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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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5:20

Karen Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the North...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/09/03

As the calendar hits September it means that election season is officially underway and in this this wild election year, we have reached the point where ballots are set to be unveiled as North Carolina will become the first state to mail out absentee ballots. State Board of Elections executive director Karen Brinson Bell joins Chris Edwards to discuss different ways to cast your ballot.

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5:35

Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/30

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened up the season with a 19-17 win over Minnesota early this morning in a game you heard here on WPTF. With Chris Edwards now to talk about last nights performance and look ahead to next week is the Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell.

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6:34

Chad Brown, Republican Candidate for Secretary of State

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/30

There are a number of races that are on the ballot this fall including several that will impact the current Council of State. One of the races that will be decided by voters in the Old North State this November is the Secretary of State when Chad Brown is the Republican and the challenger in the race. Mr. Brown joins Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy.

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4:33

Melody Martin, President of the Board at Lighthouse...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/30

As traditional calendar students go back to the classroom this week, classes have also started for those students who are home schooled across Wake County and the state at large. With us now to discuss home schooling and some of the benefits and to answer some questions about the process is Melody Martin.

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7:27

Stormie Forte, Raleigh City Council Candidate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/30

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss their candidacy for the council is current Raleigh City Council member Stormie Forte.

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5:37

Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC2)

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/30

We are less than 70 days away from the election and North Carolina promises to play a key role in the Presidential Election with many pundits calling this one of the key battleground states. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective with North Carolina 2nd District Congresswoman Deborah Ross.

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5:07

Mayor Pro Temp Jonathan Melton

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/29

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for the council is current Raleigh City Councilman and Mayor Pro Temp Jonathan Melton.

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2:41

Raleigh Police Sergeant Reeves

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/29

Recently the Raleigh Police Department announced the creation of the Civilian Traffic Investigator Unit which is now assigned to handle some of the car accidents around the Capitol City. With Chris Edwards to talk more in depth about the program is Raleigh Police Sergeant Reeves.

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6:09

Reeves Peeler, Candidate for Raleigh City Council

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/29

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy is Reeves Peeler.

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5:21

James Bledsoe, Raleigh City Council candidate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/29

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy is James Bledsoe.

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11:05

Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/29

Chris Edwards gets the time to talk with Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, about what Donald Trump is expected to do in office and how he plans to fix the issues that are on the minds of Americans.

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7:56

Kerry Painter, Executive Director and General Manager...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/28

The city of Raleigh is now one step closer to approving a plan that would make way for a new Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. This is a move that has gotten some pushback from residents living in some of the nearby communities but business owners in downtown say Red Hat is critical to their operations. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Kerry Painter.

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3:46

North Carolina State Senator Vickie Sawyer

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/28

A lawsuit filed last week by a Greensboro mother on behalf of her son is raising new questions about Name, Image and Likeness for high school athletes across North Carolina. Rolanda Brandon the mother of Greensboro Grimsley High School quarterback Faizon Brandon field the lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction alleging those bodies overstepped state law when they restricted public high school athletes benefiting from NIL.

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8:58

Dale Folwell, State Treasurer

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/28

Those that are on the state health plan will have a new provider soon as Aetna is set to take over as the provider and third party administrator to state employees taking over from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Chris Edwards gets more details of the transition as we discuss other topics with State Treasurer Dale Folwell who joins us in studio this morning.

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6:22

Lyn Andrews, for reelection Board of Education Chair

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/28

There are a number local races this November outside of the National and sate-wide races that will impact our local communities on a daily basis. One of those races is for the Board of Education in Johnston County which has a number of candidates that are seeking a post on that Board. With Chris Edwards to talk about the work they have already done on the board and their candidacy for reelection is current Board of Education Chair Lyn Andrews.

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5:56

Kay Carroll, Board of Education member

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/28

There are a number local races this November outside of the National and sate-wide races that will impact our local communities on a daily basis. One of those races is for the Board of Education in Johnston County which has a number of candidates that are seeking a post on that Board. With Chris Edwards to talk about the work they have already done on the board and their candidacy for reelection is current Board of Education member Kay Carroll

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6:13

North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/27

We are nearly 70 days away from the Presidential Election and the race for the White House continues to intensify with both candidates hitting the trail hard over the final 2+ months until election day. Chris Edwards previews their campaigns with State Representative Zack Hawkins (D-Durham).

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8:29

Valerie Bauerline, Aurther of The Devil at His Elbow:...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/27

Alex (Ellick) Murdaugh A prominent South Carolina attorney was convicted of the murder of his wife and son in a story that captured the attention of the country. With Chris Edwards to talk about this story is Wall Street Journal Reporter and author of the new book: The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty, Valerie Bauerline.

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9:03

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/27

There are a number of topics and stories that are making headlines across our country and our state, that under the backdrop of our run-up to the 2024 Presidential Election which is about 70 days away. With Chris Edwards for his monthly visit to discuss a number of these topics is the North Carolina Senior Senator Thom Tillis.

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5:27

Wake County Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/27

There are thousands of students in Wake County are back in the classroom today with Traditional Calendar schools back in session this morning. With Chris Edwards to preview the first day of school and the school year ahead is the Superintendent of Wake County Schools Dr. Robert Taylor.

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