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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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7:01

5/17/2024 David Bruce, Vice President of the Billy...

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2024/05/17

A statue of the late Reverend Billy Graham has been unveiled at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. A ceremony was held on Thursday morning that included Governor Cooper, Senator Thom Tillis and Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Chris Edwards talks to to David Bruce, Vice President of the Billy Graham Library discuss this statue, the legacy of Rev. Graham and more.

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6:21

5/17/2024 Dave Shore, ALS NC

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2024/05/17

ALS is a terrible disease that effects more people then most realize, and research is always on going. Dave Shore, President and CEO of ALS North Carolina joins Chris Edwards to discuss recent developments and why we continue research.

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6:40

5/17/2024 Congresswoman Deborah Ross

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2024/05/17

There are a number of legislation's that have recently been proposed and passed in congress and one of our local lawmakers involved in a lot of those recent proposals are from the desk North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen, Deborah Ross. The Congresswomen joins Chris Edwards to discuss those measures and other items of note from Congress.

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6:04

5/16/2024 Ryan Speckman, Locals Seafood

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2024/05/17

Locals Seafood, is opening a new store here in Raleigh. Their grand opening is coming up and Chris Edwards talks to co-founder Ryan Speckman all about it, and what North Carolina seafood has to offer.

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5:01

5/16/2024 Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO of SEIA

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2024/05/16

Solar installations across the United States grew by 400% in just 8 years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA), reaching 5 million installations for homes and businesses nationwide. By 2050, solar is expected to be the largest source of electricity on the grid. The number of solar installations in the United States is projected to double to 10 million by 2030 and triple to 15 million by 2034. North Carolina ranks 4th nationally for total solar energy and have nearly 50,000

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5:42

5/16/2024 Talk of the Town - Apex Police Chief Jason...

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2024/05/16

Apex Police Chief Jason Armstrong has recently announced his retirement coming up in October, and many are wondering how this will affect the months leading up to his retirement. Chris Edwards speaks with Chief Armstrong about how the Apex Police is preparing for his retirement and what will happen after.

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4:21

5/16/2024 Sarah Riley, Director of On-Demand Services...

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2024/05/16

Rising maintenance cost are hitting homeowners hard this season, there are more options then people realize though. Chris Edwards speaks with Sarah Riley, the Director of On-Demand Services at Frontdoor about options that homeowners have to deal with this rising maintenance cost.

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5:43

5/15/2024 Brian Krusoe, UNC Health Championship Pt. 1

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2024/05/15

The UNC Health Championship returns to Raleigh Country Club in downtown in two weeks with the event running May 30 through June 2. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about the event is the Tournament Director of the UNC Health Championship Brian Krusoe.

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5:09

5/15/2024 Brian Krusoe, UNC Health Championship Pt. 2

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2024/05/15

The UNC Health Championship returns to Raleigh Country Club in downtown in two weeks with the event running May 30 through June 2. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about the event is the Tournament Director of the UNC Health Championship Brian Krusoe.

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11:20

5/15/2024 Michele Woodhouse

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2024/05/15

North Carolina held a second primary on Tuesday where several Republican races were decided both on the state-wide level and one for congress. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

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3:11

5/14/2024 Eric Lupton, President of Life Saver Pool...

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2024/05/14

May is National Water Safety Month and Memorial Day signifies the official state of summer. Chris Edwards got the opportunity to speak to Eric Lupton, president of life saver pool fence, about how parents can better ensure water safety for their children.

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5:02

5/14/2024 Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Restaurants at Square

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2024/05/14

Just in time for summer patio season, a new quarterly report from Square is examining the state of the restaurant industry with some surprising results. Chris Edwards speaks with Ming-Tai Huh, from Square about this report.

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5:03

5/14/2024 Karen Benson Bell, NC Board of Elections

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2024/05/14

Both the Second Primary and Run off elections are taking place. Karen Benson Bell, with the NC Board of Elections talks to Chris Edwards about voting practical for these type of elections, and how you can get tout to vote.

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3:31

5/14/2024 13th Congressional candidate, Brad Knott

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2024/05/14

Brad Knott and Chris Edwards talk about the upcoming run off election and why voters should consider him.

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2:19

5/14/2024 Candidate for Lt. Governor, Hal Weatherman

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2024/05/14

Hal Weatherman and Chris Edwards talk about the upcoming run off election and why voters should consider him.

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4:00

5/14/2024 state Auditor Candidate, Dave Boliek

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2024/05/14

Dave Boliek and Chris Edwards talk about the upcoming run off election and why voters should consider him.

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6:00

5/13/2024 Maurice Ashley, Chess Grandmaster

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2024/05/13

Maurice Ashley, the first African American Grandmaster, discusses with Chris Edwards the future of American chess, today's rising stars and a commemorative congressional chess tournament.

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6:18

5/13/2024 Jill Schlesinger

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2024/05/13

As students start to graduate from high school and college they are starting to worry more about their financial situation. Jill Schlesinger talks with Chris Edwards about all the things new grads can do to prepare themselves for the future.

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4:46

5/13/2024 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/05/13

Latest on the bowing whistleblower, and a South west passenger laying in overhead storage. Jay Ratliff talks about these stories and more with Chris Edwards

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5:11

5/13/2024 Steve Rao

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/05/13

Steve Rao talks with Chris Edwards about the upcoming AI fireside chat.

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