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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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4:45

2/7/2024 Pam Classey, Fallon's Flowers

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/07

Valentines day is just a week away and a lot of people are planning on getting flowers for that special someone. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion are joined by Pam Classey, of Fallon's Flowers, and she is here to bring us all some tips about how we should care for those flowers.

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8:28

2/7/2024 Wiley Nickel, NC Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/07

Wiley Nickel is currently serving his first term in Congress as the U.S. Representative of the 13th District of North Carolina which includes Wake, Wayne, Johnston and Harnett Counties. Prior to being elected to Congress, Wiley served as a North Carolina State Senator, attorney, small business owner and worked for two White House administrations. He currently serves on the House Committee on Financial Services, and is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, the Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, and the

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9:47

2/7/2024 Governor Roy Cooper

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2024/02/07

As Governor Roy Cooper enters his final year as Governor of North Carolina he reflects on all the work he has done over his past two terms in office, and how is still planning on doing everything he possibly can in this last year to help bolster the public school system and as sports betting has taken root. Governor Cooper also comments on the recent Medicaid expansion package that went into affect this past December.

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5:13

2/6/2024 Keith Poston, WakeEd

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2024/02/06

Wake Ed launched the Tools4School program two years ago and on Tuesday they will open a long-term space for Tools4Schools and WakeEd Partnership that is centralized in Wake County to be more accessible to teachers and partners. The new location is located on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh, just down from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about the opening opening is the President of WakeEd, Keith Poston

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5:28

2/6/2024 Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery

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2024/02/06

Rear Admiral (RET) Mark Montgomery with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies talks about US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's February 2024 visits to the middle East with Jon Champion and Chris Edwards.

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5:22

2/6/2024 David McLennen, Meredith College Political...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/06

Meredith College unveiled a new poll on Monday that provides an in-depth examination of North Carolina voter attitudes on important current issues. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about the poll and its findings is Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennen.

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6:27

2/5/2024 Genita Spencer - Being Grandparents Support

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/05

Grandparents who are becoming the main caregivers for their grandkids need support and information in many areas. Genita Spencer of Being Grandparents Support, talk with Jon Champion and Chris Edwards about their organization and an upcoming event that you can support.

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5:03

2/5/2024 Nick Petro - National Weather Service

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/05

Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nick Petro talks about National Weatherperson's Day with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

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5:19

2/5/2024 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/05

Having your seat belt on during your next flight may actually be unsafe. A Chinese airline using a tailwind to break the sound barrier. and Layoffs at America Airlines. Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff tells Jon and Chris all about this weeks aviation news.

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7:29

2/2/2024 Libertarian Candidate for Governor, Mike Ross

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/02

Some people believe that state and local government is not focusing on the interest of the common man and focusing too much on their own special interest. Libertarian Candidate for Governor, Mike Ross, wants to tackle this issue, as well as an education plan that allots money to each student for schooling. Mike Ross talks to Jon Champion and Chris Edwards about these issues and what else he has in store if he were elected Governor.

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4:56

2/2/2024 Attorney General Josh Stein

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/02

Valentines day is a great time to get a gift for that special someone in your life, but it is also a good opportunity for scammers to get a hold of your financial information. Attorney General Josh Stein joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion, to talk about "Sweetheart scams", the blocked merger between Sprit Airlines and JetBlue, and a seminar that is being hosted on youth mental health.

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5:13

2/2/2024 Dr. Susan Sprat

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2024/02/02

There has been a rise on people using weight loss drugs recently and as a result, the State of North Carolina will no longer offer those drugs to state employees on the insurance plan, Dr. Susan Spratt of Duke University is with Jon Champion and Chris Edwards to talk more about the impact of these drugs.

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5:30

2/2/2024 Talk of the Town - Evan Rogers

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/02

It has been over 5 months since the shooting on the UNC Campus where a graduate student fatally shot his adviser, after the events on campus unfolded, Evan Rogers, a junior at UNC joined Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about the emotions on campus and what he witnessed.

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4:37

2/2/2024 Dominant Championship Wrestling

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/02

Professional wrestlers Johnny Shore, and Sean Cruise talk about the DCW Reborn event taking place on February 3, 2024 at the parks and Recreation Center located at 601 West Noble Street in Selma, North Carolina.

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5:49

2/1/2024 Trevor Wagner

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/01

A new study finds a link between e-commerce and the and the resurgence of small and medium businesses. these findings contradict the idea that e-commerce was harm small businesses. To talk about it is Trevor Wagner.

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5:06

2/1/2024 Terry Tuff, Par Bogey and Jokes

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/01

Jokes make events fun and that is no different at a golf tournament and charity fundraisers. Terry Tuff, owner of the Par Bogey N Jokes, talks with Jon Champion about what that all means and gives advice to young and upcoming comedians. Par Bogey N Jokes are hosting tournaments and other charitable fundraisers that impact the local community.

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6:48

2/1/2024 Reverend Dr. Jonathan Augustine

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/02/01

Today is the beginning of Black History Month, Reverend Dr. Jonathan Augustine has been a strong advocate for racial reconciliation and determined to bring all kinds of people together. His church is hosting a number of events and guest speakers this month in celebration of black history. He tells Jon Champion and Tony Rigsby all about them.

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6:06

1/31/2024 Kathy Hastings, North Carolina State...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/01/31

Now that we are into the second semester for high school students a lot of them are really starting to get serious about college, the application process and all that comes with it, here to provide some help to those students and their families is Kathy Hastings, Director for Outreach and Communication at the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.

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6:14

1/31/2024 Talk of the Town - Ann Burlingame

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/01/31

In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, Wake County Public Health is teaming up with Wake County Public Libraries to launch a new program that gives kids something to smile about. Books & Smiles promotes the importance of the three B's before bedtime: brush, book and bed. Join Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about it is Ann Burlingame the Wake County Deputy Library Director.

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4:19

1/31/2024 CBS Mallary Analyst Jeff McCausland

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/01/31

Recently three US soldiers were killed on the boarder between Syria and Jordan and many have been wondering what will the US's response to this be. These events happening all the Houthi rebel's have been attacking ships in the Red Sea. This has been raising concerns about if the US will get deeper into the conflict and if other country's, such as Iran, are involved. To talk about it more is CBS Mallary Analyst Jeff McCausland.

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