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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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7:57

Kristin Hiemstra, Founder and CEO of AlightSuccess...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/29

Kristin Hiemstra, Founder and CEO of AlightSuccess Coaching, an upskilling and coaching platform that provides individual training and coaching to employees at all levels. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer in Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at NCSU Poole College of Management with expertise in creating organizational culture, employee engagement, and emotional intelligence.

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5:51

Sherry Samuels, Senior Director of Animal Care at the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/25

For the first time since 2019, the Museum of Life and Science in Durham has welcomed a litter of critically endangered red wolf pups.They were born on April 21. There are seven pups total. The three females and four males, all are in good health. They are with their mom in the red wolf habitat. Sherry Samuels, the Senior Director of Animal Care at the Durham Museum of Life and Science, joined Jeff Hamlin on to discuss their exciting new addition.

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8:05

Ellen Sorrells 4-25-2024

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/25

After a considerable amount of support on social media, an Orange High senior will be allowed to march for graduation in June. Earlier this week, Jaylan’s mother Ellen announced on Facebook that her son wouldn’t be allowed to march because he was enrolled at the Partnership Academy. That started a firestorm. Parents, students and even members of the Orange High staff sounded off against Orange principal Jason Johnson and new Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones. Ellen Sorrells broke the news that her

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6:05

Olena Kozlova-Pates Executive Director of Ukrainians...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/23

On Saturday, the US House passed an expansive foreign aid bill which includes approximately $61 billion towards Ukraine. Olena Kozlova-Pates, who grew up in Ukraine, serves as Executive Director of Ukrainians in the Carolinas. She has family that still live in Ukraine and deal with the impact of the war every day. Kozlova-Pates joined Bruce Ferrell on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the latest developments.

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6:57

Natalia Bondarenkon International Education Program...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/23

Natalia Bondarenko lived in Ukraine two years ago when Russian invaded. In 2014, when Russia initially invaded the country, Bondarenko volunteered at a military hospital. While she did not have plans to leave the country, she ultimately did so, ending up in the Triangle with her son. She is now the International Education Program Coordinator at UNC. Bondarenko joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the latest developments regarding Ukraine.

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7:03

Scott Rawls President of Wake Tech Community College...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/23

Residents of eastern Wake County, local officials, and future students will get their first look at Wake Tech's newest location, in Wendell. Wake Tech East will officially open on Thursday night with food, fanfare and fun. The 106-acre site is located off Rolesville Road at 1-87. Wake Tech East will be Wake Tech's ninth location in Wake County. Although it has not yet received official "campus" designation, it has all the features of a future campus - academic programs, smart classrooms and labs, an

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5:37

Elvis Cedilos Commercial Support Manager For...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/22

April 22 is Earth Day, a day that's been recognized all over the world since 1970, raising awareness for environmental protection. One positive thing you can do for the planet is to compost. For more than a decade, a Raleigh based company known as ComPostNow has been on a mission to make composting more accessible. In turn, across all of its locations, the company says it's diverted more than 66 million pounds of waste from landfills. Elvis Cedillos is the commercial support manager for CompostNow

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6:35

Chief Resilience Officer Dr. Amanda Martin & Andrea...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/22

The North Carolina Office of Recovery Resiliency has announced the launch of a new Heat Action Plan Toolkit that aims to reduce heat-related health impacts to North Carolina residents and workers. The toolkit launch coincides with Earth Day, a global event focused on environmental protection, which is critical to reducing climate impacts such as extreme heat. Chief Resilience Officer Dr. Amanda Martin and Andrea Webster from the North Carolina Office of Recovery Resiliency joined Jeff Hamlin to

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6:50

Dr. Martin Kifer of High Point University's Research...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/22

Inflation is still on the minds of North Carolinians interviewed for the latest High Point University Poll. 52% of North Carolina residents responding to the survey said inflation concerns have affected a lot of their spending decisions in the last year. About one-third said inflation concerns have affected some of their spending decisions, and only 12% said inflation concerns haven't affected them much at all. Dr. Martin Kifer of High Point University's Research Center joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss

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6:31

Reggie Sanders Owner of Lil’ Reggie Cookies in...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/19

For Raleigh teen Reggie Sanders, business has been booming. Sanders is the owner of Lil’ Reggie Cookies in Raleigh. This now-18-year-old has had an LLC since he was 15 thanks to his parents, and also secured a commercial kitchen to prepare his products. Right now, his cookie stand is set up on Glenwood Ave. and Willard Place in downtown Raleigh. Sanders joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how he started his own business so early.

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5:06

Jekisha Elliott, Owner of Jendayi Doula Services in...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/19

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than white women. This week is Black Maternal Health Week, which is recognized every year from April 11 to 17. It’s a way to raise awareness about that inequity and improve Black maternal health in the future. Jekisha Elliott is the owner of Jendayi Doula Services in Durham, which incorporates yoga and stretching into her clients’ services. Elliott joined Jeff

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7:17

Dr. Erica Pettigrew, Medical Director of the Orange...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/19

The CDC reports measles cases in 18 states across the country, and some doctors believe it’s only a matter of time before the illness appears in North Carolina. Now, the Orange County Health Department is preparing doctors to identify and treat an illness most of them have never seen. These days, many doctors have only seen measles in textbooks. Dr. Erica Pettigrew, the Medical Director of the Orange County Health Department, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss why people should

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6:21

Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski 4-17-2024

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/19

The holiday of Passover celebrates the Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Ancient Egypt some 3,330 years ago. The Exodus was preceded by ten plagues inflicted on Egypt after Pharaoh refused Moses’ demand to set his people free. When the Jews finally left Egypt, they did so in a hurry and their bread did not have time to rise. In commemoration of that, Jews don’t eat any leavened products and instead eat Matzah, a cracker-like bread that is made within eighteen minutes — the time it takes

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5:27

Joe Bellino, Brand Manager Ford Mustang

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/17

The Ford Mustang turned 60-years old on Wednesday, April 17. Joe Bellino, brand manager of Ford Mustang joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about its history and the celebration.

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4:04

Julie Ruditzky Loffredi, Online Food Shopping

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/17

More Americans are now deciding to use on demand and app based shopping than using the traditional method of going to brick and mortar stores. Julie Ruditzky Loffredi joined the WPTF Morning Show for more on the topic.

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4:26

Tammy Bruner, Wake County Register of Deeds on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/17

If International travel plans are in your future, you will want to make sure you have your passports handy. The Wake County register of deeds is here to help with a Passport Fair that is coming up later this month - joining us now to talk more about this is Tammy Bruner from the Register of Deeds office

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7:26

Dr. Jeffrey Martinson Professor of International...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/16

The Pentagon has confirmed that units from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro were among the jets that helped shoot down dozens of Iranian missiles launched towards Israel in an attack over the weekend. Local international political experts said a broader conflict in the region could have major implications for North Carolina-based troops. Dr. Jeffrey Martinson, a professor of International Politics at Meredith College, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss what a

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9:15

Dr. Christina Rahm 4-16-2024

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/16

Dr. Christina Rahm is a clinical and research scientist, entrepreneur, and author. She is a cancer and Lyme disease survivor who has focused her work on health and wellness – for humans and now for animals also. Dr. Christina Rahm joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss what the best foods are for your pet, how to read labels so you know what to avoid, and what supplements to give your pets to support overall health.

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5:50

Zack Medford Raleigh Bar Owner 4-16-2024

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/16

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that the state’s mandatory business closures in the early stages of COVID-19 pandemic were partially unconstitutional. The court ruled that once Governor Cooper allowed restaurants to partially reopen but kept bars closed, he violated the rights of North Carolina citizens. The suit was brought by the North Carolina Bar and Tavern Association. Zack Medford, a Raleigh bar owner who led the push behind the lawsuit, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon

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4:42

Tiana Joyner Durham Habitat CEO 4-16-2024

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/16

Tiana Joyner, Durham Habitat CEO, is hosting the Durham Habitat for Humanity Spring Kick-Off Event today. Habitat for Humanity of Durham is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes. Homeownership in Durham, like the rest of America, is a catalyst to wealth building and helps families rise out of poverty. Thanks to their affordable mortgages, families who

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