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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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7:53

Dr. Alan Huddleston, acting U.S. chief veterinary...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/18

Dr. Alan Huddleston, acting U.S. chief veterinary officer at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, joins Lisa Price to discuss the largest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in U.S. history, how the spring migration season increases the risk of the virus spreading to backyard and commercial flocks, and what free biosecurity resources USDA is offering to help poultry owners protect their birds.

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11:06

Sarah Redpath, board chair of the Fine Arts League of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/17

Sarah Redpath, board chair of the Fine Arts League of Cary, joins Lisa Price to discuss the organization's first-ever artists catalog featuring more than 74 regional artists and a public book signing event set for March 27 at the FALC Gallery in downtown Cary.

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9:58

Sheena Easton, singer and actress, on her career and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/17

Sheena Easton joins Lisa Price to discuss a career spanning nearly five decades, from her Grammy Award-winning recordings to Broadway and television, and what fans can expect when she performs at the BTI Center for the Performing Arts on March 20.

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11:51

Ashley Virginia, singer-songwriter, on touring by...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/16

North Carolina singer-songwriter Ashley Virginia joins Lisa Price to discuss her partnership with NC by Train and what it is like to travel between North Carolina and New York by rail while on tour.

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5:22

Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the latest in...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/16

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price for his weekly look at the latest news in the aviation industry.

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9:20

Kaila'Shea Menendez, Durham Sports Commission deputy...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/16

Kaila'Shea Menendez, deputy director of the Durham Sports Commission, joins Lisa Price to discuss how Bull City leaders are expanding opportunities for women and girls in athletics and positioning Durham as a destination for major women's sporting events during Women's History Month.

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6:40

Jonathan Blaes, National Weather Service...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/16

National Weather Service meteorologist Jonathan Blaes joins Lisa Price to break down a level 4 severe weather threat for central North Carolina, including multiple rounds of storms expected throughout the day with the most dangerous conditions likely arriving mid to late afternoon. Blaes warns residents to expect wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph, possible power outages and dangerous road conditions, and advises people to charge their phones and stay off the roads as temperatures drop back near freezing

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7:40

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on tax...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/16

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down the IRS's annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams, including AI-powered phone impersonators, phishing emails, ghost tax preparers and social media tax misinformation, and explains what filers can do to protect themselves before the April deadline.

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11:51

Dey Rossell and Kristen Upton on triplet otter pups...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/13

Dey Rossell, communications manager, and Kristen Upton, lead otter keeper at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, join Lisa Price to discuss the recently born triplet otter pups and what to expect as the aquarium prepares to close for a major expansion and renovation.

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12:08

Bernice Russell-Bond on North Carolina's...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/13

Bernice Russell-Bond, state chief information security officer at the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, joins Lisa Price to discuss the state's partnership with GovRAMP to improve cybersecurity and connectivity for vendors and government offices, as well as a new internship program aimed at building a cyber talent pipeline for North Carolina.

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7:15

Larysa Murray on women leading disaster response at...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/13

Marine Corps veteran Larysa Murray, deputy director of volunteer management at Team Rubicon, joins Lisa Price to discuss the growing role women play in disaster response operations at the veteran-led humanitarian organization. Murray, who has completed 17 deployments including a recent response in Alaska following Typhoon Halong, reflects on her path from military service to the front lines of disaster relief during Women's History Month.

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11:00

Rosie Rios on America250's national startup...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/12

Rosie Rios, chair of America250, joins Lisa Price to discuss a national startup competition inviting college students to pitch bold, scalable ideas for a chance to win $25,000 in grant funding as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Applications are open through March 31, and 10 winners will be selected.

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8:32

Renae Newmiller on Ella's Race and the fight against...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/12

Renae Newmiller joins Lisa Price to share the story of her daughter Ella, who was diagnosed with a rare pediatric brain cancer in 2008 and passed away in 2012. Ella's Race, a 10K, 5K and 1-mile road race, will be held March 21 at North Ridge Country Club with proceeds benefiting The Cure Starts Now foundation. To register or volunteer, visit ellasrace.com.

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8:50

Gary Harris on how rising fuel costs are affecting...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/12

Gary Harris, executive director of the North Carolina Petroleum and Convenience Marketers, joins Lisa Price to discuss the impact of rising fuel costs on small businesses and consumers across the state and whether the increases are fear-driven or market-driven.

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9:01

Julian Griffee on Garner's transportation plan update...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Julian Griffee, senior planner for the Town of Garner, joins Lisa Price to discuss the town's ongoing transportation plan update, the challenges facing one of the region's fastest-growing communities and how residents can make their voices heard during the public outreach process.

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7:40

Rachel Miller on free business training for veteran...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Rachel Miller of the PenFed Foundation joins Lisa Price to discuss a free three-day incubator program running March 18-20 at the First Flight Venture Center in Raleigh, designed to help veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs pressure-test their business ideas and take the first steps toward launch.

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9:22

Caitlin Hochul on North Carolina's mental health care...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Caitlin Hochul, senior vice president of public policy at Inseparable, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new workforce report examining how North Carolina is addressing mental health care affordability, the growing shortage of mental health workers, and how to better serve residents in areas with limited access to mental health services.

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8:59

Sean Gallagher on rising electricity prices and solar...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Sean Gallagher, senior vice president of policy at the Solar Energy Industries Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss new data on what is driving electricity costs higher, the local job growth and broader economic impact of solar power, and how solar energy could help lower bills and improve grid reliability in North Carolina.

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6:57

Karen Bailey-Chapman on federal legislation to keep...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/10

Karen Bailey-Chapman, senior vice president of public and government affairs for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss a federal bill that would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to create guidelines for calibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems after a vehicle has been modified or customized.

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8:31

Jay Ratliff on a Los Angeles runway near-collision,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/09

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to break down a near-collision at Los Angeles International Airport between two United Airlines jets, explaining how a crew making a wrong turn onto an active runway forced a high-speed abort just before takeoff. Ratliff also gives an update on the latest search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which again turned up nothing after months of scanning a previously unsearched stretch of the Indian Ocean. He also addresses growing TSA staffing concerns

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