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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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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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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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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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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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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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