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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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5/25 CBS17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/25

Today will be another comfortable day around the Triangle, but Memorial Day weekend is going to start out pretty soggy in North Carolina. Rob Connett talked with CBS 17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker to get the details of the forecast.

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6:34

5/25 Jon Champion and Mike Davis Talk About Guam

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/25

The Pacific island of Guam was hit hard by a powerful typhoon on Wednesday, which isn't rare. Our very own Jon Champion and Mike Davis both lived in Guam back in the day, and shared their stories and experiences with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

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5:42

5/25 Kathy Hastings McDonald (College Foundation of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/25

We're starting to see a trend where more millennials are switching careers. Sometimes, in order to do that, adults are having to go back to school. The College Foundation of North Carolina offers resources to help those find the right path. NCSEAA Associate Director for Outreach Kathy Hastings McDonald talked about the organization on today's WPTF Morning Show.

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5:20

5/24 Patrick DeHaan (GasBuddy)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/24

How do gas prices compare this Memorial Day weekend to last year's? GasBuddy's Patrick DeHaan had the answer and shared it on the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:32

5/23 ROUNDTABLE: Advice for Graduates

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/24

What piece of advice would you give the Class of 2023? That was today's discussion on the WPTF Morning Show ROUNDTABLE.

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6:13

5/23 Jason Gaughan (Bank of America)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/23

If you have made plans, or are making plans, for a summer vacation, you need to make sure you're being smart with your money. Jason Gaughan, a financial expert with Bank of America, gave some tips and advice on the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:08

5/23 Ardis Watkins (State Employees Association of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/23

The executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina is concerned about the proposed state budget and how it could impact state employees. Ardis Watkins joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to talk about that, and the current vacancies for state positions.

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7:49

5/23 Nicole Ennen (Empathy expert)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/23

Empathy in the workplace is the ability to be understanding towards colleagues and sensitive to their unique perspectives, work styles, and ideas. Our own Jon Champion talked with Nicole Ennen, an empathy expert, to find out why it's so important for American businesses.

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7:56

5/19 Adam Alexander (NASCAR on FOX)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/19

NASCAR makes its return to North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend for the 2023 All-Star Race -- the first time the Cup Series will be at the North Carolina track since 1996. Rob talked with Adam Alexander, who covers NASCAR on FOX Sports, about how big of a deal this is for the sport and the community.

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7:18

5/19 Comedian Brad Williams

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/19

Comedian Brad Williams is in Raleigh this weekend, with stand-up shows at Goodnights this Friday and Saturday. He joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:56

5/19 Kippy Hammond (Plein Air Art Festival)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/19

This weekend in New Bern is the third annual Plein Air Art Festival. Rob got to talk with the organizer, Kippy Hammond, about what all goes into the festival.

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8:51

5/18 AG Josh Stein

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/18

Earlier this week, the North Carolina House and Senate voted to override Governor Cooper's veto of a new abortion bill, which means it will now become law on July 1. Attorney General Josh Stein joined the WPTF Morning Show to voice his opinions on the override. He also talked about the future of TikTok in North Carolina.

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8:08

5/18 Andrea and David Peet

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/18

Andrea Lyle Peet, a native of the Triangle, has been living with ALS for nearly a decade. A documentary about her life and her story will be shown at the Carolina Theatre in Durham next month. Andrea, and her husband David, were in the WPTF studio this morning with Rob Connett.

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6:16

5/18 Tiffany Wright (AAA Carolinas)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/18

Are you planning on traveling next weekend for Memorial Day? You won't be alone! Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas talked with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show with some tips and advice for the upcoming holiday.

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2:58

5/17 Is Rob a Germaphobe?

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/17

Rob revealed something personal that's now making him start to wonder if he's a germaphobe.

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4:56

5/17 Jennifer Strauss (Veterans Affairs)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/17

Veterans Affairs has a program designed to assist female veterans with their mental health. Jennifer Strauss, the National Director for women and Gender-Related mental health for Veterans Affairs, joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to detail how it works.

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3:59

5/16 Laura Smith (CBS 17)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/16

Thunderstorms are expected throughout North Carolina this evening. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about what we can expect with this risk of severe weather.

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5:13

5/16 Terrence Hayes (Veterans Affairs)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/16

Veterans here in the Triangle have a few months remaining to sign up for benefits through the PACT Act. What is that? Terrence Hayes, Press Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, talked with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show about the benefits for our vets.

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6:53

5/16 Mike Raley

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/16

Some of you might have been wondering where Mike Raley has been the last couple weeks. Well... he was on vacation! In Europe! He talked about his adventures this morning with Rob Connett.

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5:13

5/15 Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/05/15

CBS Business Analyst, and the host of the "Jill on Money" podcast, Jill Schlesinger stopped by the show to discuss a new poll that shows most Americans are "stressed" and "scared" about the security of their money -- and why they shouldn't be.

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