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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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7:56

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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5:19

Elizabeth Pipko, RNC National Spokeswomen.

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. With Chris Edwards to preview their campaign is Elizabeth Pipko, RNC National Spokeswomen.

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5:46

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/26

The FAA change the "No Smoking rule", Southwest might be making some changes, and some people are saying the future of air travel is eclectic. All these story's and more in Chris Edwards weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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7:42

CBS News Military Correspondent Jeff McCausland

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/26

After a heavy military exchange on Sunday, both Israel and Hezbollah seem to be indicating they are stepping back. This comes as Hezbollah's leader says the attack was in response to Israel killing a top militant commander in Beirut last month. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this conflict as well as provide an update on the Russia/Ukraine conflict is CBS News Military Correspondent Jeff McCausland.

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5:29

Robert Steele, Raleigh City Council Candidate

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/26

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 Robert Steele.

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3:25

Norma Behrend-Martinez, Air Experts and Lennox Team

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/23

Air Experts is seeking nominations for neighbors in need to be the program’s deserving recipient this year. Nominees that are a good fit for the program are community heroes, always putting others first. Whether it be someone who has lost their job, a struggling veteran, disabled, ill, elderly, or someone with limited income, Feel The Love is designed to help alleviate the issue of deserving individuals being unable to replace their old HVAC equipment and make their homes more comfortable on their

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6:06

Eric Fitts, Wake County Educator

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/23

The Democratic National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night with Vice President Harris officially accepting the parties nomination for the Presidency. However, the final day of the Convention in Chicago had a North Carolina flare with Governor Roy Cooper introducing the Vice President last night but earlier in the evening, Wake County educator Eric Fitts addressed the convention and Mr. Fitts is joining Chris Edwards via telephone to talk about this.

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6:53

Denny Edwards, President and CEO of Greater Raleigh...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/23

A report released on Thursday by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that Wake County welcomed a record 18.5 million visitors in 2023. With Chris Edwards to discuss these numbers and what it means for Raleigh is Denny Edwards, President and CEO of Greater Raleigh Visitors Bureau.

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7:16

Abel Maldonado, Former Lt. Governor of California

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/23

The Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Chicago last night with Vice President Harris officially becoming the democratic parties nominee for President as she addressed the convention. With us now to offer perspective and a rebuttal from last night at the convention is Abel Maldonado former Lt. Governor of California and a Trump Campaign Surrogate.

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6:02

Meagan Frost with the Wake County Animal Shelter

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/23

August is National Dog Month and now seems like a perfect time to bring that perfect pet into the life of you and your family. With Chris Edwards to talk about pet adoption and how you can bring your forever friend home is Meagan Frost with the Wake County Animal Shelter.

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5:50

Wiley Nickel, North Carolina 13th District Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/22

The Democratic National Convention continued on Wednesday night in Chicago and on the third night of the DNC Minnesota Governor officially accepted the nomination for the Vice Presidency. That convention will wrap up tonight with Vice President Harris formally accepting the nomination and addressing the delegates - with Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the convention is Wiley Nickel, North Carolina 13th District Congressman.

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7:03

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

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/22

The Democratic National Convention concludes tonight with Vice President Harris formally accepting the Democratic Parties nomination for the Presidency. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective on what we have seen this week as well as other items of note from the Presidential Race and races around our state is Dr. Michael Bitzer, Catawba College Political Science Director.

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