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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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5:03

7/25 Lisa Hobbs

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/25

The NC Pet Expo is coming up in on August 5-6 at the state fairgrounds, hosted by WPTF and the rest of the Curtis Media Group stations. Lisa Hobbs, from the CMG digital marketing department, stopped by the studio to give us all the details of this year's event.

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3:31

7/24 Bachelorette Parties

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/24

Rob spent a few minutes on today's show to break down the differences between women and men, and bachelorette parties compared to bachelor parties.

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7:54

7/24 Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/24

Can the giant lottery jackpots that we've recently seen teach us a financial lesson or two? CBS Business Expert Jill Schlesinger says yes. She went through them with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

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7:07

7/24 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/24

Another major airline has reached a deal with its pilots. What does that mean for you and what you pay for an airline ticket? Rob Connett talked about that, and other topics, with aviation analyst Jay Ratliff today on the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:14

7/24 Dr. Dan Park (UNC Health)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/24

By the end of this week, high temperatures here in the Triangle will be in the upper 90s, with heat indices close to 110. That can get dangerous if you don't take care of yourself while outdoors. Dr. Dan Park from UNC Health dropped by the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the importance of drinking water and giving yourself plenty of breaks if you're working outside.

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5:53

7/24 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/24

CBS17 Meteorologist Laura Smith says it's going to get very hot by the end of this week. She went through some of the details of her forecast, including feel-like temperatures close to 110 degrees!

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5:35

7/21 Angelee & Sean Osbourne (9.19 Island Cuisine),...

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/21

Angelee and Sean Osbourne are the owners of "9.19 Island Cuisine," a Jamaican restaurant in Wake Forest. They joined the studio to talk about how they started in 2018, what it was like to operate during the pandemic, and what they're cooking up for you and others in the Triangle.

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7:21

7/21 Angelee & Sean Osbourne (9.19 Island Cuisine),...

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/21

Angelee and Sean Osbourne are the owners of "9-19 Island Cuisine," a Jamaican restaurant in Wake Forest. They joined the studio to talk about how they started in 2018, what it was like to operate during the pandemic, and what they're cooking up for you and others in the Triangle.

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6:32

7/21 Ray Keating

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/21

A new report says nearly half of all small-business owners use their personal credit cards to help fund their company. Is that a smart idea? Rob Connett asked small business expert Ray Keating for his thoughts.

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3:57

7/21 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/21

Another hot day, followed by a beautiful weekend. Laura Smith from CBS 17 tells you all you need to know about the weather and what to expect this weekend. She also tells us a little but about her vacation habits.

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3:51

7/21 Dr. Shweta Shukla

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/21

Staying safe in the sun is something that we all need to know about, especially lately with this heat. Dr. Shweta Shukla from UNC Health is here to give us tips and advice, from the type of sunscreen to use, to the signs of heat stroke.

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8:52

7/20 Attorney General Josh Stein

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/20

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein wants all AGs around the country to have more power when it comes to holding airline companies accountable. That was one of a few topics he discussed this morning with Rob Connett.

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5:49

7/20 Nick Petro (National Weather Service)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/20

Wednesday's EF-3 tornado left some significant damage in Nash and Edgecombe counties, and Nick Petro with the National Weather Service got a first-hand look. He talked with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show about just how rare the weather event was for North Carolina, and why you should always be prepared, even if there is "only" a "Level 1" risk of severe weather in the forecast.

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6:10

7/20 Lance Blocker (CBS 17)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/20

CBS 17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker explains how Wednesday afternoon's EF-3 tornado in Nash County came together so quickly, and just how rare the event was for North Carolina.

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6:38

7/19 ROUNDTABLE: Barbie Trivia

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/19

How well does the morning crew know "Barbie"? Rob put Harrison, Champ, Jeff, and Mike up to the test in a little "True or False" about the doll.

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5:25

7/19 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/19

CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith is back to talk about another hot day in the Triangle, with heat indices in the triple digits. And it's not letting up any time soon.

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7:10

7/19 Marcus Manning

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/19

Marcus Manning, Executive Director of the Durham Sports Commission, discusses the addition of two board members, and what the organization is working on to expand coverage of youth sports in the Durham and surrounding areas.

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5:41

7/19 Christian Madsbjerg

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/19

Christian Madsbjerg, author of "LOOK: how to pay Attention in a Distracted World" talks about the science of observation and how hyper-reflection can help pole enhance their success by becoming better connected. He discusses his nine lessons for observation, the importance of paying attention, philosophy, and the ethics of observation. Podcast Cover Photo Courtesy: Penguin Random House (July 2023)

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6:32

7/18 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/18

The smoky, hazy skies are back today. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith explains why, and what it means to be under a "Code Orange" air quality alert day.

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6:05

7/18 Ryan Burgos

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/07/18

US Army and Air Forces veteran Ryan Burgos, appointed Employment Director of Disabled American Veterans in 2023, discusses National Hire a Veteran Day and the underemployment of veterans in the United States. Burgos provides an overview of veteran underemployment, mentoring programs, and spousal transition.

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