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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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9/27 Random History with Sidekick Harrison

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/27

Random History with Sidekick Harrison on September 27.

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5:31

9/26 Remembering WPTF's Mike Blackman

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/26

Former WPTF news director Mike Blackman has passed away. Tony Riggsbee and Mike Raley shared some memories of their former co-worker when they joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett.

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5:15

9/26 Dr. Baia Lasky (American Red Cross)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/26

The American Red Cross needs your help, as the national blood supply has decreased 25% since August. Dr. Baia Lasky of the Red Cross joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the importance of donating blood to help others.

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4:49

9/26 Comedian Chris Turner

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/26

British comedian Chris Turner is performing tonight at goodnights comedy club and gets a chance to speak with Jon Champion to preview the show.

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6:34

9/26 ROUNDTABLE: St. Elmo's Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/26

Rob brought some famous (and spicy) St. Elmo's Shrimp Cocktail sauce from his old stomping grounds of Indianapolis, for the rest of the morning crew to taste.

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0:31

9/26 Random History with Sidekick Harrison

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/26

Random History with Sidekick Harrison for September twenty-six

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5:56

9/26 Durham Police

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/26

With an uptick of car jackings targeted at Hispanic women in Durham, the Durham Police are encouraging people to take caution and to report crimes they witness. Sgt. Jermaine Clark, Sgt. Karina Ramos, and Officer Rut Avila are joined by Rob Connett to let the public know what steps they can take to help prevent crimes like this happening to you.

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6:52

9/25 Colin Fegeley

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/25

This past Friday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill that would extremely limit the authority of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Since then, many athletic directors across the state have voiced their concerns. Colin Fegeley with the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

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5:57

9/25 Kirsten Riggs

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/25

UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh is doing a chili cook-off contest for their employees on Tuesday afternoon, as part of their team-bonding strategy (and Rob is going to be one of the judges). Kirsten Riggs with UNC Rex discusses why it's important to check on the mental health of their employees, and what the current biggest challenge is for all local hospitals in the Triangle and the state.

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5:07

9/22 Reese Roper

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/22

September is Leukemia Awareness Month, and one local high school has been supporting the cause through their volleyball team. Reese Roper is a student-athlete at Green Level High School, and is currently battling leukemia. She shared her story with the WPTF Morning Show.

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8:41

9/22 Jones Angell

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/22

North Carolina football looks to stay undefeated, as the Tar Heels travel up to Pitt for their ACC opener on Saturday night. Jones Angell, the radio voice of UNC, previewed the game with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

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5:05

9/22 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/22

It's going to be a rainy, windy and chilly Saturday. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith walks through the timing and the details of this weekend's storms that are impacting the Carolinas.

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7:56

9/21 ROUNDTABLE: Dramatic Readings

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/22

It's time for another edition of "Dramatic Readings" on the WPTF Morning Show "Roundtable." Today, the crew reads classic cooking recipes.

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9:11

9/21 Glenna Gonzalez

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/21

Durham and Raleigh, NC area Business owner Glenna Gonzalez of JB Tyler Marketing and Consulting talks about being a single parent, making the career transition from working for a corporation to founding her own business, and the challenges of marketing in the current business climate.

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5:08

9/21 Jennifer Jolly

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/21

Scammers keep getting more and more creative and in the modern world artificial intelligence has started to be used in scams. Jennifer Jolly with USA today joins the WPTF morning show to speak with Rob Connett to discuss what these AI scams look like and how we are now using AI software to be able to fight against these scammers.

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8:23

9/20 Jennifer Martin

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/20

Jennifer Martin, Director of the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association and Shop Local Raleigh discusses the Raleigh Christmas Parade in the aftermath of the tragic death of the 11 year old Hailey Brooks.

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7:30

9/20 Elizabeth Laird

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/20

Elizabeth Laird with the Equity in Civic Technology project with the Center for Democracy and Technology discusses privacy concerns in education.

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6:10

9/19 ROUNDTABLE: Talk Like a Pirate Day

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/19

What if you took famous movie quotes, and recited them like a pirate? That's exactly what the morning crew did to celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day."

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9/19 Pepe Caudillo (Brentwood Boys & Girls Club)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/19

The Brentwood Boys & Girls Club in north Raleigh is hosting a 5K run next month. The club's director, Pepe Caudillo, talks about the details of the "Day of the Dead" event.

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13:42

9/19 Matt Shoemaker

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/19

Matt Shoemaker is running for North Carolina's 13th congressional district, which represents all of Johnston County, along with parts of Wake, Harnett and Wayne counties. He joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett to talk about his stance on various topics as he prepares for the 2024 election.

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