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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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7:18

Ashley Ward, Director of Heat Policy Innovation

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/17

A Heat dome is is coming to the Tar Heel state, and as the name suggest, a lot of heat is coming to our way. Jon Champion is joined by Ashley Ward, the Director of Heat Policy Innovation at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.

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4:34

Jay Ratliff 6/17

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/17

The FAA investigating fake titanium, and a rare Dutch Roll, these stories and more in our weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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4:36

Jill Schlesinger 6/17

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/17

Jon Champion joins Jill Schlesinger to talk about what you can do to help the cost of child care this summer season.

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6:48

State Senator Tom McInnis at the US Open 6/14/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/14

The 124th US Open is underway and is more then just a tournament. The USGA recently announced that Pinehurst will host the US Open every five years, and put a second headquarters in Pinehurst. They have also relocated the World Golf Hall of Fame there. Chris Edwards joins State Senator Tom McInnis to discuses these topics.

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7:48

Mike Causey, North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/14

Mike Causey, the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance, met Chris Edwards at the US Open to tell him about vacation insurance scams and fraud insurance.

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4:24

Jacques Gilbert and TJ Evans, Juneteenth Celebration...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/14

Juneteenth is celebrated across the country to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The Town of Apex will hold their Juneteenth Festival to celebrate this important day in history, and promote equity, respect, and understanding between people of all backgrounds and cultures. Chris Edwards speaks with Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert and one of the organizers, TJ Evans, about the event.

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6:00

Congressman Wiley Nickel 6/14/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/14

Earlier this week the US Congress hosted their annual congressional baseball game in our Nation’s Capitol. With Chris Edwards to discuss the game, as well as other topics of note Congressman Wiley Nickel.

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11:47

Thom Tillis, North Carolina Senator 6/13/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/13

Chris Edwards and Thom Tillis have their monthly conversation to talk about Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Hunter Biden case, and more.

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5:24

North Carolina State Senator, Val Applewhite 6/13/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/13

We are just a couple of weeks removed from Memorial Day, just last week we remembered D-Day and the heroic actions of those who saw ashore at Normandy and with Flag Day coming up later this week as well as Women Veterans Day , it is a perfect time to remember our veterans and those who are currently serving our country. Chris Edwards discusses those things and talk about issues facing state government with North Carolina Senator Val Applewhite.

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5:40

Wes Durham, ESPN and the ACC Network 6/13/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/13

Sad news in the triangle and the ACC as a whole as Bob Harris the longtime Voice of the Blue Devils passed away at the age of 81. Chris Edwards talks about Bob’s life and career as well as offer some insight into the 124th US Open with Wes Durham of ESPN and the ACC Network.

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8:46

Dave Giancola, Digital Strategy and Innovation...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/13

Fans will be able to follow the U.S. Open like never before thanks to a comprehensive suite of digital offerings that will immerse audiences in the action at Pinehurst this week, with Chris Edwards to discuss more is Dave Giancola, Digital Strategy and Innovation Director for the USGA.

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5:36

Tommy Pigott, Strategic Communications Director for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/13

Vice President Kamila Harris was in Charlotte on Wednesday to highlight the work of the Biden campaign as we head toward the November election, here to discuss that and other key topics around the race for the White House is Tommy Pigott, Strategic Communications Director for the Republican National Committee.

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3:31

Mike Sullivan, Sully's Golf and Gather 6/13/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/13

Chris Edwards gets the chance to speak with Mike Sullivan, from Sully's Golf and Gather to talk about their gold simulator showcasing the bottom 9 of golf course number 2 and a number of other famous courses.

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6:30

Kamille Ramos, USGA Director of DEI, Culture and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/12

Reflecting an organizational commitment to advance more equitable and accessible opportunities for individuals interested in working in golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has identified 24 students from a wide range of backgrounds to participate in the Pathways Internship at the 2024 U.S. Open Championship. Joining Chris Edwards to talk about this is Kamille Ramos, the USGA Director of DEI, Culture and Community.

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5:26

Randel Robles, Elias Sports Bureau 6/12/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/12

The Elias Sports Bureau has become the authority when it comes to sports statistics and looking in depth at trends and historical data, but how did the bureau become what it is today and what do the numbers tell us about this 124th US Open in Pinehurst? Chris Edwards gets those answers from Randel Robles from Elias Sports Bureau; he is with us now via telephone.

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9:45

Ward Clayton, New Book about Caddies 6/11/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/11

A native of Durham, Ward Clayton has become one of the authorities on the art of caddying and what caddies mean to the game of golf but has gone so far as to write numerous books about the men who made caddying what it is today. Ward will be in Pinehurst later today to sign copies of one of his new books and he joins Chris Edwards to talk more about this.

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5:04

Maca Casado, Hispanic Media Director For the Biden...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/11

The Hispanic community make up a large portion of voters and have needs of their own. Maca Casado, Hispanic Media Director for the Biden Campaign has the chance to speak to Chris Edwards about the Hispanic community and what issues they feel needs attention this upcoming presidential election.

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6:46

Jill Schlesinger 6/10/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/10

We are showing more and more job growth every time a new report comes out, Chris Edwards talks with Jill Schlesinger about it.

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5:31

Talk of the Town - Cindy Hudson, Do it 4 W Foundation

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/10

Chris Edwards get a moment to speak with Cindy Hudson of the Do it 4 W Foundation, an amazing group giving opportunities to those who may not have had them, by offering scholarships to many aspiring grads.

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6:27

Michele Morrow, running for Superintendent of Public...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/06/10

Michele Morrow, the Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, joins Chris Edwards to discuss why she is running and to respond to some of the controversy she has been facing.

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