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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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6:39

Trey Braswell Braswell Family Farms

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/30

Braswell Family Farms is hosting its first-ever New Year’s Eve egg drop on Wednesday night. There will be a fireworks display at this family friendly event that will including music and plenty of food. Trey Braswell of Braswell Family Farms joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the first Egg Drop in Nash County.

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8:58

Conor O’Neill with Devils Illustrated previews the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/30

Duke will face Arizona State in the Sun Bowl on New Year's Eve. The Blue Devils are making its second appearance in the Sun Bowl. As fate would have it, Arizona State defeated Duke to win the 2014 Sun Bowl with a touchdown in the final minute. The Blue Devils are coming in after winning the ACC Championship. Conor O’Neill is the publisher of Devils Illustrated. He discussed Duke’s matchup against Arizona State.

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7:25

Chris Cooper Western Carolina University Political...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/29

The retirement of Thom Tillis. The return of Roy Cooper to the political scene and a state Supreme Court race that seemingly wouldn’t end. Those were among the top political stories from 2025, according to Westen Carolina University Political Science professor Chris Cooper. Cooper, author of the book “Anatomy of a Purple State: A North Carolina Politics Primer,” joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the top North Carolina political stories from 2025.

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6:14

Omi Salavea Destination McDowell

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/29

It’s a tradition in McDowell County. On New Year’s Eve, the Nugget will drop to start a new year. The event features a scavenger hunt, a costume contest, music for street dancing, after the midnight gold nugget drop. OmI Salavaea, from Destination McDowell, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s coming up in McDowell County on New Year’s Eve.

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6:28

Graeme Robertson UNC-Chapel Hill Department of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/29

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years. Trump spoke Sunday as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort. Earlier Trump had what he described as an “excellent,” two-and-a-half-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Graeme Robertson is a political science professor at UNC-Chapel Hill. He joined

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7:24

Steve Rao Former Morrisville Town Councilman

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/29

Longtime North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt was laid to rest on Friday. Hunt served more terms as governor than any man in state history. He was also influential with many communities across the state. Steve Rao worked with Jim Hunt on issues regarding Morrisville’s Indian population. Rao joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his work with Governor Hunt.

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8:27

Phil Napoli Professor at Duke University Sanford...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/23

CBS News suddenly shelved a “60 Minutes” segment featuring the accounts of Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to a notorious maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Now one of its own correspondents fears the program is being “dismantled,” and some employees are threatening to quit. Phil Napoli, Professor at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the explosive move.

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5:48

Pastor Johnathan Thomas and First Lady Jessica...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/19

As the New Year approaches, many families are looking not just for celebrations and resolutions, but for stability, peace of mind, and kindness. In response, a local church is stepping in to offer a night of fun with a purpose.Pastor Johnathan Thomas of Center Point Church in Garner, and his wife Jessica, joined Jon Champion to talk about the church’s New Year’s Eve Sneaker Ball: a community celebration featuring food, games, fellowship, and a $50 cash prize for the best outfit, all while supporting

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11:18

Former Governor Pat McCrory reacts to passage of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/18

Former Governor Jim Hunt passed away on December 18th at the age of 88. Former North Carolina governor Pat McCrory joined Gayle Hurd to talk about his fellow former governor and how his time as governor changed the office in North Carolina and how he stayed as a strong presence and mentor to other governors even after he left office.

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9:02

Former NC Secretary of State Rufus Edmisten remembers...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/18

Former Governor Jim Hunt passed away on December 18th at the age of 88. Former Secretary of State for North Carolina Rufus Edmisten joined Gayle Hurd to talk about the former governor and how his leadership shaped NC and how his legacy will live on in North Carolina politics

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9:35

Tim Peeler N.C. State historian

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/17

The N.C. State men’s basketball team returned to Reynolds Coliseum on Wednesday night to play its annual Heritage Game. In another generation, the holiday season meant that Reynolds Coliseum was the basketball capital of the world because of the Dixie Classic. Legendary coaches and players would descend to Raleigh every December for a holiday tournament held at Reynolds. Tim Peeler, an N.C. State historian, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how special the holiday season was at Reynolds.

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6:45

Bill Himes Founder of North Carolina Friends of Santa

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/17

We are a week away from Christmas Eve and many final preparations are underway. Many organizations are helping spread the holiday cheer across the state, including the North Carolina Friends of Santa. Bill Himes first felt the magic of the Santa Claus suit over a decade ago. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how he organized the North Carolina Friends of Santa.

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7:04

Sonya Waddell Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/17

The Duke Fuqua School of Business released the CFO Survey on Wednesday. Among the main takeaways is companies remain concerned about tariffs and are projecting price increases of more than 3% in 2026. Sonya Waddell, economist at the Fed Richmond, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the survey for the fourth quarter.

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6:44

Tamika Walker Kelly President of the North Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/17

The Education Law Center recently released its Making the Grade 2025 Report. North Carolina received an “F” for funding level, which measures cost-adjusted per-pupil revenue from state and local sources. Tamika Walker Kelly, the President of the North Carolina Association of Educators, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the report.

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7:16

Michael Minikus Creator of the Raleigh Beltline...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

For decades, Raleigh residents have driven past a little Christmas tree, alight and visible from the Beltline near Six Forks Road. They have asked themselves the same question: What's the story behind that little tree? The mystery of the little Christmas tree has hung over the city since 1988, when it first appeared, fully-decorated, atop the steep hill that overlooks I-440. Like clockwork, it would appear every Christmas season. Over time, it became a tradition the community could count on. Michael

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7:25

Kevin Leonard Executive Director of the North...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

Community activists from western North Carolina traveled to the U.S. Capitol on Monday, adding their voices to a growing chorus of complaints about the slow pace of Hurricane Helene recovery, which they blame on the federal government. Kevin Leonard, who leads the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, is among those frustrated with the government response. Leonard joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what he’s hearing from western North Carolina residents.

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6:59

Stafford Braxton Founder of Santas Just Like Me

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

A lack of diversity among Santas forced Stafford Braxton to launch Santas Just Like Me in 2013. It encourages Santas of all ethnic backgrounds to spread holiday cheer along the east coast. He believes there should be a Santa for every community who spreads holiday cheer and brings an inclusive experience to families everywhere. Braxton joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Santas Just Like Me.

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8:22

Tom Campbell Political analyst

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

It was Josh Stein’s first calendar year as governor. There were changes in the North Carolina Republican Party. Thom Tillis decided to break ranks with President Trump and announce that his current term in the U.S. Senate will be his last. And Roy Cooper marked his return to the political arena shortly after leaving the governor’s mansion. Tom Campbell, the longtime host of N.C. Spin, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the year in North Carolina politics.

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6:11

Chris Massey C. Massey Plumbing

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

Temperatures in the Triangle are expected to plummet to well-below freezing Monday night, meaning your pipes could be in danger of freezing. Whether cold temperatures are enough to freeze your pipes largely depends on where they’re located. Chris Massey, from C. Massey Plumbing, talked with Jeff Hamlin to discuss how to keep your pipes from freezing.

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7:57

Hayes Permar Owner of the Rialto Theater

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

The death of famed director Rob Reiner has saddened the cinematic world. Reiner directed “This is Spinal Tap,” “The Princess Bride,” “Misery,” “A Few Good Men,” “When Harry Met Sally,” and “The American President.” Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead inside their home on Sunday night. Hayes Permar, the owner of the Rialto movie theatre in Raleigh, grew up watching the films of Rob Reiner. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Reiner’s legacy.

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