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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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5:03

5/1/2024 Rhonda Curtis

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2024/05/01

School Principals and the work they do for their students can often go unnoticed and unappreciated. Chris Edwards gets to speak with Rhonda Curtis, Principal at Vandora Springs Elementary School, about the role she plays in the education system.

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7:10

5/1/2024 Dr. Ben Carson

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2024/05/01

As we inch closer to election day we continue to highlight key issues that will be part of the 2024 Presidential Campaign with people involved in the race. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion speak with the former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson.

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5:44

4/30/2024 Steve Hauck

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2024/04/30

After the deadly standoff in Charlotte that took the lives of four members of the US Marshal's, many are mourning and wondering why this happened. Chris Edwards speaks with retired Police Lieutenant Steve Hauck about happened.(Photo Courtesy: Steve Hauck)

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4:47

4/30/2024 Ed Grocholski

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2024/04/30

New Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Foundations research shows that the majority of teens are confident about retirement, yet face significant knowledge gaps. Chris Edwards speaks with Ed Grocholski with Junior Achievement about this study and why teens think this.

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4:56

4/30/2024 Drew Maloney

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2024/04/30

To Celebrate National Small Business Week, Chris Edwards speaks to Drew Maloney, President & CEO, American Investment Council.

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8:04

4/30/2024 Meagan Frost

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2024/04/30

According to survey's in the US alone, approximately 6.5 million pets go into animal shelters. Chris Edwards talks with Meagan Frost, Community Outreach Manager for Wake County's Environmental and Animal Services to help spread the word on pet adoption and how you can get involved.

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6:29

4/29/2024 Jill Schlesinger

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2024/04/29

New laws for financial advisors are going through that many financial advisors aren't a big fan of. These new laws will require financial advisors to act in their clients best interest. To talk more about these new laws, Chris Edwards talked to Jill Schlesinger.

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7:05

4/29/2024 Jay Ratliff

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2024/04/29

Big changes coming to Southwest Airlines, a Delta flight having to have an emergency landing after part of the plane falls off, and more. Chris Edwards talks to Jay Ratliff

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6:04

4/29/2024 Talk of the Town - Craig Woolard

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2024/04/29

Chris Edwards talks all things Beach Music with the front man for the classic band the Embers as Craig Woolard.

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5:19

4/29/2024 Scott MacFarlane

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2024/04/29

Congress heads back to Washington after taking last week off and there are plenty of storylines, with Chris Edwards to discuss what we can expect is CBS News Correspondent Scott MacFarlane

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5:30

4/26/2024 Dr. Jennifer Anné

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2024/04/26

the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh opens their brand new Dueling Dinosaurs exabit and with Chris Edwards to talk more about what we can expect and how this all came together is the Assistant Manger of the DinoLab, Dr. Jennifer Anné.

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5:33

4/26/2024 Dr. Ronald Harter and Dr. Bridget Bush

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2024/04/26

A new proposal by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans on replacing anesthesiologist with nurse anesthetists in surgery . To Talk about this proposal anesthesiologist Dr. Ronald Harter and Dr. Bridget Bush speak with Chris Edwards.

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6:27

4/26/2024 Julia Pine

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2024/04/26

The US Open is taking place in Pinehurst. They have a lot to prepare for in the weeks and months leading up to the open. USGA Director, Julia Pine joins Chris Edwards to talk about all the preparations taking place

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7:19

4/25/2024 Jamie Watson

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2024/04/25

The International Soccer Friendly is coming to Kenan Memorial Stadium. To preview this historic event Chris Edwards speaks with Jamie Watson, a 12 year soccer pro and UNC Alum.

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6:13

4/25/2024 Talk of the Town - Chris Snow

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2024/04/25

Wake County is ready to reveal the final draft master plan for the future Lake Myra County Park. With Chris Edwards to talk about these new plans and the park is Chris Snow, Director of Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

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6:31

4/25/2024 Attorney General, Josh Stein

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2024/04/25

Josh Stein joins Chris Edwards for his monthly conversion about the goings-on in the Attorney Generals office. He has an update on the backlog of untested rape kits, tax scams, and more.

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6:18

4/25/2024 Dr. Kelly Cleary

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2024/04/25

Food allergies have been rising and to bring awareness to this, food allergy awareness week has launched in north Carolina. Chris Edwards is joined by Dr. Kelly Cleary, who is a part of FARE (Food, Allergy, Research & Education) About research going on with food allergies.

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6:24

4/24/2024 Thane Rosenbaum

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2024/04/24

Thane Rosenbaum speaks with Chris Edwards about the Trump hush money trial.

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6:40

4/24/2024 Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness

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2024/04/24

Chris Edwards is joined by Leah Sampson, and Casie Hall with Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness, to talk about mental health burnout and mental health in the modern age.

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5:08

4/24/2024 Christina Koch Part 1

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2024/04/24

America is heading back to space as NASA prepares for their next mission - Artemis II will take flight soon and our area has a strong local connection to this mission as NC State alum, Christina Koch Will be on that flight up to the stars. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion had a moment to speak to her.

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