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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 you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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7:38

Jim Boyte on School Safety and Security

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/09

There is an ever increasing need for safety and security in out school systems. Jim Boyte has created Active Defender to help better the responses to safety at schools and universities. Tony Riggsbee speaks with Jim Boyte about Active Defender and the ways he is helping schools.

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6:50

Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D)

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/09

There has been a lot proposed in the house and senate including the Prevail Act that aims to help small investors to secure their patents, they are also looking at changes to Medicare. Congresswoman Deborah Ross stops by and talks with Tony Riggsbee about these issues and more going on at Capitol Hill.

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4:32

Nathan Schultz on the Almanace Battlefield Reenactment

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/09

The battle of Alamance was an important battle that took place in 1771, and on the historic battle ground an vent is being held to celebrate the victory for North Carolina. Tony Riggsbee talks with Nathan Schultz about the history of the battle and how you can show support for the event.

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6:02

Dr. Laura Greene discussing Canine Influenza

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/08

Dr. Laura Greene talks with Bruce Ferrell about the danger of canine flu. Listen to learn the symptoms, and more on treatment and advice as we head into peak flu season.

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5:33

Sabina Castelfraco on the Papal Conclave

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/08

The conclave is under way and so far we have only seen black smoke, meaning a new pope has not been elected. Sabina Castelfraco has the latest from the Vatican, here is her conversation with Tony Riggsbee.

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6:04

Wit Tuttle, Executive Director of Visit NC

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/08

We have had a record breaking year in regards to tourism spending. There is ever more that North Carolina offers year after year for tourist. Wit Tuttle, Executive Director of Visit NC visits with Tony Riggsbee to talk about this uptick in tourism and how tourism is doing in western North Carolina post Hurricane Helene.

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5:57

Brian Walsh with Sofi on student loan debt

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/07

Student loan collections are to resume again after a 5 year pause. Many people in debt due to student loans may already be in default. Tony Rigssbee speaks with Brian Walsh with Sofi about student loan debt and how these changed are going to affect people.

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6:21

Amy Brundle with the National Alliance on Mental...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/07

We have all known for years that social media if used improperly can negatively affect teens and young adults. But how exactly can it harm those young minds? Tony Riggsbee finds out in a conversation he has with Amy Brundle with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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4:34

Krishna Brown owner of Shoebox Barn

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/06

With Mothers Day this Sunday many people are looking for gifts and activities to celibate their mothers. Krishna Brown owner of Shoebox Barn Nursery is hosting a pop up this Sunday to celebrate mothers day. Jon Champion talks with her about what you can expect from the event.

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6:08

Senate Leader Phil Berger

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/06

There are many issues that the state house is tackling right now, some of these include a bill to make the earliest start day for public schools to be august 26th. Jon Champion speaks with Senate Leader Phil Berger about this bill, as well as other topics such as the state personal act, the state board of elections, and hurricane Helen recovery.

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4:37

Tammy Fitzgerald with the NC Value Coalition on the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/06

The woman's safety and protection act aims to help protect women by preventing men from entering women only spaces, this includes the prevention of trans women in these spaces. Jon Champion talks with Tammy Fitzgerald with the NC Value Coalition about her thoughts on the bill.

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6:24

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger on the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/05

A two day policy meeting is taking place that is leaving many uncertain about the future of our economy. Some of the mina concerns being inflation, price increases, and the job market. Tony Riggsbee takes some time to speak with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger about this meeting and the future of the economy.

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6:20

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/05

A staffing shortage at Newark leads to delays and cancellations, two flight grounded to avoid an Army helicopter and more covered as Tony Riggsbee has his weekly talk with Jay Ratliff.

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4:27

Amanda Erving on the Maritime and Regional History...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/05

Eastern North Carolina has a rich maritime history and Edenton in part of that story, they will be hosting the Maritime and regional history symposium this June in Edenton. Tony Riggsbee talks with Amanda Erving about what you should expect and how you can participate in this event.

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6:10

Major Brian Harrison, Raleigh Police Department on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/02

The Ride to DC is a 500 mile bike trip ending in DC just in the time for Police Week. Raleigh police officers have been doing this for 15 years and do this to honor fallen police offices and their family's. Tony Riggsbee talks with Major Brian Harrison with the Raleigh Police Department about the ride and why they participate.

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6:04

Olivia Rinaldi, CBS White House Correspondent about...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/02

The White House has announced that Mike Waltz is being removed from his post as the US National Security Advisor and will now server as the Ambassador to the United Nations. A lot of people are seeing this as Waltz getting "fired" but the Trump Administration is saying it is more of a promotion. Ton Riggsbee has a conversation with CBS White House Correspondent Olivia Rinaldi about the change up.

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6:25

Tammy Fitzgerald, Executive Director of North...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/02

The North Carolina Values Coalition has shown their support for House Bill 606 as well as Women’s Safety and Protection Act, both of these bills have been controversial as House Bill 606 aims extend the stature of limitations for medical malpractice for those who have try to sue post sec change surgery, and the Women’s Safety and Protection Act which would define sex based on male and female in public spaces. Tony Riggsbee speaks with Tammy Fitzgerald the Executive Director of North Carolina Values

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4:17

Sean Fallon, founder of the Freedom Ranch in Kittrell

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/30

The Freedom Ranch has been helping large animals for years in Kittrell, they are having a fund raiser this weekend to help raise money so they are better equipped to help these large animals Tony Riggsbee speaks with Sean Fallon the founder of the Freedom Ranch about the fund raiser and how you can help.

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7:11

Dr. Clinton Wright on National Stroke Awareness Month

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/30

North Carolina is part of the "stroke belt", a region of the united states where the people living there have a higher risk for stroke, as May is National Stroke Prevention Month, Tony Riggsbee has a conversation with Dr. Clinton Wright about causes and symptoms of stokes and how we can help prevent them.

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5:25

CBS News Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/29

President Trumps first 100 days in office is over and he has already done more then most presidents have in the same time. Jon Champion gets a moment to talk with Nancy Cordes, CBS News chief White House correspondent, about President Trump's first 100 days in office and what he is expected to do next.

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