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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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6:27

9/14 Megan Thomas (Wake Co. Animal Center)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/14

The Wake County Animal Center is, once again, close to reaching full capacity. Megan Thomas with the animal shelter expresses her concerns, discusses the reason why this has been happening in the Triangle as of late, and how you can adopt a dog.

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6:17

9/14 Jessica Gaspar

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/14

The V foundation held recently held an event at UNC Chapel hill to help raise awareness for children with cancer. Jessica Gaspar's nephew was honored at this event over the weekend and she joins Rob Connett to tell us all about the event.

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3:59

9/13 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/13

Continuing the trend from yesterday it will be in the upper 80s with some scattered showers. There will be a cool down later this week with weekend lows expected in the 50s. Laura Smith from CBS17 brings you your full forecast, and discusses with Rob Connett each others sleeping habits.

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6:06

9/13 Doug Sprecher (First Citizens Bank)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/13

Doug Sprecher of First Citizens Bank discusses the results of their survey, which shows small business owners in North Carolina and across the country are feeling confident in uncertain economic times,

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4:59

9/13 Liz Johnson (Southern Ideal Home Show)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/13

If you're currently working on a home project, or have recently thought about starting one, you might want to check out the Southern Ideal Home Show this weekend, Sept. 15-17, at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh. PR Director Liz Johnson joined us to cover all the details, including the special guests who are scheduled to make an appearance.

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5:26

9/12 Jazmin Albaran (Seed Your Future)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/12

This week is Green Career Week, which focuses on getting students interested in agricultural jobs. Jazmin Albaran, Executive Director of "Seed Your Future," joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about the focus of the event, and the importance of agriculture in North Carolina.

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7:17

9/12 Kaleb Harmon (Town of Zebulon)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/12

Officers with the Zebulon Police Department recently completed crisis intervention training, a big focus for them, and other area departments. Kaleb Harmon, communications director for the town of Zebulon, discussed that and other things they've been working on, when he joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett.

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5:48

9/12 Julie Garza (La Ley)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/12

Our sister station, La Ley, just celebrated 20 years on the air, by hosting a party in Greensboro over the weekend. They had over 11,000 people in attendance! Julie Garza from La Ley joined the show to talk about the event and what the last two decades have meant for the Spanish-speaking radio station.

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6:17

9/12 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/12

Fall weather is really starting to kick in and we are not expecting any days in the 90s for the next 10 days. Laura Smith with CBS17 tells you all you have to look forward to for the upcoming week, and talks about her Christmas trees.

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9:45

9/11 ROUNDTABLE: Where Were You on Sept. 11, 2001?

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/12

The WPTF Morning crew shared their memories of September 11, 2001 -- including Mike Raley, who was on-air when the terrorist attacks occurred.

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5:14

9/11 Mike Wheeles

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/12

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Mike Wheeles, from our sister-station 94.7 QDR, was live on-air when the World Trade Center was hit. He shared his memories with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:44

9/11 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/11

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. How has air travel and airport security changed in the last two decades? Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff gave his thoughts on the WPTF Morning Show.

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4:08

9/11 Greg Young (Carolina Mudcats)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/11

Football might be on the minds of a lot of people, but it's postseason baseball season in Zebulon! Carolina Mudcats broadcaster Greg Young joined the WPTF Morning Show and previewed the team's playoff series that starts Tuesday night.

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4:55

9/11 Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/11

Did you know September is Life Insurance Awareness month? Business expert Jill Schlesinger says life insurance is an important thing for you to think about, and you should get it if you don't already have it.

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5:23

9/8 George Hage (Jack the Radio)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/08

The Hopscotch Music Festival is this weekend in downtown Raleigh, where dozens of local bands are performing at numerous venues. One of those bands is "Jack The Radio." One of their members, George Hage, joined Rob Connett in the WPTF studio to talk about the festival, and a new song they just released.

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7:46

9/8 Jones Angell

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/08

The Carolina football team hosts App State this Saturday evening in Chapel Hill, and one of the big story lines is wide receiver Tez Walker being ruled ineligible for the season by the NCAA. Rob Connett discussed that decision with the Voice of the Heels, radio broadcaster Jones Angell.

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4:37

9/8 Dave Downey

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/08

Hurricane Lee is up for a category 5 already but currently no threat of landfall as of now. We also have the last day in the 90s for the near future and temperatures in the 80s over the weekend. Football may be interrupted by some weekend showers. Dave Downey tells you all for this weekends forecast.

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6:30

9/7 Note in the Pocket

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/07

"Note in the Pocket" is an organization in the Triangle that provides clothing for children. Sarah Caldwell and Dallas Bonavita joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss their upcoming "Sneaker Ball" to celebrate ten years in business.

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6:17

9/7 Rebecca Erquitt (The V Foundation)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/07

This Sunday, The V Foundation will be hosting an event in Chapel Hill for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month called "Dribble For Victory Over Cancer," which celebrates and honors children with cancer, and gives them a chance to meet members of the Tar Heel basketball teams. Rebecca Erquitt from the foundation shared some of the details when she joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

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9:27

9/7 Roundtable (College Football Player Names)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/09/07

College football players have a lot of unusual names. Rob Connett quizzes the morning show crew and they have to guess if the names he says, are real players names, or made up names.

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