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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, 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 you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all afternoon long!

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7:23

Chris Cooper on Biden’s Uncertain Path to a Second...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/07/02

There’s uncertainty surrounding the Biden campaign’s quest for a second term in the White House. Even the president’s staunchest supporters admitted his performance in the first debate against Donald Trump was a disaster. For the first time, a Democratic Congressman is calling for Biden to drop out of the race. But who would replace the president on the ticket if he does leave? And can that replacement unite Democrats in time for the November election? Or does Biden stay in the race in his latest

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5:33

Dr. Abhi Mehrotra on Protecting Against Heat Stroke...

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2024/07/01

The heat on June 26 set a new record in Raleigh, reaching 103 degrees and breaking the old record of 102 degrees that had stood since 1952. In the past six days, 32 people have visited Duke Health emergency departments for heat-related illnesses. In Wake County, 43 patients have been treated for emergency heat-related illnesses this month, up from 31 patients for all of June 2023. Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, Assistant Medical Director of the Chapel Hill Emergency Department, says his team has seen a “few

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5:42

Tami Fitzgerald on Supreme Court's Emergency Abortion...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/07/01

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now, in a procedural order that left key questions unanswered and could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon. By a 6-3 vote, the decision reverses the court’s earlier order that had allowed an Idaho abortion ban to go into effect, even in medical emergencies. The North Carolina Values Coalition has come out strongly against the decision. Tami Fitzgerald, Executive

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6:46

Chris Confessore on North Carolina Symphony's ‘70s...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/07/01

Revisit the sounds of the ‘70s with music by James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, and more for the holiday weekend. The North Carolina Symphony will host a concert on July 6 at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. The conductor for the event, Chris Confessore, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the event and everything that attendees can look forward to for the holiday weekend concert.

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6:44

Duke Health Researchers Discover Potential Treatment...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/07/01

In a groundbreaking study, Duke Health researchers have identified a way to potentially reverse liver aging and restore liver function. Utilizing experiments on mice and human liver tissue, the team discovered the mechanisms causing liver cells to die with age and managed to reverse this process using an investigational drug. Dr. Anna Mae Diehl, professor of medicine at Duke University, joins Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss these findings, published in "Nature Aging," and their

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7:30

Wake County Roundup: Fuquay-Varina Commissioner Bryan...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/28

Fuquay-Varina Commissioner Bryan Haynes joins Steve Rao to talk about everything Fuquay-Varina has to offer.

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8:13

Wake County Roundup: Glen York Mayor of Zebulon \...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/28

Glen York Mayor of Zebulon joins Steve Rao to talk about everything Zebulon has to offer

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6:03

Anderson Clayton on Biden's Rally in Raleigh and the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/28

Anderson Clayton, Chairperson of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins Anthony DeHart on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the energy at Biden's rally in Raleigh and her perspectives on the president's recent debate performance. Anderson shares insights on the rally, the excitement among North Carolina Democrats, and the importance of youth engagement in the political process. She also addresses calls for an open convention and emphasizes the critical role of North Carolina in the upcoming

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6:24

John Policastro, President of North Carolina Auto...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/27

Car dealerships nationwide had to adapt their operations following a cyber attack that disrupted the management software commonly used. CDK Global informed its dealership clients that their essential software tools would likely remain incomplete for the rest of the month due to a hack that caused a widespread outage. John Policastro, President of North Carolina Auto Deals, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the cyber attack's impact on dealerships across North Carolina.

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6:28

Reid Wilson, Secretary of N.C. Department of Natural...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/27

Governor Roy Cooper has unveiled plans for a new North Carolina Music Office to be housed within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. This initiative aims to support and showcase the state's rich musical heritage, musicians, and industry. The Music Office will serve as a central hub for a range of music-focused programs and investments statewide, consolidating and enhancing the department’s existing music initiatives. Reid Wilson, secretary of the N.C. Department of

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6:29

Apple Pauses East Coast Hub Plans at RTP: Insights...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/27

Apple has paused plans for its East Coast hub at Research Triangle Park. Initially announced in 2021, Apple's $1 billion project was set for development along Little Drive in Morrisville. However, the company has decided to delay progress on its $552 million RTP campus, extending the construction timeline in the state. Mike Walden, N.C. State Professor Emeritus of Economics at N.C. State, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss Apple’s decision to pause development.

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12:31

Major League Cricket Returns to Morrisville:...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/26

Morrisville is set to host Major League Cricket again this summer, with multiple matches scheduled at Church Street Park throughout July. The inaugural game on July 5 will feature the Seattle Orcas against MI New York. Major League Cricket had several matches in Morrisville last year. This comes at a notable time for cricket in the United States, following their victory over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup earlier this summer. Steve Rao, Morrisville Town Councilman, discussed the return of Major

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7:35

Keith Poston of WakeEd Partnership Discusses 'Back to...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/26

Keith Poston, the President of the WakeEd Partnership, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the launch of “Back to Schools with Tools4Schools” on July 9. This eight-week community-wide school supply drive aims to support WakeEd’s free classroom supply store for Wake County Public School teachers, Tools4Schools. Running from July 9 to August 26, the drive concludes just before the start of the traditional school year.

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7:02

Matt Chazanow Discusses Transition to N.C. State...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/26

Matt Chazanow is the new play-by-play man for the N.C. State Wolfpack, replacing Gary Hahn, who retired in April after 34 years. Chazanow, who arrives in Raleigh from Washington State, where he spent nine years as the voice of the Cougars, is a New Jersey native. Since 2022, he has been a national play-by-play announcer for Westwood One and has been with Learfield since 2008. Previously, Chazanow worked in Winston-Salem before moving to Pullman, Washington, in 2015. He joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF

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6:59

David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/26

Four years ago, then-President Trump arrived at the first debate with Joe Biden in Cleveland seemingly determined to steamroll Biden at every turn. The debate turned into chaos. The second and final presidential debate of 2020, held in Nashville, Tennessee, was far more subdued. On Thursday night, President Biden and Trump will debate once again in Atlanta. How important will the debate be following in swaying independent voters after Trump was convicted of a felony? David McLennan, Meredith College

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5:56

AAA's Tiffany Wright Shares Safe Travel Tips for...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/25

AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in North Carolina. AAA says more than 70.9 million people in the United States are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home for July 4. Of those, 2.2 million will be North Carolinians. AAA’s Independence Day travel forecast measures domestic trips of 50 miles or more during a nine-day period from June 29 to July 7. Tiffany Wright of AAA Carolinas joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss what

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6:52

Kerry Painter, Executive Director of Red Hat...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/25

Downtown Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater is poised for a record-breaking 2024 season with 51 concerts scheduled, nearly triple the amount since its 2010 debut. Starting in April, this year’s concert series has already seen sell-out performances by Bryson Tiller, Queens of the Stone Age, Chappell Roan, and Khruangbin, with more expected through late October. Kerry Painter, Executive Director of Red Hat Amphitheater, discussed the season's strong start with Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News.

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4:27

Stephanie Hawco Discusses RDU's New Panama City...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/25

Stephanie Hawco, a spokesperson for RDU Airport, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the new service to Panama, making traveling from the Research Triangle region to Central and South America and the Caribbean easier with direct flights to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama on Copa Airlines. Copa will become RDU’s 18th airline and Panama City will be its 10th international destination when service begins in June. As part of the Star Alliance with United

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6:02

Paula Savchenko of Cannacore Group Discusses Medical...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/25

The North Carolina Senate has voted three times in three years to legalize medical marijuana, but so far, most Republicans in the House have postured for it not to get to a vote. As it stands, the proposal will allow adults 21 and older with a qualifying medical condition and a state-issued medical cannabis identification card to purchase cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries. Paula Savchenko, a founding partner of Cannacore Group advocating for medical marijuana legalization in North Carolina,

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5:59

Exposing Child Predators: Inside Black Biden's Sting...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/24

In this episode, Jeff Hamlin speaks with Black Biden, a YouTuber known for exposing suspected child predators in Long Beach, California. They discuss the recent arrest of Harlan Frye, the former Human Resources director for the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Frye, 62, was arrested in early June on a felony charge of arranging a meeting with a child for lewd purposes. The arrest, caught on video and posted on YouTube, reveals the disturbing circumstances leading to Frye's downfall. Join Jeff

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