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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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5:39

State Auditor, Jessica Holmes 7/9/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

The State Auditor plays an important part in state government and their duties may often go unnoticed. Chris Edwards gets a chance to speak with State Auditor, Jessica Holmes to discuss what their office does and what they do for the people of North Carolina. (Photo Courtesy of Jessica Holmes and NC Auditor Department)

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5:20

Jessie Jane Duff, gunnery Sergeant and Director of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

First Lady Jill Biden was in Wilmington yesterday speaking to a group of military families and said that her husband, President Joe Biden considers support of the military and veterans a sacred obligation. With us now to discuss is Jessie Jane Duff, Gunnery Sergeant and the Director of Veteran for Trump.

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6:23

Brad Briner, candidate for State Treasure 7/9/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

The State Treasurer position is on the ballot this upcoming election and Chris Edwards gets a moment to talk with Brad Briner, who is running for the office in this up coming election cycle.

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5:58

Darshan Patel Emergency Management Team Leader with...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

After an Emergency alert from the Nuclear plant on Monday. many North Carolinians are left wondering why they got this alert. Chris Edwards gets a moments to speak with Darshan Patel, the Emergency Management Team Leader for Wake County Government about this alert and what caused it.

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6:30

Jill Schlesinger 7/8/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

There’s nothing like a soaring stock market to make the summer more enjoyable. The S&P 500 index’s near 15 percent return for the first half of the year ranks as the 13th best start since 1950, according to Comerica Wealth Management. With Chris Edwards to discuss is CBS News Business Analyst, Jill Schlesinger.

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5:49

Dan Spuller, Head of Industry Affairs for the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that bans the State from instituting a US Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency or CBDC. The Governor faced some criticism for his veto as House Bill 690 passed with a 109-4 vote in the House and a 39-5 vote in the Senate last month. With us now to discuss is Dan Spuller, Head of Industry Affairs for the Blockchain Association

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7:46

Cyndey Davis-English, Founder/Design Principal-The...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

July is National Independent Retailer Month and all month long we will highlight Independent retailers in our communities that are working each day to provide goods and services to those in our areas. Today we visit with Cyndey Davis-English, Founder/Design Principal-The English Garden.

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5:17

Luke Farley, Candidate for Labor Commissioner 7/8/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

As we look ahead to the general election this November there are a number of state-wide races on the ballot for several positions within the Council of State several offices changing leadership. One of those positions that will have a new leader is Labor Commissioner and one of the candidates for that position is Luke Farley, he joins Chris Edwarads in studio.

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6:34

Mike Davis on North Carolina Farms 7/8/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

Many in our area finally saw rain over the weekend but that has done little to help the farmers of our state who are facing challenges due to the lack of rain as well as the excessive heat. With us now to discuss the impacts on our farms as well as the need for the passage of the Farm Bill in congress is Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network.

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4:24

Cami McCormick, CBS News Correspondent 7/5/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/05

As we focus on a number of issues here at home from the status of the President, the Supreme Court ruling on Presidential Immunity and other issues, we have perhaps lost perspective on what is happening overseas with the wars between Israel and Hamas as well as Ukraine and Russia. With Chris Edwards for perspective on these conflicts ins CBS News Correspondent Cami McCormick.

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8:13

Michele Woodhouse 7/5/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/05

There are a number of key issues on the minds of Americans and North Carolinians as it relates to the political scene as well as state-wide races here across the Old North State, with Chris Edwards for perspective on a number of things is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

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8:13

North Carolina 5th District Congresswomen Dr....

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/05

There are a number of issues that are on the minds of Americans as it relates to the Presidential Election in addition, several lawmakers have now called on President Biden to not seek reelection for the Presidency. Chris Edwards joins North Carolina 5th District Congresswomen Dr. Virginia Foxx to talk about these issues and more.

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6:27

Carolina Mudcats General Manager David Lawrence 7/5/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/05

The Carolina Mudcats continue their homestand tonight and Saturday night against the Down East Wood Ducks with fireworks scheduled after each contest in the Mudcats for America weekend. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Carolina Mudcats General Manager David Lawrence.

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7:44

Congressman Wiley Nickel 7/3/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/03

On Tuesday North Carolina 13th District Congressman, Wiley Nickel introduced legislation called the Keep Housing Affordable Act to bolster the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and incentivize developers to maintain to affordability of housing units for extended periods. The Congressman joins Chris Edwards to talk about that legislation as well as other items of note in congress.

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6:00

Mike Causey, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/03

Fireworks are a consistent cause of fire and injury every year, not just around the holidays. Chris Edwards and Mike Causey, the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, talk about how you can stay safe this year around fireworks.

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5:38

Talk of the Town - William Lewis Cary Cultural Arts...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/03

Cary has a lot of planned this summer and is hosting events that everyone can enjoy. Chris Edwards gets a moment to speak with William Lewis Cary's Cultural Arts Manager in our Talk of the Town segment.

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5:54

Wit Tuttell, Visit NC 7/3/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/03

North Carolina is seeing a resurgence in tourism as we recover from the pandemic. Chris Edwards gets a moment to talk with Wit Tuttell with Visit NC about these records breaking numbers and the on going boom in tourism in North Carolina

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6:45

Mark Ezzell, Booze It & Lose It /Governors Highway...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/03

Booze it & loose it is back this year as always, Mark Ezzell joins Chris Edwards to discuss what the police is doing this year to crack down on drinking and driving as well the highway safety program.

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6:26

Wayne Lee, UNC History Professor on the History of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/03

How America came to be can be often overlooked on 4th of July by all the festivities. Wayne Lee, UNC History Professor talks with Chris Edwards about what this holiday is all about.

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6:22

Jay Town, Lawyer and Trump Campaign Surrogate 7/2/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/02

After the Supreme Courts decision on President Trumps immunity many are left wondering what that means for the Former President and the President as a whole. To talk about it from Trump perspective, Chris Edwards speaks with Jay Town, lawyer and Trump Campaign Surrogate

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