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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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4:40

Dr. Mark Heise with the UNC School of Medicine 7/26/2024

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2024/07/26

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a viral infection that can affect birds and sometimes humans. There is currently a new strain which seems to be highly contagious among birds and can likely infect humans through direct or indirect contact with infected birds or their droppings. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Dr. Mark Heise with the UNC School of Medicine.

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4:48

Debra Farrington, Deputy Secretary and Chief Health...

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2024/07/26

Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA made it illegal for employees to discriminate against employees with disabilities and also provided better access to goods, services and communications, among other things for individuals with disabilities. With Chris Edwards to discuss this more in depth is Debra Farrington.

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6:25

North Carolina Representative Zack Hawkins 7/26/2024

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2024/07/26

It has been a wild week in politics in our country from President Biden announcing he would not seek reelection to Vice President Harris now the presumptive Democratic nominee and former President Trump making a stop in our state this week. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is North Carolina Representative Zack Hawkins.

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7:32

North Carolina Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue...

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2024/07/25

Vice President Harris has not yet selected her running mate as rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper being selected as a part of the ticket. A little closer to home the short sessions of the General Assembly has had a number of items coming out of Jones Street. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on all of these items is North Carolina Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue.

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6:34

April Morey, owner of the Cookie People 7/25/2024

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2024/07/25

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 Chris Edwards visits with April Morey owner of the Cookie People.

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7:21

Former North Carolina Congressman Dr. David Price...

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2024/07/25

Vice President Harris has not yet selected her running mate as rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper being selected as a part of the ticket, additionally President Biden addressed the nation last night for the first time since announcing he was not running for reelection, with Chris Edwards for perspective on all of this as well as the state of politics is former North Carolina Congressman Dr. David Price.

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5:37

CBS News Correspondent Scott MacFarlane 7/25/2024

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2024/07/25

A busy day in Washington on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of congress in the afternoon while President Biden spoke to the nation from the Oval Office to, for the first time, lay out the reasons he was not seeking reelection. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective on both those speeches and their impact is CBS News Correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

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4:58

Raleigh City Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/25

On Wednesday former President Donald Trump held a rally in Charlotte, his first event in North Carolina since Vice President Harris was named the presumptive nominee for the democratic party. With Chris Edwards now to offer thoughts on his speech is Raleigh City council member and Mayor Pro Tem, Jonathan Melton.

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5:21

Operations Manager for Pullen Park, Andrew Boos...

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2024/07/25

Today is National Merry-Go-Round day and one of the places in our area that has one of the best merry-go-rounds as well as many other attractions for kids of all ages is Pullen Park in Raleigh. Chris Edwards go's in-depth to learn more about the history of the park and to find out what events are going on this for the rest of the summer with the Operations Manager for Pullen Park, Andrew Boos.

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5:55

Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show...

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2024/07/24

President Biden is set to address the nation tonight just days after dropping out of the race for the White House this as current Vice President Kamala Harris has enough delegates to be the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party. While all of this is going on, President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Charlotte later today. With Chris Edwards to give perspective on all this is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

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5:40

Debbie Crane, Communication Director for The Nature...

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2024/07/24

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) North Carolina Chapter today announced that it will receive $67.8 million to conserve and restore peatlands, resulting in significant reductions of carbon dioxide emissions. The money is part of an historic $421 million grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program. With Chris Edwards now to talk more in depth is Debbie Crane, Communication Director for The Nature Conservancy, North Carolina Chapter.

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5:28

Retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck 7/24/2024

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2024/07/24

On Tuesday, Illinois Police released the bodycam video of a fatal shooting of an African American women in her home as 36-year old Sonya Massey who had called 911 for help was shot and now the deputy is facing murder charges. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck.

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5:39

Tom Jensen, Public Policy Polling 7/24/2024

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2024/07/24

A lot has been made about the changing political landscape across the country from movement at the top of the Democratic ticket to possible Vice President picks, polling is at the heart of it all. Chris Edwards gets some polling insight from Tom Jensen with Public Policy Polling.

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5:47

Rufus Edmisten former North Carolina Secretary of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/24

After President Joe Biden decided not to seek reelection over the weekend the Democratic Party seems to have coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris as she now has enough delegates to be the parties nominee. Now the question turns to selecting a Vice President and on the short list of possible running mates is North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. With Chris Edwards to offer some perspective on Governor Cooper and the strengths he could bring to the ticket is Rufus Edmisten former North Carolina

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5:38

Sloan Duvall, President of the UNC Young Democrats...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/24

Vice President Kamala Harris held her first rally since becoming the presumptive Democratic Nominee on Tuesday with an event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harris has secured enough delegates to become the parties nominee for the Presidency after current President Joe Biden decided over the weekend to drop out of the race. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Sloan Duvall, President of the UNC Young Democrats.

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4:35

Bill Cline, Extension Specialist of Small Fruit...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/24

July is National Blueberry Month and in North Carolina, blueberries are a popular summertime snack and a popular ingredient in whatever dessert is being made across the Old North State. With Chris Edwards to talk more about blueberries and their importance to people and to our state is Bill Cline, Extension Specialist of Small Fruit Production and Pathology at NC State.

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6:14

Michael Whatley, Chairmen of the RNC 7/24/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/24

Former President Donald Trump will be back in North Carolina today holding a rally in Charlotte just days after Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to become the Democratic Parties nominee for the Presidency after Joe Biden dropped out of the race over the weekend. With us now to preview Mr. Trump's visit as well as to offer perspective on the race as a whole is Michael Whatley, Chairmen of the RNC.

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10:03

Former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory 7/24/2024

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2024/07/24

Former President Donald Trump will be back in North Carolina today holding a rally in Charlotte just days after Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to become the Democratic Parties nominee for the Presidency after Joe Biden dropped out of the race over the weekend. With Chris Edwards to preview Mr. Trump's visit as well as to offer perspective on the race as a whole is former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory.

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6:14

Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network 7/24/2024

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2024/07/24

The weather in North Carolina has created highs and lows for farmers in our state over the last month - from extreme heat to drought conditions to now days of rain, our farmers continue to face challenges on a daily basis, with Chris Edwards to offer an update on how the weather has impacted our farms is Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network.

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6:47

North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/23

The Democratic Party is rallying behind Vice President Harris as she now has enough delegates to move forward as the parties nominee for the Presidency and challenge Donald Trump after President Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah Ross. (Photo Provided by Official Deborah Ross Website)

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