual tradition will continue at Koka Booth Amphitheatre through the 2033-2034 season. Janie Curtis, the General Manager of the Koka Booth Amphitheatre, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how important the event has been to Cary.

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6:23

CBS News Reporter Jeff McCausland discusses the war...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/11

When it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for “unconditional surrender” to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another. The shifting comments from the Republican president and his top aides have added to the precariousness of the 12-day-old conflict that's affecting the Middle East and causing economic tremors around the globe. Jeff McCausland of CBS News joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the uncertainty surrounding

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6:32

Demetrius Hunter & Mona Lisa Owners of the Black...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/10

The Black Farmers Hub is known for natural and healthy products. Mona Lisa and Demetrius Hunter have brick-and-mortar location in Raleigh for 5 years, but recently they took their business on the road. Hunter and Lisa joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Black Farmers Hub.

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5:59

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson discusses a...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/10

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson sharply criticized the Justice Department's proposed settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster, calling it "a bad deal" that fails to address what he described as an unlawful monopoly over the live events industry. Jackson joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the DOT ruling.

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6:53

Mike Walden N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/10

Gas prices have seen a dramatic increase in the last week. Some economists warn this could translate to you paying not only more at the pump, but also at places like the grocery store. N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden discussed the higher prices, at and away from the pump, with Jeff Hamlin.

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6:44

Director of Policy and Research at N.C. Child Neil...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/10

North Carolina’s child care crisis is costing the state an estimated $5.65 billion annually and sidelining approximately 100,000 parents of young children from the workforce. The crisis costs Ashe County about $5 million per year. Neil Harrington, Director of Policy and Research at N.C. Child, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss a roundtable slated for this week to examine the rising costs of child care.

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7:19

Chapel Hill woman Lilia Austin talks about returning...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/09

A Chapel Hill woman returned home on Saturday after she was trapped in Israel as the war with Iran began. Lilia Austin was one of 100 women who were part of a Christian organization called Eagles' Wings, a group that focuses on building relationships between Christians and people of Jewish faith. Austin joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her experience in the Middle East at the start of the conflict.

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6:07

North Carolina Senator Graig Meyer discusses his...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/09

North Carolina state Sen. Graig Meyer has announced his resignation. Meyer plans to become executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center, a group that advocates for rights for low-income people and justice system reforms. Meyer joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his departure from the Senate.

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9:18

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/09

Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Tiger Woods and Tim Tebow were among the names involved in a college sports roundtable invited to the White House by President Trump last week. The president said he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth by recent college sports changes. David Glenn joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the meeting.

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5:22

Vice President of Human Relations for Duke Health...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/09

Duke will raise the minimum wage for eligible employees to $20 per hour effective July 1. The new rate will be among the highest minimum wages offered by regional universities and health systems in North Carolina. Paul Grantham, Vice President of Human Relations for Duke Health, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the wage increase.

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6:05

UNC Professor Allison Lazard discusses the growth of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/06

Cancer misinformation spreads on social media for a surprisingly sympathetic reason: people think they're helping. New research from UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media suggests that well-intentioned impulse can be redirected with a simple nudge. Allison Lazard of UNC-Chapel Hill joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss ways to correct misconceptions.

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6:19

N.C. State historian Tim Peeler discusses the life...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/05

Former N.C. State head football coach Lou Holtz has passed away. Holtz was the head coach of the Wolfpack from 1972-to-1975, where he led the Wolfpack to the 1973 ACC Championship and a win over Kansas in the Liberty Bowl. Holtz left Raleigh in 1975 to become the head coach of the New York Jets. N.C. State historian Tim Peeler joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Holtz’s stint in Raleigh during a legendary career.

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4:26

Director of Surveys at High Point University Martin...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/05

In a recent High Point University Poll, 46% of adult North Carolinians favored switching to year-round daylight-saving time, which would result in more evening daylight. Martin Kifer, director of surveys of High Point University, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the survey.

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6:45

CEO of Military Family Advisory Network Shannon...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/05

The Military Family Advisory Network is stepping up to help military families as the situation between Iran and America intensifies. Shannon Razadin is a military spouse who understands how difficult the experience of sending a loved one to battle can be. She’s the CEO of the Military Family Advisory Network and joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her organization.

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8:07

Western Carolina Political Science Professor Chris...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/04

The Sam Page-Phil Berger race may go down in North Carolina history on multiple levels. It could lead to the ouster of Berger, who has led the State Senate for decades. At the end of Tuesday night, Page unofficially led Berger by only two votes, making it the tightest major North Carolina election in state history. Western Carolina University political science professor Chris Cooper discuss what happens in this race going forward.

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4:55

Candidate for N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Michael...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/03/04

A high-stakes battle for power over the state appellate courts is now teed up following the results of Tuesday night’s primaries. Administrative Law Judge Michael Byrne secured the Republican nomination. Byrne joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his victory.

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