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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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7:30

Sabina Sager 4-16-2024

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2024/04/16

There were residents of North Carolina in Israel when Iran launched a missile attack last weekend. For many in the Triangle area’s Jewish community, the news of the drone strikes was even more terrifying given that it happened on its Sabbath when some were unplugged from their phones. However, Sabina Sager has lived in Durham for 40 years and was visiting her daughter when the attack happened last Saturday. Sager joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss what life is like in Israel

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8:15

Billy Joel Super Fan: Fred Maske \ 04-15-2024

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2024/04/15

A native of Hillsborough has been named Billy Joel’s biggest fan. And Fred Maske has a trip to Madison Square Garden in New York to prove it. Maske was on hand for the final show of Billy Joel’s residency in New York and appeared on CBS on Sunday night during a presentation that aired nationwide. Maske, who now lives in California, had a whirlwind trip to be named Billy Joel’s biggest fan, but he took home the Piano Man’s vinyl collection along the way. Maske joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss an

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7:18

President of Durham’s Beth El Synagogue Dan Schnitzer...

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2024/04/15

The President of Durham’s Beth El Synagogue was in Israel when dozens of unmanned Iranian missiles and drones were launched. Dan Schnitzer made his second trip to Israel since the October 7th attacks that launched the war with Hamas. That tension comes as business and civic leaders in the Triangle gathered for a third annual Inter Community Seder ahead of the Passover holiday. Schnitzer talked with Jeff Hamlin from Israel.

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5:24

State Veterinarian Dr. Michael Martin \ 04-15-2024

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2024/04/15

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or 'Bird flu' has been detected in a dairy herd in North Carolina; according to the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. State veterinarian Dr. Michael Martin says bird flu has affected every state in the U.S., except Hawaii and Louisiana. According to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory, it's been found in a dairy herd in North Carolina, as well as dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico and Ohio. Dr. Martin joined Jeff

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5:37

Stephen Sumner Director of the North Carolina Japan...

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2024/04/11

For the first time in over 70 years, the Prime Minister of Japan is visiting North Carolina. Fumio Kishida arrived in the Tar Heel State on Thursday. It led to an exciting time for organizers at the North Carolina Japan Center, who organized two events at North Carolina State University. Kishida met with students at N.C. State's Nagoya University campus in Raleigh. Stephen Sumner is the Director of the North Carolina Japan Center in Raleigh. Sumner joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to

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6:20

Andrew Taylor NC State Political Science Professor...

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2024/04/11

The fight over a newly revived 1864 Arizona law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman's life is at risk has engulfed the state's lawmakers. The Arizona Legislature devolved into jeering Wednesday as Republican lawmakers shut down discussion on a proposed repeal of the law. Shouts of "Shame! Shame!" erupted in the state House. It has also led to the issue being a focal point in the presidential race, where Arizona will be a key battleground state once again. N.C. State Political

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5:07

Rick Armstrong, Vice President Of Teamsters Local 391...

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2024/04/08

Hundreds of Raleigh police officers have signed a petition ahead of Tuesday's City Council public comment session to ask for more competitive salaries. Rick Armstrong is the vice president of Teamsters Local 391, the union that represents many Raleigh officers. Armstrong said officers that signed the petition are asking for a 15% pay increase. Armstrong joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the need for pay raises for police officers.

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7:17

Mike Walden, N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus...

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2024/04/08

America's employers delivered another outpouring of jobs, adding a remarkable 330,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates. Last month's job growth was up from a revised 270,000 in February and was far above the 200,000 jobs that economists had forecast. Mike Walden, N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the March jobs report.

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6:10

Tom Rogers, North Carolina Board's Next Generation...

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2024/04/08

In an emergency, people count on access to 911 services regardless of their location or the communication technology they use. The N.C. 911 Board, a division of the N.C. Department of Information Technology, recently completed a years-long effort to modernize the state's 911 system, helping ensure that everyone in North Carolina can quickly reach emergency services. Tom Rogers, North Carolina Board's Next Generation 911 Network Engineer, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the improvements made across the

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5:51

Bob Orr Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice...

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2024/04/03

Thomas Farr, a longtime North Carolina redistricting and election law attorney who regularly defended Republican interests but whose 2018 federal judgeship nomination was scuttled by two GOP senators, has died. He was 69. Farr, an Ohio native who attended law schools at Emory University and Georgetown University, arrived in North Carolina in the 1980s. Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss Farr's legacy.

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7:35

Hayes Permar Owner of The Rialto Theater 4-3-2024

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2024/04/03

The Rialto Theater turned into Wolfpack Central over the weekend. The Theater, which has been homes to movies and stage performances in the past, welcomed college basketball fans as the N.C. State men's basketball team played Duke on Sunday. They also watched on Sunday afternoon as the N.C. State women defeated Texas to earn its first trip to the Final Four since 1998. Hayes Permar is the operator of the Rialto and plans to host a screening if N.C. State can reach the national championship game on

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8:04

Dr. Harris Cooper 4-3-2024

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2024/04/03

A retired psychology professor from Duke University has written a new book about his experience spending a summer hosting for the Durham Bulls. Dr. Harris Cooper has written "Finding America in a Minor League Ballpark: A Season Hosting for the Durham Bulls." A lifelong New York Yankees fan, Cooper spent a season as a seating host at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Cooper joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss why he decided to write a book about a season with the Bulls.

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6:37

Sharon Hirsch, President of Positive Childhood...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/02

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when organizations and advocates come together to raise awareness about services available to help children and families thrive. This April, you might see pinwheels planted outside as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month campaigns across the Tar Heel state. Sharon Hirsch is the President of Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina. She joined Jeff Hamlin on Tuesday to discuss what the pinwheels signify and what activities they are holding as part of

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6:25

Jessica Sanders, Environmental Health Program Manager...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/02

With summer on the horizon and temperatures rising, Wake County inspectors are hard at work to ensure the safety of 1,393 public swimming pools throughout the county. From city municipal pools to apartments, condominiums, subdivisions, homeowner associations and clubs, 74 inspectors visit each pool to conduct inspections and issue permits. Jessica Sanders, Environmental Health Program Manager for Wake County, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the inspection and permitting

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6:34

Emily Foster Co-Founder Of The Full Frame Film...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/01

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is back in downtown Durham this Thursday. For the first time since 2019, the event will be held in person. More than 60 films are expected to be screened at multiple locations across the Bull City. The festival was held virtually from 2020-to-2022 because of the pandemic and was put on hold last year. Emily Foster, the co-founder of the Full Frame Film Festival, joined Jeff Hamlin on Monday.

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7:22

Gary Hahn N.C. State Wolfpack Men's Basket Ball...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/01

Last year, N.C. State Wolfpack play-by-play man Gary Hahn announced he would retire at year's end. Last month, it appeared that Hahn would say goodbye without ever seeing the Wolfpack win an ACC Tournament win a title. But now, his final days on the job are ones he will remember because of one of the greatest runs in NCAA Tournament history. This weekend, Hahn will call his first Final Four in Phoenix. Hahn discussed the Wolfpack's incredible run with Jeff Hamlin

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5:59

Mike Birling Durham Bulls General Manager 04-01-2024

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/01

The Durham Bulls are set to start a new season on Tuesday night. The Bulls have been the most successful minor league franchise in America since they moved up to Triple-A in 1997. They have won eight International League championships and 16 division championships. Mike Birling, the General Manager of the Bulls, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what's on tap for Durham's first homestand of the season against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp this week.

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7:59

Tim Peeler N.C State Historian 04-01-2024

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/04/01

The N.C. State Wolfpack is moving on to the NCAA Final Four and how they've done it is incredible. N.C. State has won nine straight elimination games to reach the Final Four for the first time since 1983. On Sunday, the Wolfpack defeated Duke in the first-ever meeting between the two rivals in the NCAA Tournament. The run is reminding many people of State's run to the National Championship in 1983. Tim Peeler is a historian with N.C. State and joined Jeff Hamlin on Monday.

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6:13

Liz Johnson Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/03/28

Liz Johnson is the Affiliate Chair and Volunteer for the Raleigh-Durham, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Liz's father passed away from pancreatic cancer and got involved with this wonderful organization. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) leads the way in accelerating critical progress for pancreatic cancer patients. Johnson joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about the PanCAN PurpleStride even that will take place on Saturday April 27th at The Corner at N.C. States

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7:06

Chris Edwards, The voice of Duke women's basketball

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/03/28

It's a big weekend for women's basketball. Duke will face off against Connecticut in the Round of the 16 of the NCAA Tournament in Portland. It's the first time that Duke has reached the Sweet 16 under head coach Kara Lawson. Meanwhile, the N.C. State women's basketball team is back in the Sweet 16 for the 16th time in program history. They will face Stanford, also in Portland. Chris Edwards, the voice of the Duke women's basketball team, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss a

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