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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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4:39

Shelvia Dancy Reflects on Covering the Duke Lacrosse...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/13

Jon Champion interviews Shelvia Dancy, a former reporter and current Professor of Digital Journalism and Media Law at UNC's Hussman School of Journalism. They discuss the challenges of covering the Duke Lacrosse case, the national media frenzy, and the ethical responsibilities of journalists in the digital age. Shelvia shares her reflections on Crystal Mangum’s recent apology and lessons learned from the case about forming opinions and respecting due process.

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4:46

Crystal Mangum Apologizes for Duke Lacrosse...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/13

Jon Champion interviews Katarina DePasquale, host of Let's Talk with Kat, who recently secured an exclusive interview with Crystal Mangum. Mangum, known for falsely accusing Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, confessed to lying about the allegations and issued a public apology through the podcast. DePasquale discusses the context of the interview, public reaction, and the importance of looking beyond media soundbites to understand the full story.

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6:17

Turquoise LeJeune Parker Founder of Mrs. Parker’s...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/12

For the 10th year in a row, Durham teacher Turquoise LeJeune Parker is helping students who experience food insecurity. A nonprofit she founded, Mrs. Parker’s Professors Foodraiser, has packed over 4,800 bags of donated food, providing thousands of students with food over winter break. This biannual event happens during the spring and winter breaks for students. Parker joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the fundraiser.

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6:49

Tiffany Wright AAA Carolinas

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/12

‘Tis the season to travel, and AAA estimates 3.3 million North Carolinians will journey 50 miles or more away from home from December 23 to January 2. That’s an increase of 134,000 people over last year and a new record-high for the year-end holiday travel period in North Carolina since the pandemic. National travel figures are also stronger than 2021, yet slightly lower than pre-pandemic levels. An estimated 112.7 million Americans are forecast to travel during the year-end holidays. That’s an

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5:09

Siobahn Grady Assistant Professor at North Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/11

North Carolina Central University announced a $1 million grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to establish the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research (IAIER). The Institute will serve as a first-of-its kind program for a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the nation. To celebrate Wednesday’s NCCU hosted an event on its campus, bringing together representatives from other grant recipients along with university and Google leaders, local elected

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8:49

Brett Friedlander Columnist at Saturdaydownsouth.com

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/11

The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees could hold an emergency meeting Wednesday, where the board is expected to discuss a contract for a new football coach, according to multiple news outlets, including two Raleigh area television stations. The school has offered legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick the job Board approval of a contract is a necessary step in the school's process of hiring a new football coach. Brett Friedlander, a columnist with Saturdaydownsouth.com, isn’t as enthusiastic about the

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7:32

Dave Glenn North Carolina Sports Network and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/11

North Carolina is working to trying to close a deal with Bill Belichick to make the six-time Super Bowl champion the Tar Heels' coach. There are still come details to iron out. Sources added that the "ball is in Belichick's court" and that North Carolina officials are onboard with him becoming the coach. A resolution is expected in the near future. Dave Glenn is with the North Carolina Sports Network who has followed the coaching search from the very beginning. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the

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6:20

Gaile Osborne Executive Director for Foster Family...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/10

‘Twas days and nights before Christmas and this Holiday Season, the Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina is rallying the community to bring joy to 1,000 foster children through the non-profit’s Holiday Hope Toy Drive. With more than 11,000 children in foster care throughout the state, this initiative aims to give every child a magical experience during the holidays, regardless of their circumstances, particularly out west for foster families who survived September’s Hurricane Helene and are

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6:06

Reggie Sanders Owner of Lil’ Reggie’s Cookies

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/10

A young entrepreneur plans to give back to the community this holiday season. Reggie Sanders operates Lil’ Reggie’s Cookies. He opened it when he was a teenager. As his business flourishes, he remains grounded in the values of giving back that his parents instilled in him. So, the 18-year-old entrepreneur is working with a social media influencer, his parents, and others to host a toy drive and give more to those in need this season. Sanders joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his toy drive and the latest

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5:53

Scott Dupree Executive Director of the Greater...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/10

The NCAA on Monday named Cary as the host site for future men’s and women’s College Cups through 2028. It also named the USA Baseball training complex as the host site for the Division II World Series, an event Cary has hosted in all but one year since 2009, making it the Omaha of Division II baseball. That agreement runs through 2038. In October, the NCAA awarded both the men’s and women’s College Cups to Cary in 2026 and 2027. Monday’s new agreement only extends that by a year, with WakeMed

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6:04

Ben Johnson Member of Save St. Augustine’s University

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/10

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges voted Tuesday to remove St. Augustine’s University from membership, which would cause the school to lose accreditation. The vote is not a final action. SAU will appeal the decision. SACSCOC did find that SAU resolved all previous issues that placed them on probation, except those related to finances. Since the university is appealing the decision, it will remain accredited until the final decision of the appeals committee. SAU's

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6:07

Abdallh Khadra - Former Syrian resident

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/09

The potential downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad could pose both risks and opportunities for Israel. Israel is concerned that ongoing unrest in Syria might spill into its own territory, but it also sees the end of Assad’s regime as a chance to disrupt Iran’s weapons smuggling routes to Hezbollah. Abdallh Khadra, a Syrian native who celebrated recent developments in Moore Square in Raleigh, joined Jeff Hamlin to share his personal connection to these events.

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5:24

Bruce Jentleson - Duke Professor of political science

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/09

While Syria’s prime minister claims most cabinet ministers remain in their positions after rebels ousted President Bashar Assad, many state workers have not returned to their jobs, and the public sector has largely ground to a standstill, according to a U.N. official. Meanwhile, streams of refugees are crossing back into Syria, seeking a peaceful future and hoping to reconnect with friends and relatives who disappeared during Assad’s reign. To analyze the impact of the end of the Assad regime, Jeff

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5:05

Lee Turner - Raleigh defense attorney

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/09

A Manhattan jury has acquitted Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran who put an agitated subway rider in a chokehold, of criminally negligent homicide. The case, which stemmed from Jordan Neely’s death in May 2023, sparked a nationwide debate about public safety, vigilantism, and the role of everyday heroes. To explore the implications of this verdict, Jeff Hamlin spoke with Lee Turner, a former police officer turned defense attorney.

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6:29

Andrew Jones - Tar Heel Illustrated

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/09

Bill Belichick, the former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion, revealed on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show that he's had "a couple of good conversations" with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts about the Tar Heels’ head-coaching position. Belichick, who left the Patriots 11 months ago, mentioned he's been seriously considering a move to college coaching and gaining new insights along the way. To break down Belichick’s potential interest in UNC, Andrew Jones of

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6:22

Dr. Ryan Lamb M.D. at UNC Rex HealthCare Center

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/05

A lingering arctic cold front potentially means more prolonged exposure of body parts to freezing temperatures in North Carolina. Severe cold can result in bad health outcomes depending on career, pre-existing conditions, age, amount of clothing and lifestyle choices. The medical director of emergency medicine at UNC Rex Hospital said there are reasons your body has to work harder to stay warm. Dr. Ryan Lamb joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact that the cold can have on your body.

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4:41

Brandon Christy Diced Vice President

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/05

Diced, a locally-owned, woman-owned restaurant specializing in fresh, made-to-order salads, wraps and grain bowls, is excited to announce they will expand to Holly Springs in the spring of 2025. This will be the fifth location of Diced, which started in Cary in 2015. The 3,050-square-foot restaurant will be the restaurant group's first standalone location and will have seating for more than 30 inside plus additional seating outside. This fall, Diced opened its fourth location, expanding to downtown

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6:06

James Hadley Senior Artistic Director of Cirque du...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/05

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” . Created especially for families, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters - and a soundtrack including holiday classics re-invented by Cirque du Soleil. Its starts tonight at the DPAC and runs through December 15th . Gayle Hurd spoke with the show's Senior Artistic Director , James Hadley, about how Cirque du Soleil "bends over backwards" to bring

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9:54

Denyce Graves Opera singer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/05

The North Carolina Opera will present the Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson at the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater on December 13th, 14th and 15th. This gripping play with music sheds light on the incredible life of Mary Cardwell Dawson, a North Carolina-born trailblazer who defied barriers and broke new ground in the world of opera. As the founder of the National Negro Opera Company, Dawson’s vision and determination opened doors for countless African American artists and audiences, forever changing the

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6:00

Shawn Whitney Athletic Director for the Governor...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/04

The Governor Morehead School’s women’s goalball team will represent North Carolina in the prestigious U.S. Youth National Goalball Tournament. Hosted in St. Augustine, Florida, the event will take place from Friday, December 6, 2024, to Sunday, December 8, 2024, bringing together the best youth Goalball teams from across the country. Goalball, a Paralympic sport designed for athletes with visual impairments, combines strategy, precision and teamwork. Shawn Whitney, the athletic director at the

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