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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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7:00

Daisy Magnus-Aryitey of Code the Dream Discusses...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/13

Code the Dream, a national non-profit based in Durham, focuses on providing technology training for diverse and low-resource young people. On Tuesday, June 18th at 5:30 PM, they are hosting a special event with the Black Googlers Network at the American Underground in Durham. The event, titled "Synthesize: A Juneteenth Celebration of Creativity, Technology, and Community," will highlight this important holiday. Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, a spokesperson for Code the Dream, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF

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9:01

Remembering Bob Harris: A Tribute with John Roth,...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/12

The Duke Blue Devils community mourns the loss of Bob Harris, the iconic voice of the team, who passed away following a valiant three-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob leaves behind a rich legacy of legendary play-by-play calls, vividly capturing the triumphant eras of Duke men’s basketball under the stewardship of Coach Mike Krzyzewski. Across his illustrious career, Bob narrated five NCAA National Championships, notably Krzyzewski’s inaugural triumph in 1991. He was courtside for Duke’s

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6:42

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall:...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/12

As scams and frauds continue to inflict significant harm on Americans, North Carolina's vigilant fraud watchdogs are stepping up efforts to raise awareness. They're set to spotlight the top scams circulating in the state, unveil a new educational video tailored for older audiences, and introduce a fresh resource aiding individuals in reporting fraud or assisting victims. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall is actively engaged in combating elder abuse, particularly timely as World Elder Abuse

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6:19

Campbell Law Professor Gregory Wallace Discusses...

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2024/06/11

Jurors convicted Hunter Biden on all three felony charges in his federal gun case in Delaware. In a written statement following the verdict, Hunter Biden expressed disappointment with the outcome but conveyed gratitude for the support of his family and friends. His attorney announced they would continue to pursue "all the legal challenges available." First Lady Jill Biden, who attended most of the trial, arrived at the courthouse minutes after the jury delivered its verdict but was not in the

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8:24

N.C. State Baseball Heads to College World Series:...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/11

The N.C. State baseball team is heading to the College World Series for the fourth time in its history. The Wolfpack secured their spot in Omaha by defeating Georgia 8-5 in the best-of-three Super Regional series at Foley Field in Athens, GA. N.C. State dominated with four home runs in the decisive game. Next, they will face Kentucky on Saturday afternoon. The team is eager to redeem itself after its last appearance in the College World Series, where they were forced to forfeit an elimination game

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7:32

Wake County's Sports Spotlight: Scott Dupree and Jeff...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/10

Wake County has been in the national sports spotlight for the past month. It started with the NCAA Division I women’s national lacrosse championships at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. It continued with the Division II College World Series at the USA Baseball Complex. Soccer fans from around the country gathered for the Soccer Tournament, featuring 48 teams from Raleigh to England. It’s been a busy time for Scott Dupree, Executive Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance. Dupree joined Jeff

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6:13

Hurricane Vulnerability in Carolinas: Kimberly Magerl...

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2024/06/10

With a hectic hurricane season forecasted for this summer, LawnStarter ranked the most vulnerable counties for hurricanes in 2024. LawnStarter considered hurricane risk assessments and anticipated financial loss from hurricanes according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They also included the past 10 years of historical storm data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Several North Carolina counties made the list. Kimberly Magerl, an editor at LawnStarter, joined Jeff

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6:26

Raleigh Firebirds Soar to Semifinals: Wade Harris and...

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2024/06/10

The Raleigh Firebirds of The Basketball League are one step closer to becoming the first team from North Carolina to win a professional basketball championship. The Firebirds clinched the Eastern Conference championship by winning a best-of-three series against the Albany Patroons, securing both victories on the road, including the decisive game three at Knickerbocker Arena. On Thursday, the Firebirds will begin another best-of-three series against the St. Louis Griffins in the Basketball League

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5:34

Brittany Joachim Discusses 'A Place at the Polls'...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/06

A new exhibit at the Mountain Gateway Museum, "A Place at the Polls," examines the history of voting rights in the United States and how it played out in Western North Carolina. The exhibit runs through February 2025. From the start of the nation, the question of who deserves the right to vote has been an ongoing debate. For generations, states primarily made those decisions, but wars, protests, and social changes caused the federal government to step in and create Constitutional Amendments to

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6:11

Raleigh Firebirds Co-Owner Wade Harris Discusses...

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2024/06/06

The Raleigh Firebirds of the Basketball League are in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Firebirds will face the Albany Patroons in the finals. Raleigh is one of 52 teams in the Basketball League, an organization that spans from New York to San Diego, California. Raleigh will face an Albany team that reached the Basketball League Finals last season. The co-owner of the Firebirds, Wade Harris, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the team and its season thus far.

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5:07

Ellen Essick, Section Chief with the Department of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/06

How are North Carolina’s children responding after the pandemic? A member of the Department of Public Instruction says, overall, teens are progressing well. But things could be better. More North Carolina students are eating breakfast, exercising regularly, and feeling better emotionally. However, students aren’t doing as well as they were ten years ago. Ellen Essick, a section chief with the Department of Public Instruction, made a presentation to the State Board of Education. She joined Jeff

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5:07

Motor Vehicles May Return to Raleigh Christmas...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/06

Motor vehicles may be reintroduced to the Raleigh Christmas Parade this December, following new recommendations from city staff. This change comes after a year-long ban on vehicles, implemented after the tragic death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks, who was struck by a truck while dancing in the 2022 parade. Consequently, motor vehicles were also prohibited in the 2023 Christmas Parade and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade last spring. Jennifer Martin, Executive Director of Shop Local Raleigh, has been a

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8:14

Professor Stephen Porter Discusses Poe Hall Toxin...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/05

North Carolina’s second-highest court has ruled that N.C. State University must allow independent investigators to test Poe Hall. The university closed the building last fall after a group of faculty battling cancer requested testing for toxins. The tests revealed high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are now known carcinogens but are still found in many buildings constructed in the early to mid-1900s. Stephen Porter, a professor who worked in Poe Hall for years, joined Jeff Hamlin

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6:12

Michelle Lanier, Executive Director of NC...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/05

A $2.5 million donation announced Thursday will help build a fuller picture of North Carolina’s relationship with tobacco, illuminating narratives of enslaved people and Native Americans that might otherwise be lost to history. This substantial contribution, the largest single-donor gift to a historic site in state history, comes from the Duke family's foundation, which has long been integral to the region's history. The Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum in northern Durham is the

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6:16

Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao Discusses...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/05

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to advance his agenda, despite his party losing seats to a stronger-than-expected opposition that challenged his mixed economic record and polarizing politics. Official results from India’s Election Commission on Wednesday showed the NDA won 294 seats, more than the 272 needed to secure a majority but far fewer than expected. Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao joined Jeff Hamlin on the

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7:22

Former Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison Discusses...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/05

There have been over 40 police chases in central North Carolina so far in 2024, and they’re becoming increasingly deadly. In June alone, there have been five chases. On June 3, two people were taken into custody after leading state troopers on a chase through Johnston County. That same day, two people were hospitalized following a chase that ended with two cars crashing in Person County. Authorities have specific protocols for initiating police chases, but the frequency of these incidents is

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8:05

Nurses Against Drunk Driving: Mary Rizkalla & Joey...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/04

A newly formed advocacy group is demanding stricter penalties following a tragic Memorial Day accident that claimed the lives of a family in Garner. Susie Campbell, her husband Tyler, and their 8-year-old son Miles were killed when an impaired driver allegedly ran a red light and collided with their car. Susie Campbell had just begun her nursing career in the neuroscience unit at UNC Health. Her colleagues, Mary Rizkalla and Joey Guzman, have organized a group called Nurses Against Drunk Driving

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7:56

Dr. Este Geraghty, Esri's Chief Medical Officer on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/04

Raleigh recently experienced its warmest spring on record, with an average temperature of 75.8 degrees from March 1 through May 31. This broke the previous record of 75.2 degrees set in 2012. The third warmest spring was in 2022, with an average of 74.8 degrees. Notably, half of the top 10 warmest springs have occurred since 2007. This trend has led Esri, a company specializing in geographic information systems used by the White House and cities across the U.S., including Raleigh, to predict a

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6:41

Boosting Tax Efficiency: Niko Spyridonos on North...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/04

North Carolina is among the top ten states utilizing automated systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax escrow payments. A recent national survey of government tax collectors revealed that 41% of respondents face major challenges such as insufficient resources and staff, data management issues, and IT problems during payment processing. Additionally, 28% cited delinquent payments as a primary challenge. Niko Spyridonos, CEO of Autoagent Data Solutions, discussed these issues and the

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6:54

Inside the 2nd Annual Soccer Tournament: Jon Mugar...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/06/03

The anticipation builds as the Soccer Tournament makes its triumphant return to WakeMed Soccer Park for its second annual event, promising twice the excitement with two tournaments lined up. With 48 men's teams, including defending champions Newtown United, and the introduction of a thrilling women's tournament boasting eight competitive teams, the stage is set for intense soccer action. Featuring soccer legend Heather O'Reilly, who brings her championship experience and skill to the field, the

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