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WPTF Morning News

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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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6:49

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/11

A judge in North Carolina yesterday ruled against Clemson and their motion to stay and the school's motion to dismiss the ACC's countersuit against the school as the ongoing saga of Grant of Rights continue. With us now to break down what happened yesterday and where we go from here is David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network.

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8:55

North Carolina Senator, Ted Budd 7/11/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/11

We continue to monitor events that are impacting our country both in Washington and a little closer at home here in North Carolina and with Chris Edwards for an update on what is going on in our Nation's Capitol as well as legislation that he has recently introduced is North Carolina Senator, Ted Budd.

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5:57

Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/10

Earlier this week, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law the ABC Omnibus Bill that would implement to-go sales of mixed drinks, wine as well as make other changes to the states liquor laws. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolinian Restaurant and Lodging Association.

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5:31

Candace Witherspoon, Deputy Director of the North...

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2024/07/10

Earlier this week, Governor Roy Cooper signed a number of bills into law that impact North Carolinians and one of those measures he signed was stop-gap funding for child care centers in our state. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Candace Witherspoon, Deputy Director of the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education.

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6:28

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/10

Calls for President Biden to step-down as the nominee for the Democratic Party continue as Democratic members of the House and Senate had meetings in DC on Tuesday. With Chris Edwards to make sense of these calls and to provide insight into what is next is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

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4:28

CBS News Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland 7/10/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/10

The NATO Summit got underway in our Nations Capitol with President Biden speaking to NATO leaders. Chis Edwards joins CBS News Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland to discuss this summit as well as some of the President's remarks.

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8:49

State Treasurer Dale Folwell 7/20/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/10

The State Health care plan is going to see some changes with the new budget and some people may even be getting some money back. Chis Edwards speaks with State Treasurer Dale Folwell about this state health care plan and more.

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6:39

Braxton Winston, candidate for Labor Commissioner...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

As we look ahead to the general election this November there are a number of state-wide races on the ballot for several positions within the Council of State several offices changing leadership. One of those positions that will have a new leader is Labor Commissioner and one of the candidates for that position is Braxton Winston, he joins Chris Edwards to talk about why he is running.

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5:57

Sunny Miller, Owner of Adara Spa 7/9/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

Chris Edwards continues to speak with independent business owners to celibate independent business owner month. Here is his conversation with Sunny Miller, Owner of Adara Spa.

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5:39

State Auditor, Jessica Holmes 7/9/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

The State Auditor plays an important part in state government and their duties may often go unnoticed. Chris Edwards gets a chance to speak with State Auditor, Jessica Holmes to discuss what their office does and what they do for the people of North Carolina. (Photo Courtesy of Jessica Holmes and NC Auditor Department)

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5:20

Jessie Jane Duff, gunnery Sergeant and Director of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

First Lady Jill Biden was in Wilmington yesterday speaking to a group of military families and said that her husband, President Joe Biden considers support of the military and veterans a sacred obligation. With us now to discuss is Jessie Jane Duff, Gunnery Sergeant and the Director of Veteran for Trump.

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6:23

Brad Briner, candidate for State Treasure 7/9/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

The State Treasurer position is on the ballot this upcoming election and Chris Edwards gets a moment to talk with Brad Briner, who is running for the office in this up coming election cycle.

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5:58

Darshan Patel Emergency Management Team Leader with...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/09

After an Emergency alert from the Nuclear plant on Monday. many North Carolinians are left wondering why they got this alert. Chris Edwards gets a moments to speak with Darshan Patel, the Emergency Management Team Leader for Wake County Government about this alert and what caused it.

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6:30

Jill Schlesinger 7/8/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

There’s nothing like a soaring stock market to make the summer more enjoyable. The S&P 500 index’s near 15 percent return for the first half of the year ranks as the 13th best start since 1950, according to Comerica Wealth Management. With Chris Edwards to discuss is CBS News Business Analyst, Jill Schlesinger.

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5:49

Dan Spuller, Head of Industry Affairs for the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that bans the State from instituting a US Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency or CBDC. The Governor faced some criticism for his veto as House Bill 690 passed with a 109-4 vote in the House and a 39-5 vote in the Senate last month. With us now to discuss is Dan Spuller, Head of Industry Affairs for the Blockchain Association

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7:46

Cyndey Davis-English, Founder/Design Principal-The...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

July is National Independent Retailer Month and all month long we will highlight Independent retailers in our communities that are working each day to provide goods and services to those in our areas. Today we visit with Cyndey Davis-English, Founder/Design Principal-The English Garden.

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5:17

Luke Farley, Candidate for Labor Commissioner 7/8/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

As we look ahead to the general election this November there are a number of state-wide races on the ballot for several positions within the Council of State several offices changing leadership. One of those positions that will have a new leader is Labor Commissioner and one of the candidates for that position is Luke Farley, he joins Chris Edwarads in studio.

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6:34

Mike Davis on North Carolina Farms 7/8/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/08

Many in our area finally saw rain over the weekend but that has done little to help the farmers of our state who are facing challenges due to the lack of rain as well as the excessive heat. With us now to discuss the impacts on our farms as well as the need for the passage of the Farm Bill in congress is Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network.

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4:24

Cami McCormick, CBS News Correspondent 7/5/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/05

As we focus on a number of issues here at home from the status of the President, the Supreme Court ruling on Presidential Immunity and other issues, we have perhaps lost perspective on what is happening overseas with the wars between Israel and Hamas as well as Ukraine and Russia. With Chris Edwards for perspective on these conflicts ins CBS News Correspondent Cami McCormick.

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8:13

Michele Woodhouse 7/5/2024

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/07/05

There are a number of key issues on the minds of Americans and North Carolinians as it relates to the political scene as well as state-wide races here across the Old North State, with Chris Edwards for perspective on a number of things is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

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