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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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3:31

Sloan Duvall, President of the Young Democrats at the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/09

The 2024 Election is rapidly approaching with election day now less than 60 days until voters go to the polls to decide who will be the next President and also select other leaders in North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to discuss the race and the issues is Sloan Duvall, President of the Young Democrats at the University of North Carolina.

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6:14

Wake County Emergency Responders for National...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/09

Today is National Emergency Services Day and we wanted to take the time to honor those who protect and serve our communities each day. This morning we get perspective on Fire, EMS and Emergency Management in Wake County from all three agencies - with Chris Edwards from Wake County Emergency Management is Autumn Goheen, Greg Guillaume from Wake County EMS and Chief Ronny Mizell from the Wake/New Hope Fire Department.

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4:59

Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/06

The college football season marches into week two and there are a number of big time match-ups. Locally the North Carolina Tar Heels get set to open up the home portion of their schedule as Carolina welcomes Charlotte to Kenan Stadium Saturday afternoon in a game that you can hear on WPTF. With Chris Edwards to preview this weeks contest is the Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell.

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6:01

Brad McMillen, Assistant superintendent for Data,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/06

The Wake County Public School System announced earlier this week their four-year graduation rates reached an all-time high and proficiency on standardized state test approached or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in many subjects, according to data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Brad McMillen, Assistant Superintendent for Data, Research and Accountability for Wake County Public School System.

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4:55

James Ryals, Writer for The Assembly

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/06

This weekend marks the end of the Minor League Baseball season for many teams but for one team and one community in our state, it marks the end of an era. On Sunday the Down East Wood Ducks will play their final game of the Carolina League season but it will also be the final professional baseball game played in Kinston for the foreseeable future as the franchise will relocate. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this is a Kinston native and the author of the story that appears now on the

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6:10

Wake County Representative Maria Cervania

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/06

We are less than 60 days away from the 2024 Election and a number of races will be on the ballot this fall from the Presidential Election to a number of Council of State races across the Old North State. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the race is Wake County Representative Maria Cervania.

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6:01

Dr. Michael Bitzer, Catawba College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/05

With 60 days until election day, a number of political races are gaining attention with national and state-wide races across North Carolina with Chris Edwards to offer perspective on these races as well as preview the Presidential Debate is Catawba College Political Science Professor, Dr. Michael Bitzer.

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6:04

Steve Hauck, retired NY Police Lt. with Reaction to...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/05

A deadly school shooting in Winder, Georgia has left two students and two teacher dead with as many as nine others injured after, according to police a 14-year old student opened fire just after classes started. With us now to offer perspective is retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck.

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8:34

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current NC...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/05

There are just 60 days until election day in November and a number of races in our state are drawing lots of interest including the race for Governor where Attorney General Josh Stein (D) is facing off with Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R) in a race that is gaining national attention with North Carolina squarely listed as a battle ground state. Attorney General Stein joins Chris Edwards to discuss his campaign and other important topics.

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5:11

Tommy Pigott, Communications Director for the RNC

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/05

There are just 60 days until the Presidential Election as North Carolina is positioned as a battleground state as the race for the White House heats up and both Presidential campaigns making their pitch to voters across the Old North State. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Tommy Pigott, Communications Director for the RNC.

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6:28

Scott Peoples, North Carolina Veteran and Republican...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/05

Last night while speaking at Duke University in Durham, former Wyoming Congresswomen Liz Cheney said she was endorsing and would vote for Vice President Harris becoming the second former Republican member of congress to support the Vice President over Former President Donald Trump. With Chris Edwards to discuss this Scott Peoples.

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6:25

David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/04

We are about 60 days away from Election Day and a number of races across North Carolina are picking up steam and intensity. Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennan joins Chris Edwards to discuss some of the key headlines in this post Labor Day sprint to the finish line.

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6:11

Duke Energy Spokesperson Jeff Brooks

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/04

Duke Energy customers might see an increase in their bill over the next couple of months before prices go back down after the first of the year. We get some of the key points as well as talk tips to keep those prices down as we approach the fall with Duke Energy Spokesperson Jeff Brooks.

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6:21

John Drescher, Senior Editor at The Assembly

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/04

An article that was released on Tuesday on the web site, The Assembly, which outlines a long relationship between Republican Gubentorial Candidate and current North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and an adult store in Greensboro where the Lt. Governor was, according to the story, a regular customer. John Drescher, Senior Editor at The Assembly, joins Chris Edwards in studio to talk about this story, the reporting and the biggest take-a-ways.

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7:37

Frank Pierce, North Carolina's 13th District...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/04

As we march ahead toward Election Day, we continue to highlight the races that will appear on the ballot in November which include races for the White House, locally the council of state and a congressional race, too. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for Congress in North Carolina's 13th District is Frank Pierce.

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5:02

Shinica Thomas, Wake County Commissioner

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/04

On Tuesday Vice President Harris is set to unveil a wave of economic plans that would impact communities and small businesses in a speech today. That plan calls for expanding tax deduction and costs around starting a small business and removing some of those hurdles to get the business up and running. With Chris Edwards to discuss the plan is the Chair of the Wake County Commissioners Shinica Thomas.

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5:11

Sarah Crawford, Wake County Representative

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/03

We are 62 days away from Election Day and the race for the White House has kicked into high gear with both campaigns making their pitch to voters across our country. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on their campaign is Wake County Representative Sarah Crawford.

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6:18

Brad Knott, North Carolina's 13th District...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/03

As we march ahead toward Election Day, we continue to highlight the races that will appear on the ballot in November which include races for the White House, locally the council of state and a congressional race, too. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for Congress in North Carolina's 13th District is Brad Knott.

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4:03

Dallas Bonavita with Note in the Pocket

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/03

Note in the Pocket is a a local non-profit that's mission is to provide quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children and families. Unfortunately the organization has faced growing challenges and weeks of disruptions all stemming from Tropical Storm Debbie that hit our area in August. With Chris Edwards to talk through some of their struggles and how our listeners can help is Dallas Bonavita, Executive Director of Note in the Pocket.

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5:50

Monica Crowley, Trump campaign surrogate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/03

We are 62 days away from Election Day and the race for the White House has kicked into high gear with both campaigns making their pitch to voters across our country. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on their campaign is Monica Crowley, Trump Campaign Surrogate.

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