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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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5:22

Rick Walker, Candidate Johnston County Board of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/18

We are now less than 50 days away from Election Day and while the races at the top of the ballot have dominated the attention of many national and sate-wide pundits, there are also a number of local races that will be important to our local communities - one of those races is for the School Board in Johnston County and with Chris Edwards in studio to discuss his candidacy is Rick Walker

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5:43

Dr. Mike Walden, Economic Professor NC State

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/18

The Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting on Tuesday to cover a number of topics and many observers believe the Fed might be making a decision on interest rates and will have other economic projections. With Chris Edwards to recap day one of the meeting and look ahead to today is Economic Professor Emeritus at NC State, Dr. Mike Walden.

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5:04

Bryan Anderson, The Assembly on Berger/Moore Story

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/18

With less than 50 days until election day, we look at the General Assembly where a changing of the guard is expected with current House Speaker Tim Moore seeking a seat as part of North Carolinas Congressional Delegation in a newly drawn congressional district. Under that backdrop, there was a story in the Assembly last month that pointed to a potential crack in the relationship between the House Speaker and the Senate President Pro Temp, Phil Berger. With Chris Edwards to talk about his story is

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4:34

Kerry Painter, Executive Director and General Manager...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/18

The Raleigh City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday afternoon to approve the moving of Red Hat Amphitheater and closing a block of South Street for the expansion of the Raleigh Convention center. This comes after much back-and-forth between residents of that area and those supporters of the Red Hat Amphitheater. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Kerry Painter, Executive Director and General Manager of the Raleigh Convention Center and Performing Arts Complex.

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6:32

Andy Puzder, Trump Campaign Surrogate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/18

We are less than 50 days away from the election and both sides continue their message to those undecided voters as they make their case to the American people as to why they would be the best choice to be the leader of our country. This pitch comes after a second apparent assassination attempt against former President Trump at a golf course in Florida on Sunday. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the campaign is And Puzder, former Hardee's CEO and a Trump Campaign surrogate.

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6:27

Former Governor Pat McCrory

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/17

We are less than 50 days away from Election Day and there are a number of state-wide races that will be on the ballot this fall, in addition to the race for the White House which has reached the home stretch. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this election season both nationally and locally is former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory.

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7:07

Natasha Marcus, Candidate for Insurance Commissioner

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/17

With less than 50 days until election day, we continue to highlight the races that will impact residents of North Carolina. There has been a lot of focus on races at the top of the top of the ballot but there are a number of other races that will have an impact on the council of state. One of those races is for the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and with Chris Edwards to discuss their candidacy for the Commissioner is State Senator Natasha Marcus.

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3:56

Jessica Holmes, State Auditor

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/17

With less than 50 days until election day races are heating up with candidates in all of the races jockeying for votes and today, September 17 is National Register to Vote Day as both parties hope to get out the vote and drive registration ahead of the November vote. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective is State Auditor, Jessica Holmes.

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5:38

Dr. Greg Wallace, Campbell University constitution...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/17

Today is National Constitution Day and we celebrate the day by honoring the document that help lay the groundwork for our democracy. With Chris Edwards is Campbell University Professor Dr. Greg Wallace.

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4:42

Lynn Barbee, Mayor of Carolina Beach

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/17

A Tropical System brought damaging rains and flooding to much of North Carolina yesterday, including at Carolina Beach who saw a record amount of rainfall. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective to the impact this tropical system brought is Lynn Barbee, Mayor of Carolina Beach.

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5:20

Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/16

NIck Petro joins Chris Edwards to talk about the tropical system off the North Carolina/South Carolina coast.

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7:07

Jay Ratliff, Aviation Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/16

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff joins Chris Edwards for their weekly chat.

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8:07

North Carolina Representative Zach Hawkins

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/16

We are now 50 days away from election day and the race has entered the home stretch with North Carolina firmly entrenched as a battle ground state. Both campaigns have made stops in North Carolina over the last week and will be back in the Old North State later this week to share their vision for the country with the people of our state. North Carolina Representative Zach Hawkins offers perspective with Chris Edwards

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6:24

Shelby Weeks, Infant and Community Health Branch Head...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/16

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and we want to help bring awareness to sickle cell disease and honor those who are living with that disease, which is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. Shelby Weeks, Infant and Community Health Branch Head for the Division of Public Health talks to Chris Edwards about this.

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9:26

Steve Hauck, Retired NY Police Lieutenant on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/16

The FBI and Secret Service are investigating what "appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump." Officials say Secret Service agents engaged with a suspect pointing a high-powered rifle at the Florida golf course where Trump was golfing Sunday afternoon, though it was not clear if the suspect fired any shots. With us now to offer perspective on this event from a law enforcement standpoint is Steve Hauck, Retired NY Police Lieutenant.

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6:15

Sarah Taber, Democratic Candidate for Ag Commissioner

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/16

As we look toward election day much of the focus has been on the races at the top of the ticket but there are several races that are on the ballot that could impact the Council of State. With us now to discuss their candidacy for Ag commissioner, Dr. Sarah Taber.

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6:52

Steve Troxler, Republican Candidate for Agriculture...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/13

With less than 60 days until election day, we continue to highlight the races that will impact residents of North Carolina. There has been a lot of focus on races at the top of the top of the ballot but there are a number of other races that will have an impact on the council of state. One of those races is for the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture where Steve Troxler is running to keep his post. Commissioner Troxler joins Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy.

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5:16

Jones Angell, Radio Voice of the Tar Heels

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/13

The North Carolina Tar Heels coming off a 38-20 win over Charlotte in their home opener last week and now the Tar Heels continue their homestand this Saturday with another in-state battle against North Carolina Central - kickoff is set for 6:00 and you can hear coverage right here on WPTF. With us now to preview the game is the Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell.

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6:36

Chris Smith, NC Museum of National Sciences on BugFest

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/13

Coming up tomorrow in Raleigh the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host their annual BugFest with a number of exhibits, hands-on activities, interactions with entomologists and other scientists who can guide you through the world of bugs, there is also Café Insecta returning this year. WithChris Edwards to talk more about BugFest is Chris Smith, Coordinator of Current Science Programs for the Museum of National Sciences.

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5:17

Dan Blue, Senate Minority Leader

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/13

Earlier this week, the State House and Senate debated, voted and passed House Bill 10 that allows parents to basically chose public or private school for their children and provides funding to lessen the financial burden for parents if they chose private schools, the bill also requires local sheriffs to comply with ICE requests in certain situations. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is North Carolina Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue.

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