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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

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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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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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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