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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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5:45

2/27/2024 Dr. Alan Reisinger, Medical Director of MDVIP

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2024/02/27

Have you ever sat so long in a doctor’s waiting room that you just got up and left? Or had to chase a doctor for test results? A new survey from MDVIP reveals how the quest for healthcare can turn into a journey of frustration. In fact, 1 in 3 Americans have reached “burnout” status – on the MDVIP survey’s Patient Frustration Index. Here to discuss the findings and what you can do to avoid “patient burnout” is Dr. Alan Reisinger, Medical Director of MDVIP.

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3:46

2/27/2024 Michael Whatlen, Paragon Theaters

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2024/02/27

Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by Michael Whalen and Michael Wilson, They have some ground-breaking concepts that improve the comfort of the viewer and an innovated rewards program. Michael Whatlen, the CEO of Paragon Theaters talks to Chris Edwards about what they have to offer.

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4:48

2/27/2024 Steve Troxler, National Strawberry Day

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2024/02/27

Today is National Strawberry Day and North Carolina certainly has its share of great strawberries. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion on WPTF Morning Show now to talk about the strawberry industry in our state is the Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler.

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6:05

2/26/2024 Jill Schlesinger

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2024/02/26

Good news in the stock market lately, and people are wondering if these positive trends are going to continue. Jill Schlesinger discusses these trends with Chris Edwards nd provides some tips for new and old investors.

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11:15

2/26/2024 Steve Little, Researcher & Mayor of Marion

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2024/02/26

The State Archives hosted a virtual program on how labor from incarcerated men built the western NC railroads. Steve Little is the lead researcher on the program and the Mayor of Marion. He joins Chris Edwards to help bring light to these men that helped build this state.

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4:33

2/26/2024 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/26

Jay Ratliff has this weeks aviation news.

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4:17

2/26/Jim Angerole, Newpath Church Marriage Conference

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/26

Newpath Church will be hosting their first marriage conference presented by Steve and Lisa Goldberg. The goal of this conference is to encourage people to stay together after going though major issues with your spouse. Jim Angerole joins Chris Edwards to preview this conference.

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5:59

2/23/2024 Jason Crazy Bear Keck, 7 Directions of Service

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2024/02/23

Last Saturday the group 7 Directions of Service hosted a Water Walk in Eden to raise concerns over the use of Fossil Fuels and to protect sacred places. The Founder of 7 Directions of Service, Jason "Crazy-Bear" Kampos-Keck joins the WPTF morning show to discuss their concerns.

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6:06

2/23/2024 Forged In Fire - The Story of Apex

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2024/02/23

The play "Forged in Fire" will be debuting in Apex, North Carolina, in March. The play is about Apex, a small-town with a can-do spirit, recovering after a large fire, based on the award-winning book "Pluck, Perseverance and Paint: Apex, NC Beginnings to 1941" by Warren & Toby Holleman. The co-directors Kristin McCormick and Catherine Rodgers join Chris Edwards to discuss the meaning and passion going on behind this project.

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12:30

2/22/2024 Joseph B Cutchins, Jr, owner of Cutchins...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/22

Jon Champion, WPTF Morning Show host, was able to chat with Joseph B. Cutchins, Jr, owner of Cutchins Funeral Home in Franklinton, North Carolina. Cutchins Funeral Home shares a history with Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion. Mr. Johnson was killed just after an automobile accident in 1946 and Mr. Cutchins' father was the one who transported the legendary boxer to a black hospital, St. Agnes Hospital in Raleigh, because he wasn't allowed in a white hospital. Mr. Cutchins

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4:30

2/22/2024 Kaila'Shea Menendez & Lulu Black

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/22

Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit Returns to Durham Convention Center Following Immense First-Year Impact. To talk about their plans for the future is Kaila'Shea Menendez & Lulu Black.

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5:38

2/21/2024 Denny Edwards, Visit Raleigh President and CEO

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/21

Visit Raleigh has released the year-end 2023 Wake County Tourism Industry Report and the overall numbers appear to be strong for the County. To discuss the numbers and what they mean in-depth is Visit Raleigh President and CEO Denny Edwards.

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6:34

2/21/2024 David McLennen, Meredith

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/21

For UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has said she will remain in the race for the Republican Parties Nomination for President regardless of the outcome of the South Carolina Primary this weekend, Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennen is with Chris Edwards to discuss that as well as a quick preview of the North Carolina primary in a little over a week.

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6:31

2/21/2024 Talk of the Town - Durham Mayor, Leonardo...

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2024/02/21

Early on Tuesday morning the Durham City Council passed a cease fire resolution calling for an end to the violence in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The measure passed by a 5-2 vote with Mayor Leonardo Williams and Mayor Pro-Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton voting against the resolution. Mayor Leonardo Williams talks with Chris Edwards.

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2:46

2/20/2024 Patarica Burch, CEO for Habitat for...

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2024/02/20

2024 has brought new investments in affordable housing in Wake County as Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $2.4 million loan to build more than 50 affordable homes in Wake County. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about this effort is Patarica Burch, CEO for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County.

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4:04

2/20/2024 Cami McCormick

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/20

Cami McCormick joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about the recent updates with the Russo-Ukrainian War, and the death of activist Alexei Navalny that happened last week. Also a UN trial about the Israel Hamas war.

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5:12

2/20/2024 Terra Schramm

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/20

The North Carolina State Capitol launched a new website "From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State Capitol" and joining us now to talk more about this web site is Terra Schramm, Site Administrator for the North Carolina State Capitol.

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5:30

2/19/2024 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/19

Two people alone on a southwest flight, and a mid air brawl. Chris Edwards talks to Jay Ratliff about all the top aviation story's from last week.

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4:48

2/16/2024 Julia McNeely

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/16

Julia McNeely, a 3rd grade teacher at Even Oaks Classical School and a gradate of Hillsdale College, talks with Jon Champion about the importance of learning cursive and focusing on beautiful handwriting.Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Elementary School February 2024 Photo provided by Hillsdale College

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7:01

2/16/2024 Steve Wade

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/16

Steve Wade has just published a book about what it is like for the parents of kids who go though the Naval Academy. Seeing you children leave the nest in any capacity can be hard on anyone but seeing them depart for the Navy comes with unique experiences. Our very own Navy man, Jon Champion joins Steve Wade to talk all about his new book and to give some advice to parents going though the same thing.

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