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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Morning News airs weekdays from 5-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, 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 to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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6:21

Chuck Edwards, North Carolina 11th District Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/03

We continue to follow the impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina where the cleanup is just beginning after devastating flooding and other damage. With Chris Edwards is North Carolina 11th District Congressman, Chuck Edwards

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8:23

Jane L. Campbell, President of the US Capitol...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/03

There are so many things to love about our country and one of the things we love the most is the history and the beauty of the People's House, the US Capitol in Washington, the home to lawmakers, so many historic moments and of course National Statuary Hall. Chris Edwards get perspective now on the US Capitol, its history and why it is so important to us as we visit with the President of the US Capitol Historical Society, Jane L. Campbell.

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5:42

Red Cross NC communications director Mike DeSanti...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/02

As our friends in Western North Carolina continue to feel the impacts from Hurricane Helene, several organizations in the triangle are helping out with essential items for those who are picking up the pieces after having their homes destroyed and lives upended. With Chris Edwards to discuss what they are doing to help and how you can get involved is Mike DeSanti with the Red Cross of North Carolina.

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8:15

Kody Kinsley, Secretary of Health and Human Services...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/02

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week with Chris Edwards to talk about those efforts is the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Kody Kinsley.

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5:53

Eric Ager, North Carolina Representative from...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/02

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week with Chris Edwards to talk about those efforts is North Carolina Representative from Buncombe County Eric Ager.

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5:44

Lt. Jason Borneo, Raleigh Police on Coffee With a Cop

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/02

A pretty special event going on today with the Raleigh Police Department and the community. In our Talk of the Town segment this morning Chris Edwards visits with Raleigh Police Lt. Jason Borneo to tell us more about today's Coffee with a Cop.

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4:43

Talk of the Town - Blake Massengill, Fuquay-Varina Mayor

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/02

As we get into the fall months, many festivals and celebrations are on the docket in many of our local communities. Coming up in Fuquay-Varina this week they will host Celebrate Fuquay-Varina which kicks-off with a concert tomorrow. In our Talk of the Town segment this morning we visit with Fuquay-Varina mayor Blake Messengill.

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5:33

Lauren Beagen, the founder and CEO of Maritime...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/01

In a story that we've been following for several weeks, at midnight 45,000 dockworkers went on strike after they were unable to come to terms over wages and automation of ports. With Chris Edwards to talk more in depth about this story is Lauren Beagen, the founder and CEO of Maritime Professor and a maritime attorney

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5:14

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/01

The first and only scheduled Vice Presidential Debate is scheduled for tonight in New York - you can hear the debate with coverage beginning at 8:30 here on WPTF as JD Vance and Tim Walz face off. With Chris Edwards to preview tonight's debate is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

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5:42

Dr. John Purakal, DNC Surrogate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/01

The first and only scheduled Vice Presidential Debate is scheduled for tonight in New York - you can hear the debate with coverage beginning at 8:30 here on WPTF as JD Vance and Tim Walz face off. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Dr. John Purakal, Duke University doctor and a DNC Surrogate.

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5:20

Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey discusses...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/01

We continue to follow the impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina where the cleanup is just beginning after devastating flooding and other damage. With Chris Edwards to talk about the recovery process and how insurance will work after all of this damage is North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey.

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6:56

Mo Green, Candidate for Superintendent of Public...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/30

With over a month until North Carolinians go to the polls there are a number of state-wide races that will impact the council of state. One of those races that is on the ballot this fall is for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mo Green.

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4:41

Dr. Robert Taylor, Wake County Schools Superintendent

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/30

Within the last few weeks the General Assembly returned to Raleigh to pass House Bill 10 which clears the backlog of nearly 55,000 opportunity scholarship applicants who would like to attend private schools and would also provide $248 million in nonrecurring funds for those attending those schools. That bill was vetoed by Governor Cooper last week and now some are calling on legislators to reach across party lines and support that veto. With Chris Edwards for perspective is Dr. Robert Taylor,

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4:50

Matt Beat, about Vice President history

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/30

Coming up tomorrow night, Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz will debate in their first and only scheduled Vice Presidential Debate. With Chris Edwards to talk about the history of Vice Presidential Debates and the impact it could have on this years election is former teacher and current YouTuber Matt Beat.

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5:34

Jay Ratliff, Aviation Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/30

A United captain ordering pizza for his passenger, Southwest announcing the date of their new seating procedures, and more. All as Chris Edwards talks with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

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6:33

Bob Orr, former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/30

Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic devastation of historic proportions to western North Carolina. In a briefing on Sunday afternoon, Governor Cooper confirmed more than 30 people have died in Buncombe County alone with more than 600 people still missing. With Chris Edwards to talk about the impacts of the storm and the recovery process is former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr.

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4:07

Jennifer Goodwin, Communications Officer with the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/30

Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic devastation of historic proportions to western North Carolina. In a briefing on Sunday afternoon, Governor Cooper confirmed more than 30 people have died in Buncombe County alone with more than 600 people still missing. Pictures continue to come out that tell the story of the devastation in that region and that includes roads that are washed away or severely damaged making travel to our mountains treacherous. With Chris Edwards to talk about the impacts of the

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5:55

Jill Schlesinger, CBS Business Aanalyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/30

One of the questions we have heard a lot during this and every presidential election is, "are you better off than you were four years ago?" While that seems like it could be a rhetorical question, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to provide some real answers.

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4:18

Olivia McCall, Director of the Wake County Board of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/27

With less than five weeks from election day there is a lot of activity within county boards of elections as they prepare for the day when so many across our state go to the polls. With Chris Edwards to discuss their work and preparations for Election Day is Olivia McCall, Director of the Wake County Board of Elections.

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5:59

Alex Myers, Golf Digest, Presidents Cup Preview

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/27

The 15th Presidents Cup got underway yesterday in Montreal, Canada and the US squad jumped out to an early 5-0 lead over the International squad. The event continues today with five foursome matches as the Americans look to build on their lead. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the event and just the state of golf as a whole is Alex Myers, Senior Writer with Golf Digest.

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