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WPTF Morning News

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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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6:05

Doug Heye, former RNC Communications Director

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/25

We are just 11 days from Election Day and the race for the White House seems as close as ever. Both sides continue to lay out their plan and vision for the country and North Carolina is at the center with both campaigns spending considerable time in our state. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the race is North Carolina native and former RNC Communications Director Doug Heye.

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6:38

Julie Mayfield, Buncombe County Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/25

On Thursday, Lawmakers returned to Jones Street to move forward in an aid package for those in Western North Carolina that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene as the legislature approved a new $604 million relief bill - this adds to the $273 million that was approved earlier this month. This move comes one day following Governor Roy Cooper's proposed $3.9 billion in disaster relief from the state as a response to the damage caused by Helene. The Governor also estimated the damage in Western North

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6:17

Tony Riggsbee on the World Series

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/25

The 120th World Series get underway tonight in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium where the Dodgers host the Yankees - first pitch set for 8:08 pm on FOX and with Chris Edwards to offer a preview of this year's Fall Classic is Tony Riggsbee who joins him from Arizona.

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5:34

Retired Major General Randy Manner and a DNC Surrogate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/25

We are just 11 days from Election Day and the race for the White House seems as close as ever. Both sides continue to lay out their plan and vision for the country and North Carolina is at the center with both campaigns spending considerable time in our state. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the race and some of the recent comments made on the campaign trail is Retired Major General Randy Manner and a DNC Surrogate.

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7:05

Senate president Phil Berger (R) reacts to Gov...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

On Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper proposed $3.9 billion in disaster relief from the state as a response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The Governor also estimated the damage in Western North Carolina at around $53 billion and said the proposal yesterday would be used for costs that would not be covered by the federal government. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this is North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger.

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4:45

Lisa Parker, Executive Director NC Craft Brewers Guild

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

The Craft Brewing Industry in North Carolina is rapidly growing with breweries popping up all over the Old North State, however, Hurricane Helene did impact some of these breweries in the western part of our state. With Chris Edwards to talk all about craft brewing in North Carolina is Lisa Parker, Executive Director of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild.

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4:39

Dr. Darin Detwiler, food safety advisor, author and a...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

Earlier this week it was announced by the Centers for Disease Control that an outbreak of E. Coli was linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders - most of the impacted states however are in the west and midwestern parts of the united states. This comes after Boars Head has been impacted by a deli meat listeria outbreak. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of this is Dr. Darin Detwiler, food safety advisor, author and a professor at Northeastern University.

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5:32

Dr. David Price, Former North Carolina Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

We are less than two weeks from Election Day and the races up and down the ballot are entering their final push, that as early voting across North Carolina continues through November 2nd. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this election cycle is former North Carolina Congressman Dr. David Price.

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5:17

Michael Whatley, Chairmen of the Republican National...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

We are now less than two weeks until election day and those on the ballot are making their final pitches to voters in hoping to sway those last remaining undecided votes. As it relates to the Presidential Race, both campaigns have spent a considerable amount of time in North Carolina as our state promises to factor heavily into the final outcome of who wins the White House. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the campaign is the Chairmen of the Republican National Committee Michael

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5:21

Talk of the Town - Rick Mericer, Town of Garner

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

As we get into the fall months there are a number of family-friendly events going on throughout our local communities and in today's Talk of the Town segment. Chris Edwards highlights things going on in Garner with the town's Public Information Officer, Rick Mercier.

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3:24

David Butler, Owner of Sky Top Orchard

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

There is so many industries and business that have been impacted in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene that hit the region extremely hard. With Chris Edwards to discuss the impact from Hurricane Helene to both their business and their industry is David Butler, Owner of Sky Top Orchard.

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7:15

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley will be in Raleigh today as he continues his travel across the country where he is on a listening tour talking to those frontline employees to identify operational and policy changes that will improve customer service amidst the reality of a 50-year low in staffing. The Commissioner kind enough to join Chris Edwards for an interview.

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6:27

Congresswoman Deborah Ross Discusses Recent...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

Congress is scheduled to return to Washington after the November election but that has not slowed down the work that is being done on behalf of the people of North Carolina by the states congressional delegation where North Carolina 2nd District Congresswoman Deborah Ross has announced a number of items in recent days, the Congresswoman is kind enough to join Chris Edwards to discuss.

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5:49

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

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

Early voting in North Carolina is off to a big start with more than one million people having already cast their vote in the first weekend of in-person early voting. With Chris Edwards to talk more specifically about early voting in Wake County is Olivia McCall the Director of the Wake County Board of Elections.

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6:55

Linda Pryor, Manager of Hilltop Apple Farm, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

There is so many industries and business that have been impacted in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene that hit the region extremely hard. With Chris Edwards to discuss the impact from Hurricane Helene to both their business and their industry is Linda Proyer the Farm manager at Hilltop Apple Farm in Henderson County.

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5:14

Talk of The Town - Rachel Morris, Community Relations...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

As we get into the fall months there are a number of family-friendly events going on throughout our local communities and in today's Talk of the Town segment with highlight things going on in Knightdale with the town's Community Relations Director, Rachel Morris.

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6:05

Political Science Professor David McLennan on Early...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

With less than two weeks until election day, the races up and down the ballot continue to tighten that as early voting continues where over one million people reportedly voted in the first weekend of the in-person early voting period. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this election season is Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennan.

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6:14

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

We continue to follow the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in late September. As those in our state begin to put their lives back together, they face unimaginable challenges - with Chris Edwards to talk through some of those challenges is North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

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4:11

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses recovery...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/22

Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina particularly hard and the cleanup and recovery continues as many who are brining aid and helping in the recovery are trying to traverse that terrain where many roads were totally washed away. With Chris Edwards to provide an update on the work they are doing is FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.

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7:19

Lara Trump, RNC Co-Chair

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/22

We are just two weeks until election day and the race for the White House in full swing as both campaigns continue to set their sights on North Carolina which is once again proving to be a key battleground state. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the race is North Carolina native and RNC Co-Chair, Lara Trump.Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images

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