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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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7:06

Hannah Cox of Net-Choice

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/22

On Wednesday, former President Trump was in Asheboro to campaign with his running mate, JD Vance. This was the first outdoor rally for Mr. Trump since last month's assassination attempt and the former President spent a large portion of his speech critiquing his opponents this fall. However, the GOP nominee did spend time talking about National Security Issues as well as some proposals within the Tech industry. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the Former President's Tech Policies is Hannah

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6:27

Sonny Joy Nelson, Trump Campaign's Director of Media...

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. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective and a rebuttal of last night at the convention is Sonny Joy Nelson, Trump Campaign's Director of Media Affairs.

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6:16

Michael Easley, NC Eastern District Attorney 8/21/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/21

Michael Easley, the North Carolina Eastern District Attorney has been taking action against drug trafficking and gun violence in his district. He has helped get more federal support to local law enforcement and is tackling each part of his district differently deepening on their needs. There has also been a heavy focus on helping kids that are at high risk to become members of gangs and to help communities view their local police as someone they can trust. Chris Edwards speaks with Michael Easley

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5:01

Gunnery Sergeant and Veterans for Trump Executive...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/21

The Democratic National Convention continued on Tuesday night in Chicago where former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered key note addresses. With Chris Edwards to offer a rebuttal of yesterday at the DNC is Jessie Jane Duff, Gunnery Sergeant and Veterans for Trump Executive Director.

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6:14

Jack Nance, Executive Director of the Carolinas Golf...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/21

August is National Golf Month and in North Carolina we have thousands of tremendous golf courses for a game that continues to rise in popularity. With Chris Edwards to discuss golf in North Carolina as well as the game as a whole is Jack Nance, Executive Director of the Carolinas Golf Association.

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6:26

Dan Bishop, North Carolina 8th District Congressman...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/21

Their are several state-wide races that are on the ballot this fall in North Carolina and one of them is the race for the Attorney General. With Chris Edwards to discuss the race as well as one of the events he has coming up across the state is Dan Bishop.

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3:18

Eric Wiloughby, a DNC Delegate from North Carolina...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/21

The Democratic National Convention continued on Tuesday night in Chicago where former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered key note addresses. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective on yesterday at the DNC and to preview what's coming up today is Eric Wiloughby, a DNC Delegate from North Carolina.

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5:32

Devin Freeman, DNC Delegate from North Carolina...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/20

The Democratic National Convention got underway on Monday night in Chicago as Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, First Lady Jill Biden and outgoing President Joe Biden addressing the delegates. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on night one oat the DNC and look ahead to today is Devin Freeman a DNC Delegate from North Carolina.

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7:01

Former United States Attorney for the Northern...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/20

The Democratic National Convention got underway on Monday night in Chicago as Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, First Lady Jill Biden and outgoing President Joe Biden addressing the delegates. With Chris Edwards to offer a rebuttal of last night at the DNC is Former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and a Trump campaign surrogate, Jay Town.

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7:12

Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO NC Pork Council 8/20/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/20

Pork is not only a mainstay in our diet but also a delicious addition to any meal and since today is National Bacon Lovers Day it gives us a reason to talk a little bacon and the pork industry as a whole. Here is the Conversation Chris Edwards had with Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council.

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5:42

Meredith College Political Science Professor, David...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/20

The Democratic National Convention got underway on Monday with speeches from Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton as well as the keynote address from outgoing President Joe Biden. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the DNC, the race for the White House as well as the race for the Governor's Mansion in North Carolina is Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennen.

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5:09

Caroline Sunshine, Trump Campaign Deputy...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/19

The Democratic National Convention gets underway today in Chicago where the Harris and Walz ticket will officially become the Democratic ticket. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective and rebuttal to the DNC is Caroline Sunshine, Trump Campaign Deputy Communications Director.

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5:59

State Representative and DNC Delegate Maria Cervania...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/19

The Democratic National Convention gets underway today in Chicago where both the first lady and President are expect to speak, additionally, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will address the delegates. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the Democratic National Convention is Wake County Representative and DNC Delegate Maria Cervania.

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6:26

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff 8/19/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/19

Chris Edwards speaks with aviation analyst Jay Ratliff about a flight canceled for backing over a tug, an American Airlines flight trapped in Bermuda, and more in their weekly conversation.

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5:47

State Rep. Zach Hawkins 8/16/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/16

As it is the two year anniversary of Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act we go over some of the impact that it had and what Republican's have to say about the act and how it is continuing to affect Americans. To discuss this and more Tony Riggsbee speaks with representative Zach Hawkins.

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6:04

AG Josh Stein 8/15/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/15

Tony Riggsbee joins Josh Stein for his monthly conversation with WPTF, this time to discuss the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby and DNA testing kits.

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5:42

Tal Whittle, Director of Development and Advancement...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/15

Tal Whittle, Director of Development and Advancement with the Habitat for Humanity talks with Tony Riggsbee about what they are doing to combat affordable housing with Durham.

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7:23

State representative Cynthia Ball 8/14/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/14

Rising drug cost has been a persistent issue across the nation and one state representative who plans on addressing this issue is Cynthia Ball. Here is the conversation Tony Riggsbee has with State representative Cynthia Ball.

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6:06

Dean Linke on Soccer 8/12/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/12

The popularity of soccer in the triangle keeps rising, in particular that of college soccer but a couple of storied programs will have new leaders on their bench over the next couple of years. It was announced on Sunday in a statement that after 47 seasons in Chapel Hill, longtime UNC Women's Soccer Head Coach Anson Dorrance has retired. Dorrance who would 21 NCAA Championships will hold a press conference this afternoon. That news comes just weeks after Duke's longtime Women's Soccer Coach Robbie

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5:57

CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger 8/12/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/08/12

Sometimes its nice to start the week off with some good news and we get some of that today as the 2024 Medicare Trustees Reports showed improvement, why is that good news and what does it mean for healthcare, we get all the details from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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