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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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5:16

Austin Grimes: CPO of Stop Solider Suicide Data on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/15

Stop Soldier Suicide, a nonprofit based in Raleigh, is leading an initiative called The Black Box Project. The program analyzes digital footprints to identify warning signs that may precede suicide, with the goal of saving lives before it’s too late. Austin Grimes, Chief Product Officer with Stop Soldier Suicide, joined Jeff Hamlin to explain how the project works and its potential impact.

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5:11

Noel Nickle of North Carolina Center for Alternatives...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/15

The fatal stabbing on a Charlotte light-rail train last month has reignited debate over the death penalty in North Carolina. On Thursday, Senate leader Phil Berger called for ending the state’s moratorium, blaming judges, doctors, and elected officials for halting executions due to what he described as “leftist political biases” rather than justice for victims’ families. Noel Nickle, with the North Carolina Center for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the issue.

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5:59

Dale Sela: Realtor with Blue Moon Properties on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/15

It’s been more than two months since Tropical Depression Chantal tore through Chapel Hill, and for some residents, recovery has been slow and painful. One woman who relied on her RV for housing is finding the road back to normal much harder than expected. Dale Sela, a Realtor with Blue Moon Properties in Chapel Hill, joined Jeff Hamlin to share her story.

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6:31

Tami Fitzgerald Executive Director of the NC Values...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/11

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was assassinated as he parried questions from an audience of thousands at a Utah college. The shooter has not been found. Authorities say Kirk was killed with a single shot from a rooftop on Wednesday. Whoever fired the gun then slipped away amid the chaos of screams and students fleeing the Utah Valley University campus. Tami Fitzgerald is the Executive

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5:29

Paul Lewis Vice President for the N.C. State Chapter...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/11

Paul Lewis Vice President for the N.C. State Chapter of Turning Point USA) NC State students involved in Turning Point USA, the conservative youth advocacy organization co-founded by Charlie Kirk, are reacting with shock and grief after his assassination at a college event in Utah, Wednesday. Chapter Vice President Paul Lewis is hosted a vigil for Kirk at the Talley Student Union in Raleigh. Lewis joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what he’ll remember about Kirk

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7:11

Ned Mangum Former Wake County District Attorney

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/11

State lawmakers are offering their own ideas to fight crime, after the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on the Charlotte light rail system -- Speaking to reporters at the legislative building, State Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger said one proposal will address the return of the death penalty. Ned Mangum is a former Wake County District Attorney. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the challenges that magistrates face in keep recidivists behind bars.

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7:32

Todd Sharman of "STAYIN’ ALIVE: One Night of the Bee...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/10

STAYIN’ ALIVE: One Night of the Bee Gees is the ultimate tribute to the brothers Gibbs that offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin’,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “Nights on Broadway,” and “Stayin’ Alive.” In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke,” “Massachusetts,” “Fanny Be Tender,” “Words,” and “To Love Somebody” among other great hits. Todd Sharman

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6:09

Gina Stephens Raleigh Magazine

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/10

Raleigh magazine is out with its annual list of the best 25 restaurants .. Bruce Ferrell gets the delicious details from editor Gina Stephens.

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5:44

David McLennan Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/10

Earlier this week, Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Michael Whatley told a group of pastors that "we don't need a separation of church and state." Bruce Ferrell talked about that and other political topics with David McLennan, political science professor David McLennan.

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7:42

Andrew Bennington N.C. State University Economics...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/10

After months of pushback from neighborhoods, the Raleigh Greenway Committee has reached a recommendation to bring to the Parks Board regarding the Big Branch Greenway project. This route would run straight through the backyards in the Anderson Forest neighborhood, including Andrew Bennington. On Tuesday, Bennington joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his frustration with the process.

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7:35

Lee Turner Attorney and former Raleigh Police Officer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/10

The FBI is among the federal agencies looking into the deadly Aug. 22 knife attack on a Charlotte light rail. In a Sept. 8 social media post, director Kash Patel said the FBI had been investigating the case “from day one.” In the same post, he also told the public to “stay tuned.” State Auditor Dave Boliek has also announced an investigation. Lee Turner, a former Raleigh police officer who is now an attorney, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss security on public transportation.

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5:39

Wes Hohenstein Meteorologist for CBS17

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/10

After a sweltering start, it’s been a strange finish to summer. Across central North Carolina, there was only one 90-degree day in the month of August. Yet in the opening week of September, there were two days over 90-degrees. It comes after the warmest June and July on record. What can people expect until September 22, when fall officially starts? Wes Hohenstein, meteorologist for CBS17, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the unusual weather.

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6:23

Alex Glover: Retired Geologist from Active Minerals...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/08

Alex Glover has spent 35 years studying rocks and minerals around the world, and in retirement he chose to live among some of the oldest formations in the U.S. in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. But when Tropical Storm Helene struck last September, the Little Switzerland resident was stunned by the damage it left behind. Now, he’s turning that experience into education—hosting forums to help mountain residents better understand the geology around them. Jeff Hamlin spoke with Glover

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6:58

Mike Walden: N.C. State University Economics...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/08

The U.S. economy showed more signs of weakness in August, adding just 22,000 jobs. The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report also revised earlier numbers, cutting 279,000 jobs from May through July, including a rare payroll decline of 13,000 in June—the first since the pandemic. Mike Walden, N.C. State University Economics Professor Emeritus, joined Jeff Hamlin to break down what the report says about the labor market.

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6:42

Kaira Wagoner: Research Scientist at UNC Greensboro...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/08

A dangerous parasite is threatening bee colonies worldwide, putting a vital pollinator at risk. Since honey bees are essential to North Carolina’s largest industry—agriculture—researchers are working urgently to protect them. At UNC Greensboro, Kaira Wagoner and her team are studying ways to defend bees, from the honeycomb to the laboratory. Wagoner joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss efforts to safeguard one of the planet’s most prolific pollinators.

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6:11

J.B. Buxton: Durham Technical Community College...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/08

North Carolina Central University and Durham Technical Community College are launching a new partnership designed to create smoother pathways into the life sciences industry. The agreement aligns Durham Tech’s Applied Science associate programs with bachelor’s degrees in NCCU’s College of Health and Sciences, allowing students to transfer credits seamlessly and avoid extra coursework. Durham Tech President J.B. Buxton joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the initiative.

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6:41

Dr. Jeffrey Shevach Associate Professor of Medicine...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/04

A new study reveals that about one in 12 patients who are diagnosed with two or more different types of cancer were born with a mutation in a known cancer risk gene. This discovery could reshape how genetic testing is offered to cancer patients. People with multiple cancer diagnoses are not routinely tested for inherited cancer risk genes. The study’s authors suggest that the elevated frequency of inherited cancer risk genes in this group warrants broader access to genetic screening. Dr. Jeffrey

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6:33

Kathryn Stevenson Associate Professor at N.C. State...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/04

Nearly one year since Hurricane Helene, the rebuilding from Hurricane Helene continues. A program called “Ready, Set, Resilience” focuses on ecological, personal and community resilience. It originated in eastern North Carolina, growing out of the need to support Carteret County students and teachers in the wake of two hurricanes following the pandemic. In the wake of Hurricane Helene last fall, teachers in western North Carolina reached out to the program. It is designed for middle school students

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8:07

Dr. David Wohl Clinical Scientist at UNC Health

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/04

State officials say they want Florida to be the first state to end all vaccine mandates for children, including for polio. Health experts warn this goes against science - that decades of data show that vaccines are safe and effective. A new CBS News Poll shows that 74 percent of Americans think government should make vaccines more available, not less. Dr. David Wohl, a clinical scientist at UNC Health, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the plan by Florida officials.

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6:24

Amy Brundle Director of Marketing for National...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/04

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Amy Brundle with the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ North Carolina chapter joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Suicide

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