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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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6:27

David Spain, Johnston County School Board Candidate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/13

We are now 54 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 David Spain.

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7:45

Sarah Crawford, Democratic State Representative

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/13

Vice President Harris made a pair of stops in North Carolina on Thursday speaking at rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro. That visit comes as North Carolina remains one of the battleground states ahead of this years Presidential Election. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective on what the Vice President had to say yesterday is State Representative Sarah Crawford.

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7:42

Mike Causey, Candidate for Insurance Commissioner

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/12

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 Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for Insurance Commissioner is the current Commissioner of Insurance, Mike Causey.

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5:10

Jonathan Melton, Raleigh Mayor ProTem

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/12

With less than 60 days until election day, the race for the Presidency is now in full swing with the race continuing to be too close to call in many key states. North Carolina remains deeply entrenched as a battle ground state as Vice President Harris makes a pair of stops in our state today in Greensboro and in Charlotte. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Raleigh City Councilmen and Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Melton.

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5:23

Tom Jensen, with Public Policy Polling

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/12

We are less than 60 days away from Election Day with the race for the White House still within the margin of error. That comes as some state-wide races are starting to see a bigger gap in the polls between the two candidates. With Chris Edwards to discuss this is Tom Jensen.

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5:06

Lauren Beagen, NC Port Strike

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/12

There is a pending shutdown at the ports along the North Carolina coast as unions prepare to strike. That is, if the two sides do not reach an agreement ports, including in North Carolina would shut down. With Chris Edwards to discuss further is Lauren Beagen the founder and CEO of Maritime Professor and a maritime attorney.

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6:20

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/11

Vice President Harris and President Donald Trump had their first and perhaps only debate last night in Philadelphia and with now less than 60 days from election day it was a chance for both candidates to make their case to the American people. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennen.

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6:50

Michael Watley, Chairmen of the Republican National...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/11

We are now less than 60 days away from election day and a number of races have drawn attention both across the country and here across North Carolina along with the first and perhaps only debate between President Trump and Vice President Harris. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Michael Watley, Chairmen of the Republican National Committee.

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6:22

Wiley Nickel, North Carolina 13th District Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/11

Vice President Harris and President Donald Trump had their first and perhaps only debate last night in Philadelphia and with now less than 60 days from election day it was a chance for both candidates to make their case to the American people. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective North Carolina 13th District Congressman Wiley Nickel.

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5:24

Rachel Brady, Opportunity Scholarships

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/11

On Monday the North Carolina State Senate debated, voted and passed along party lines a bill on school vouchers which also ties immigration to the voucher program for opportunity scholarships in what is now known as House Bill 10 which passed. This bill calls for $248 million in nonrecurring funds for Opportunity scholarships for all students attending private schools while also adding another $215 million in recurring funds. In addition to school vouchers, this bill mandates local sheriffs to honor

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3:42

Kristen Ford, Supervisor of Volunteer Engagement for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/11

On this 23rd anniversary of September 11, Habitat for Humanity of Durham is hosting their 9/11 Week of Service and Remembrance beginning today and running through Saturday. With Chris Edwards to discuss this week of service is Kristen Ford, Supervisor of Volunteer Engagement for Habitat Durham.

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7:52

Paul Auclair and Christy Thompson, Clayton Bands,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/10

The town of Clayton will host the Bands, Beer and Barbeque Cookoff in Downtown Clayton this weekend where over 20 teams from across North Carolina, Kansas and Missouri will come to town with their best flavors, patron can come to downtown to enjoy the food, sip on some drinks and enjoy some live music. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the event is Paul Auclair and Christy Thompson.

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5:30

Jay Chaudhuri, NC Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/10

On Monday the North Carolina State Senate debated, voted and passed along party lines a bill on school vouchers which also ties immigration to the voucher program for opportunity scholarships in what is now known as House Bill 10 which passed. This bill calls for $248 million in nonrecurring funds for Opportunity scholarships for all students attending private schools while also adding another $215 million in recurring funds. In addition to school vouchers, this bill mandates local sheriffs to

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5:02

Deborah Ross, North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/10

The first and perhaps only Presidential Debate is tonight in Philadelphia between Former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Our coverage of the debate on WPTF will start at 8:30 and with Chris Edwards to preview this debate is North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah Ross.

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10:29

Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/10

There is less then 60 days away from the presidential election and it seems to be almost neck and neck in the polls. Chris Edwards takes some time to speak with the son of former President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, about the message he intends to get by to all the undecided voters.

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7:59

Ted Budd, North Carolina Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/10

There are a number of key issues that impact the lives of North Carolinians both at the national and state-wide level this comes under the backdrop of the race for the White House and a number of other state-wide races that will shape the council of state in North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to discuss a number of these topics is North Carolina Senator Ted Budd.

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6:38

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/09

When the July jobs report was released, it sparked concern that the economy was heading towards a recession which caused a sell-off for many global stocks however in the weeks following that July report some of the confidence has improved but that only lasted until the first trading day after the Labor Day Holiday. With Chris Edwards to break it all down is CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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4:39

Dr. Mike Walden, Professor Emeritus at NC State

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/09

A new piece came out on Friday from NC State Professor Emeritus Dr. Mike Walden that asks the question, can the President Control the Economy? In the piece, Dr. Walden lays out how much the race for the White House in November will impact our day-to-day economy. Dr. Walden joins Chris Edwards to discuss further.

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6:07

CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum on Hunter Biden

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/09

A lot of legal news coming out late last week that has caught the attention of the public as a Judge delayed the sentencing in Former President Donald Trump's hush money case until after the election and also last week Hunter Biden, Son of President Joe Biden announced a plea deal in a move that surprised many. With Chris Edwards to break it all down is CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum.

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6:53

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/09

Support Animals roaming around airports becoming more common around the country and it isn't just dogs. A former American Airlines mechanic gets nine years in prison for smuggling, and airlines ending their post-Covid hiring spree, all these story's and more with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

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