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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, 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 afternoon long!

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6:54

Victoria Scott-Miller Owner of Liberation Station...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/10

The owner of North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore, Liberation Station, recently appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Scott-Miller first opened Liberation Station in June 2023 in downtown Raleigh. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the challenges that the last year have brought

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6:44

Avery Bales UNC-Chapel Hill Huffman School of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/09

The Winter Olympics are underway in Italy. UNC-Chapel Hill’s Huffman School of Journalism is represented in the games with extensive coverage. Avery Bales joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the opening days of the winter games.

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7:19

Anderson Clayton North Carolina Democratic Party...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/09

North Carolina is set to play a pivotal role nationally in the battle for control of Congress in the midterms, and there are also some key races at stake. Some feel the future of the Democratic party runs through North Carolina. Anderson Clayton, the Chairperson of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the importance of the state in this national election.

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8:48

Bob Orr Former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/09

President Trump has refused to apologize after sharing a racist video on his social media platform despite widespread outrage and condemnation. It coincides with two more Congressional incumbents who announced last week they won’t seek re-election. There are now 51 Congressional incumbents not seeking re-election this year, the highest number since World War II. Bob Orr, a Republican and a former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court Justice, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Trump’s video and how it

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6:49

Nikole Killion CBS News Reporter

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/09

House lawmakers tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidant of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating. An attorney for Maxwell also told lawmakers that if President Donald Trump ended her prison sentence, she would be willing to testify that neither Trump nor former President Bill Clinton were culpable for wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein. CBS News reporter Nikole Killion joined Jeff

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11:28

Tim Crothers UNC-Chapel Hill Journalism Professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/05

It’s the end of an era in sports journalism. The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage. The widespread purge announced Wednesday is a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands. Tim Crothers is a former writer for Sports Illustrated and a best-selling author based out of Chapel Hill. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the end of the Washington Post sports coverage.

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7:40

Janice Smith Owner of Big Dog Little Bed

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/05

As folks solidify their Super Bowl plans for this Sunday’s big event, Hillsborough will have a special reason for plopping down in front of their TVs. Animal Planet will broadcast Puppy Bowl XXII. And, for the first time ever, the game will include a puppy from Hillsborough. Janice Smith, the owner of Durham-based Big Dog, Little Bed, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the dogs wound up on the Puppy Bowl

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8:04

Carl Fox Former North Carolina Judge

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/05

There remains plenty of discussion surrounding the verdict in the double-murder trial of Issiah Ross in Hillsborough. Last week, Ross was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Devin Clark. However, in the death of 14-year-old Lyric Woods, a mistrial was declared. Carl Fox, a former North Carolina judge who has extensive history in Orange County, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the fallout from the trial.

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6:44

Chris Cooper Western Carolina University Political...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/04

Last week, the FBI served a search warrant at the election headquarters of Fulton County, Georgia, which includes most of Atlanta, seeking ballots from the 2020 election. It continues President Trump’s preoccupation of his failed reelection bid from six years ago. Chris Cooper, Western Carolina University Political Science professor, discussed how unusual the situation is.

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8:00

Dr. Matthew Andrews UNC-Chapel Hill Professor of History

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/04

With the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics starting Friday in Milan, Italy, a UNC-Chapel Hill Professor of History is reflecting on how the Olympics have shaped politics and social reform movements. Dr. Matthew Andrews joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the Olympics have impacted life away from the playing surfaces.

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6:45

Martin Kifer Director of the High Point University...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/04

In the latest High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave President Donald Trump an approval rating of 41%, while 48% disapproved. In the same poll, residents gave their input about Governor Josh Stein and his policies. Martin Kifer, High Point University Survey Research Center, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest numbers.

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5:51

John Pomelow Path to Pro military program graduate

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/04

On February 18, the National Association of Home Builders will host its annual meeting, where two veterans who were stationed at Fort Bragg, will be honored and receive awards for their dedication, skill, and leadership within the construction industry. John Pomelow is a graduate of the Path to Pro military program. Pomelow discussed the program with Jeff Hamlin.

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7:09

Kindra Mammone Executive Director for CLAWS, Inc

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/03

With North Carolina receiving winter weather two weekends in a row, is the end of winter in sight? Snerd the groundhog was supposed to give that insight Monday morning, but the weather had other plans. Kindra Mammone, Executive Director for CLAWS, Inc., joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how long Snerd has been making predictions about winter.

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6:37

Gary Lackmann N.C. State meteorology professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/03

The weekend snow storm has impacted much of North Carolina, but things were a bit different with a winter storm that hit North Carolina exactly 26 years ago. The snowfall from Jan. 24-25, 2000, still stands as the record for the most snow from one storm in Raleigh. It was a storm that few saw coming. Gary Lackmann, N.C. State meteorology professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how forecasting has changed.

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5:31

Matt Neal President of North America at Siemens Energy

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/03

Siemens Energy is bringing back a type of manufacturing to Charlotte that the company paused in 2018. On Tuesday, the company announced they're also expanding a grid technology project execution in Raleigh. Siemens will invest $421 million to expand its operations throughout North Carolina. Matt Neal, President of North America at Siemens Energy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the expansion.

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4:53

Sgt. Marcus Bethea Spokesperson for the N.C. Highway...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/02

The snow has moved out of North Carolina, leaving behind a thick blanket on roads across the state. Bitterly cold temperatures in the forecast will lead to snow sticking to the roads over the next few days in central North Carolina. Sergeant Marcus Bethea of the State Highway Patrol, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how busy of a weekend it was for the highway patrol.

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5:10

Doctor Christine Knettel Doctor at UNC Health

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/02

Health officials are issuing a warning about the dangers surrounding lakes and ponds that are covered by ice. Over the weekend, two people had to be rescued from a frozen pond in Cary. Doctors want parents to emphasize to children that to never walk out on icy water. Doctor Christine Kenttel, a doctor at UNC Health, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the dangers of hypothermia.

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6:59

Sam Walker Reporter for OBX News

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/02

The North Carolina National Guard is helping residents after snow blanketed North Carolina this weekend. The snow amount varied across the state. One foot of snow came down in Havelock. There was nine inches reported in Currituck County. Unfortunately, it led to more beach houses collapsing. Sam Walker of OBX News joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the unusual amount of snowfall by the coast.

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7:31

Gary Stephenson Meterologoist for Spectrum News One

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/02

While snowfall amounts varied across central North Carolina this weekend, the Triad was buried underneath some of the largest accumulations in years. There was eleven inches of snow in Winston-Salem. High Point got 12 inches. Greensboro and Asheboro each received ten inches. Gary Stephenson, meteorologist with Spectrum News One, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the weekend snowstorm.

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6:51

Stone Gulley Co-owner of Hudson Hardware

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/29

It's back-to-back winter weather for the Triangle, and families want to be ready. Once again, Hudson Hardware locations in Clayton and Garner are busy providing customers with the tools they need to be ready for snow. From businesses to customers, everyone is searching for the same thing to deal with Mother Nature's double whammy.Stone Gulley, co-owner of Hudson Hardware, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how they’re keeping supplies in stock.

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