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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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7:04

Keith Poston: Chairman of the WakeEd Partnership on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/25

It’s back-to-school day for Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston and several other districts. In Wake County alone, more than 161,000 students are beginning classes across 203 schools. This year also marks the opening of four brand-new schools, including Felton Grove High School in Apex. Keith Poston, Chairman of the WakeEd Partnership, joined Jeff Hamlin to share what’s new and different for the academic year ahead.

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7:37

Jenni Koontz: Owner of Epic Shutter Photography on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/25

Hurricane Erin has moved on, but its impact on the Outer Banks remains. Dare County officials have launched a staged reentry process for residents after mandatory evacuations were ordered ahead of the storm. The region is no stranger to weather disruptions — last year alone, NC-12 was shut down at least three times due to winter storms, with each overwash bringing both challenges and costs. Photographer Jenni Koontz spent last week along the coast capturing images of Erin’s aftermath. She joined

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6:17

Wes Hohenstein: Chief Meteorologist from CBS17/WNCN...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/25

June was the hottest on record, July topped it as the warmest ever, yet August has taken a surprising turn. As many central North Carolina schools welcomed students back on Monday, the weather felt unusually mild. And heading into Labor Day weekend, cooler-than-normal temperatures are expected to stick around. Wes Hohenstein, Chief Meteorologist for CBS17, joined Jeff Hamlin to talk about what has made this summer so unique from a weather perspective.

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6:50

Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/25

Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo, physician at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins Gayle Hurd to discuss her new book Bye-Bye, Mama's Milk. She shares insights on the many benefits of breastfeeding, from supporting physical health to strengthening emotional bonds.

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7:55

Mike Hembree NASCAR Writer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/21

Humpy Wheeler has passed away. A native of Belmont, Wheeler was the President of Charlotte Motor Speedway for 33 years and cemented the Queen City as a racing Mecca. Working closely with Bruton Smith, Wheeler transformed CMS into a world class facility that attracted a wide range of fans and corporate sponsors. Wheeler garnered the nickname "The P.T. Barnum of Motorsports" with three-ring circuses in the infield and hosting boxing matches. Wheeler died of natural causes. He was 86. Michael Hembree,

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7:32

Thomas Salley President of Visit Wilkes

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/21

North Wilkesboro is officially back on the NASCAR Cup schedule. NASCAR has released its Cup Series schedule for 2026, which includes a return to Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19. The Window World 400 will be the first time that Wilkesboro has hosted a Cup Series points race since 1996. The past two years, North Wilkesboro has hosted NASCAR’s All-Star Race. Thomas Salley, the President of Visit Wilkes, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how much the return of NASCAR to Wilkesboro means.

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4:38

Scott Rawls Wake Tech President

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/21

Wake Tech President Scott Rawls welcome the largest class in school history with golden tickets. It was the first day of classes at Wake Tech on Monday. Five lucky students received the golden tickets, worth $250 courtesy of the Wake Tech Foundation. Gabriella Morero got one of the tickets. Wake Tech started the fall semester with the largest enrollment in school history. They're student body is up 11% from last year. Rawls joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the opening of school.

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6:45

Sam Walker Editor-in-Chief of Sam Walker OBX

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/21

Hurricane Erin is moving northeast, away from North Carolina's coast, on Thursday morning, but flooding impacts will linger in the Outer Banks. In Buxton, floodwaters covered the streets in a Hatteras Village oceanfront neighborhood, and video near the Hatteras Inn in Buxton shows driveways covered in sand and damage to the lower level of a beach home. N.C. Highway 12 is closed. Sam Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Sam Walker OBX, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest regarding Erin.

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7:25

Ryan Freese MLB to Raleigh

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/20

There’s potential for big changes in Major League Baseball. Commissioner Rob Manfred has not only discussed expansion, but radial divisional realignment. There’s potential for eight division with four teams each. And lots of discussion about Nashville being the first Major League expansion franchise since Tampa Bay and Arizona in 1999. Ryan Freese has been a vocal proponent of bringing a Major League Baseball team to Raleigh. Freese joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest developments.

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6:59

Jenni Koontz Owner of Epic Shutter Photography

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/20

Mandatory evacuations are underway for parts of the Outer Banks, including Dare and Hyde counties and various islands, as Hurricane Erin draws closer. Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected, and the Outer Banks could see waves between 15 and 20 feet. Jenni Koontz, a photographer shooting around Hatteras Island for nearly 17 years, capture Erin's opening blows, including at one of the islands most vulnerable places: Bruxton. Koontz, the owner of Epic Shutter Photography,

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6:26

State Climatologist Corey Davis discusses latest on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/20

While the eye of Hurricane Erin is expected to stay in the Atlantic, it is expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along the North Carolina coast. On Tuesday, crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation worked to stack sand at least 10 feet high in spots along the ocean in Nags Head due to the expected storm surge. Corey Davis, State Climatologist, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the potential impact of the storm and what else may be churning for the Atlantic

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6:10

Reide Corbett Executive Director of the Coastal...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/19

Hurricane Erin is forecast to stay hundreds of miles offshore but is still sending waves 20 feet or greater crashing over vulnerable sand dunes on the islands. Officials have ordered evacuations of Hatteras and Ocracoke islands even without a hurricane warning because that tiny ribbon of highway called N.C. 12 will likely be torn up and washed out in several places, isolating villages for days or weeks. Reide Corbell, Executive Director of the Coastal Studies Institute, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss

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7:06

Jonas Pope Dads Stroll Club Organizer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/19

Jonas Pope has worked as a sportswriter for the Raleigh News and Observer. He has also organized the Dads Stroll Club in Knightdale. They meet on the third Saturday of each month for about an hour. Jonas emphasizes that the group not only bonds and has fun with the kids, but it’s also about forming partnerships beyond the park. Pope joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how he started the local chapter of the Dads Stroll Club.

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6:12

Dr. Tony Moody Infectious Disease Specialist with...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/19

The North Carolina Department of Human Services Kindergarten Immunization Dashboard reports 93% of kindergarteners statewide are up to date on required vaccines. However, the vaccination numbers in Durham County are lower compared to neighboring areas. Dr. Tony Moody, a pediatric infectious disease specialist who sees patients with Duke Health, said Durham County’s low numbers are surprising. Dr. Moody joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the importance of vaccinations when school begins.

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7:05

Michael Landguth President and CEO of RDU Airport

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/19

The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority and Pacific Elm Properties are hosting three upcoming public workshops for people to learn more about a new recreation and wellness destination. Potential features of the recreation and wellness destination include water sports, land sports, family-focused activities, retail, food and beverage establishments, and lodging. Michael Landguth, the President and CEO of RDU Airport, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what he’s hearing about the new destination.

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5:58

Chris Edwards: Play-by-play man for the Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/18

A chapter of North Carolina baseball history is coming to a close. Next week, the Carolina Mudcats will play their final homestand at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, their home since 1991. This winter, the team will move to a new stadium in Wilson. But before the transition, the Mudcats are chasing one more milestone. With 12 games left, they sit atop the Carolina League’s Northern Division and are aiming for their first league title since 2003, when they played at the Double-A level. Play-by-play

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5:19

Laura Helock: Meteorologist for the National Weather...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/18

Hurricane Erin has strengthened back into a Category 4 storm and is now just under a thousand miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. Pitt County Emergency Planner Merredith Lovely warns that in past storms, pet owners have put themselves at risk trying to rescue animals, stressing the importance of including pets in evacuation plans.Laura Helock of the National Weather Service joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what impacts Erin could bring to central North Carolina.

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7:12

Sam Walker: Editor-in-Chief for Sam Walker OBX on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/18

All eyes are on Hurricane Erin, now a Category 4 storm. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for Ocracoke Island in Hyde County and Hatteras Island in Dare County. While the storm is expected to stay offshore, officials aren’t taking chances by issuing a state of emergency for all of Dare County. Sam Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Sam Walker OBX, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the Outer Banks are preparing.

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6:18

Nataliia Bondarenko: Outreach Coordinator at...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/18

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump say they hope recent talks at the White House with Ukrainian and European leaders could lead to trilateral negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting followed Trump’s sit-down with Putin last week, where Trump suggested it was now on Zelenskyy to agree to concessions that could bring the conflict to a close. Nataliia Bondarenko, a Ukrainian native who came to the U.S. after the war began, joined

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7:01

Amy Beros CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/08/14

SNAP benefits help 1.4 million North Carolinians put food on the table. Amy Beros is the CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. She says there are more than 600,000 people in the 34 counties her agencies serve facing hunger every day. That number is up from 450,000 people two years ago. Beros joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the loss of federal funding is impacting the food bank.

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