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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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6:42

Kaira Wagoner: Research Scientist at UNC Greensboro...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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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7:04

Alex Maness & Jim Haverkamp Owners of Shadowbox Studio

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2025/09/04

Coming soon...Durham will have a new place for film aficionados, art enthusiasts and everyone in between to watch movies and live events. Owners of Shadowbox Studio, Alex Maness and Jim Haverkamp, plan to open 'Skin and Bones Theater' on Parrish Street in Summer 2026. 'Skin and Bones' will be a place where you can view independent films and documentaries and where filmmakers can showcase their work. Alex Maness and Jim Haverkamp, the owners of Shadowbox Studio, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Durham’s

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6:27

Liz DeMattia Lead Research Scientiest for the Duke...

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2025/09/04

In the year since Hurricane Helene battered western North Carolina, an educational program has taken root there that teaches resilience to school children. Developed by experts at Duke and NC State along with North Carolina public school teachers, 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. Liz

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6:49

Steven Williams Member of Save St. Augustine’s...

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2025/09/04

As if it could afford any more adversity, St. Augustine’s University is dealing with the departure of its top executive. Dr. Marcus Burgess submitted his resignation July 16, which went into effect on Sunday. The Board of Trustees said Burgess cited personal reasons for his departure. Williams came aboard in December 2023. Steven Williams is a member of the group Save St. Augustine’s University. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest development.

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7:34

Scott Maitland Owner of Top of the Hill Restaurant...

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2025/09/02

Bill Belichick’s arrival in Chapel Hill has meant big business along Franklin Street. North Carolina sold out its season ticket allotment in the middle of summer. There’s lots of Belichick-related merchandise sold by various merchandise shops across downtown Chapel Hill. And then there’s Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery, the home of the UNC football and men’s basketball coach’s shows. Scott Maitland, the owner of Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what

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4:49

Dr. Nenad Bursac Professor of Cell Biology at Duke...

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2025/09/02

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and treatments that restore functionality after a heart attack are limited. But a new study from biomedical researchers at Duke University shows how a gene therapy they designed restores heart functionality in nonhuman primate models after a heart attack. This is the first demonstration of a gene therapy improving function in post heart attack nonhuman primate models. Dr. Nenad Bursac, Professor of Cell Biology at Duke University, joined Jeff

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6:38

Dr. Ray Tan Associate Professor of Urology at the UNC...

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2025/09/02

The American Cancer Society estimates that this year there will be 314-thousand new cases of prostate cancer, and 36-thousand deaths. A new study shows the disease is increasing in men of every age, including by about 3 percent per year in those younger than 55 and 6 percent per year in men over 55. Dr. Ray Tan, Associate Professor of Urology at the UNC Department of Health, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss ways to circumvent prostate cancer.

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7:34

Conor O’Neill Publisher of Devils Illustrated and...

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2025/09/02

It was a start to the Bill Belichick era that no North Carolina fan will ever forget—no matter how hard they try. TCU rolled into Chapel Hill and handed the Tar Heels a 48-14 loss on Monday night. It was Carolina’s worst home loss in 21 years. Now, there are questions regarding Belichick’s long-term future as a head coach since he’s only eight months younger than the man he replaced last winter, Mack Brown. Sportswriter Conor O’Neill of On3Sports joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the fallout from

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7:24

Witt Tuttle with Visit NC

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/28

New Numbers are in on Tourism in North Carolina.. Bruce Ferrell finds out more from Witt Tuttle with Visit NC

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7:11

2025 African American Cultural Festival

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2025/08/28

The 16th Annual African American Cultural Festival returns to downtown Raleigh this Labor Day weekend. Festival board member Dia Harris joins Jon Champion to share what makes this free, family-friendly event special — and why it’s a celebration the whole community should be part of.

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7:46

Bob Licht Original voice of the Carolina Mudcats

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/27

The final chapter of an influential piece of North Carolina baseball history is going on this week. It’s the final homestand for the Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium in Zebulon against the Delmarva Shorebirds. After 35 years in Zebulon, the Mudcats will move to Wilson at the conclusion of the season. The Mudcats find themselves in a pennant chase in the Carolina League's Northern Division. They are one-half game behind the Fredericksburg Nationals. The original voice of the Mudcats, Bob

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6:23

Dr. Douglas Overbey Duke Health

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/27

A procedure which uses living heart valves may have expanded application as a treatment for various types of pediatric heart valve conditions. The research was led by pediatric heart specialists at Duke Health. It looked at 19 children with various heart conditions who received a partial heart transplant, a procedure which uses living valves from donor hearts. Dr. Douglas Overbey, one of the authors of the study, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the results.

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6:54

Steve Rao Morrisville Town Councilman

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/27

President Donald Trump 50% tariffs on India has officially taken effect. Trump started the tariff rate at 25% but doubled it earlier this month as punishment for India buying Russian oil, making it one of the highest of the many tariffs imposed during Trump's ongoing global trade war. Steve Rao, a member of the Morrisville Town Council, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact the tariffs have on India and the United States.

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5:48

Tamika Kelly President of the North Carolina...

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2025/08/27

A new study from the website CouponBirds shows North Carolina teachers can spend around $1,600 a year on school supplies for their classroom. That’s a 22% increase from last year, when teachers spent on average around $1,300 during the school year. The North Carolina Association of Educators believes some of this could be alleviated with help from legislators instead of heavily relying on the community to pitch in. Tamika Kelly, the President of the North Carolina Association of Educators, joined

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6:40

Karen Fairley Executive Director for NC Center for...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/27

Authorities say a shooter opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Minneapolis Catholic church and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school. It’s something that sparks concern throughout North Carolina schools. Just two years ago, UNC-Chapel Hill had a shooting on campus, leaving a faculty member dead. Karen Fairley is the Executive Director for the NC Center for Safer Schools. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how leaders react after the tragedy in Minnesota.

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