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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

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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7:25

4/24/2024 Christina Koch Part 2

WPTF Morning News ·

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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5:16

4/24/2024 Talk of Town - Rachel Morris

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/24

In Today's Talk of the Town Segment we highlight some of the community events coming up in Knightdale over the next couple of weeks and months and to preview what is coming up is the Community Relations Director for the Town of Knightdale, Rachel Morris speaks to Chris Edwards.

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6:08

4/24/2024 North Carolina State Senator Natalie Murdock

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/24

Abortion will be a big issue this coming election cycle and may determine who people will vote for. President Biden addressed this on Tuesday in Florida. Chris Edwards speaks with North Carolina State Senator Natalie Murdock about the issue.

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6:19

4/23/2024 Michael Bitzer

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/23

Congress continues to be divided on nearly every issue as the House faces the possibility of another historic vote to potentially oust the Speaker for a second time this just days after approving what some believe is a controversial foreign aid package. Joining Chris Edwards to provide some historical perspective is Michael Bitzer, Political Science Professor at Catawba College.

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5:30

4/23/2024 David McLennen

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/23

A new Meredith College Poll is out and provides an in-depth look at North Carolina voter attitudes on important issues. The author of that new poll David McLennen joins Chris Edwards.

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4:59

4/23/2024 Talk of the Town - Nikki Wall

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/23

In Today's Talk of the Town Segment, we highlight The Town of Selma, which is gearing up for its 2nd annual Downtown Wine Walk which comes up this weekend and on the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about the Wine Walk as well as other community events is Community Engagement Coordinator, Nikki Wall

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6:41

4/22/2024 Talk of the Town - Mike and Lauren Sullivan

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/22

The popularity of the game of golf continues to grow and in Garner, a new spot has opened to work on your game and have some fun. Sully's Golf and Gather recently opened their doors to patrons of the triangle and to talk more about the new spot with Chris Edwards are the owner's of Sully's Mike and Lauren Sullivan.

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6:17

4/22/2024 Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/22

It is never too soon to start to worry about retirement. There may not be a magical number to look out for but Jill Schlesinger has all the tips and tricks to find out when you should retire and how much you should have saved.

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5:17

4/22/2024 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/22

Two pilots suspended, and more on the Boeing whistleblower, Jay Ratliff talks with Chris Edwards about that and more.

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4:31

4/22/2024 Dan Glaser

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/22

Distracted driving has been a major issue in recent memory and has caused man injury's and accidents. there are many ways to prevent these accidents and ways to prevent drivers from being distracted. Chris Edwards is joined by Dan Glaser from GM about distracted driving.

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6:16

4/22/2024 JB Buxton

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/22

Technical and Trade Schools continue to see an increase in enrollment nationwide and that trend is also taking place in North Carolina with as much as a 16% increase in enrollment last year in vocational-focused community colleges - that according to data published in the NCCCS's Data Dashboard. With Chris Edwards is JB Buxton, President of Durham Tech.

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7:06

4/22/2024 Congressman Dan Bishop

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/22

There are numerous items of note nationally, from the Presidential Election, issues in congress, funding for foreign countries as they fight wars on their soil and locally many races on the ballot in November. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of this is North Carolina 8th District Congressman Dan Bishop.

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6:57

Kevin Campbell, Raleigh Area Land Trust

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/19

Kevin Campbell is the Executive Director of the Raleigh Area Land Trust. They are an organization that is helping to shape the housing landscape in Wake County. Kevin joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about their goals.

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5:28

Brandon Parrott, Durham CrimeStoppers

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/19

One of the ways to help combat crime in our area is through community tips and one of our communities is expanding the way the public can help solve some of these crimes. With us now to discuss Crimestoppers and how the city of Durham is expanding their program is the Coordinator for Durham CrimeStoppers, Brandon Parrott.

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7:04

Deborah Ross, North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/19

Earlier this week, North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah Ross joined other members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to call for enhanced protection for In Vitro Fertilization in federal law. Congresswomen Ross joins us now.

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5:22

Andy Moore, Mayor of Smithfield

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/19

In Today's Talk of the Town Segment we highlight one of our local towns - Smithfield - which has numerous events planned in the coming weeks and it all gets started tonight. Mayor of Smithfield Andy Moore joined the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:51

Michael Whatley, Chairmen Republican National Committee

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/19

The Presidential Election remains at the top of mind for many. Michael Whatley, Chairmen of the Republican National Committee joined the WPTF Morning Show

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5:54

Sara Caldwell, Note in the Pocket

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/18

Note in the Pocket is a Wake and Durham County non-profit that provides clothing to school-age children in need. Sara Caldwell, the Development Director of Note in the Pocket joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about what they do.

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5:51

Jeff Brooks, Duke Energy, Thank a Lineworker Day

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/18

Thursday, April 18 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day as we stop and say a note of thanks to those who work on the front lines each day to keep our power running, sometimes in less than ideal conditions. With us now to chat more about linemen and their importance is Jeff Brooks Spokesperson with Duke Energy.

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5:35

Jerome Levisy, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/04/18

Now’s the time for you to make a difference in the lives of kids in Durham and Orange County. Jon Champion chats with Jerome Levisy, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Orange Counties.

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