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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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6:05

Christine Rogers Salvation Army of Wake County

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

The Salvation Army of Wake County will begin distributing gifts to more than 8,000 children through its annual Angel Tree program on Tuesday. For many families facing financial hardship, this program provides the only gifts their children will receive for Christmas. Christine Rogers of the Salvation Army of Wake County joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Angel Tree program.

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7:27

Steven Greene N.C. State Political Science Professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/16

A day after the Indiana Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s contentious mid-decade redistricting proposal, warnings of political and financial retaliation escalated — including public threats that the Hoosier State could lose federal funding as punishment for GOP senators’ refusal to approve the new congressional map. Is this a sign of how the GOP is ready to move on from Donald Trump as the 2026 midterms draw closer? N.C. State political science professor Steven Greene joined Jeff Hamlin to

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6:08

First Sergeant Christopher Knox North Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/11

Often minor traffic accidents lead to massive traffic delays. WPTF Traffic Reporter Jon Champion talks with State Highway Patrol 1st Sgt. Christopher Knox about the Fender Bender law and more.

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12:33

Producer Rick French, Chairman and CEO of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/10

A new feature film with ties to Triangle college athletics is set for global release. Producer Rick French, Chairman and CEO of French/West/Vaughan and founder of Prix Productions—joins Jon Champion to discuss the tragic true story behind the film, what critics are saying, and why completing this project matters so deeply.

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9:23

Gaile Osborne, Executive Director of the Foster...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/09

North Carolina’s foster care system is seeing a sharp decline in foster homes — and that means more children could go without holiday gifts. The Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina hopes to change that with its “Holiday Hope” toy drive, supporting more than 1,000 foster kids this season. Gaile Osborne, Executive Director of the Foster Family Alliance of NC, talks with Jon Champion to explain how the community can make a difference.

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2:50

NCDOT’s Jason Orthner on the Return of the Santa Train

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/09

Jason Orthner from NCDOT joins host Josh Ellis to share details about the one-day Santa Train, a festive holiday ride between Raleigh and Greensboro featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and plenty of family fun.

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3:39

Rob Tart CEO of the Durham Rescue Mission

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/04

The Durham Rescue Mission has relaunched “Operation Rescue: Warm Shelter” as dangerously low temperatures continue. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for parts of the Triangle and Central North Carolina, beginning Thursday night through Friday night. A wintry mix is expected Friday with temperatures highs only reaching the uppers 30s. Rob Tart, CEO of the Durham Rescue Mission, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how they’re helping people.

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6:02

Clarence Birkhead Durham County Sheriff

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/04

The Durham County sheriff is seeking his third term in office. Clarence Birkhead qualified to run in the upcoming 2026 election after filing paperwork at the Durham County Board of Elections Office earlier this week. Birkhead joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why he’s seeking another term in office.

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6:39

Betty Hall Director of Christmas Cheer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/04

Dozens of volunteers have spent weeks collecting toys and other items to help people around Alamance County. It’s an effort that will continue in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The donations at Christmas Cheer of Alamance County will go to kids, families and elderly residents who might otherwise not have much this holiday season. The Director of Christmas Cheer, Betty Hall, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the organization that has existed for over 100 years.

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8:37

Conor O’Neil Publisher of Deacons Illustrated and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/04

A win on Senior Day and plenty of help has led to Duke reaching the ACC Football Championship game for the first time since 2013. The Blue Devils helped its own cause by beating Wake Forest 49-32 on Saturday. Then, Cal upset SMU, which earned the Blue Devils tiebreakers that put them in Charlotte on Saturday. Conor O’Neil, a nominee for North Carolina Sportswriter of the Year, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Duke’s unlikely trip to Charlotte.

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7:57

Dr. David Weber UNC Health

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/03

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet this week to discuss hepatitis B immunization and the childhood vaccine schedule. It’s one of the most influential committees for the country’s health, but this year it’s also a hotbed of controversy. Dr. David Weber discussed the CDC’s stance and how it has raised concern among some in the medical community.

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7:41

Jerry Gershenhorn Museum of Durham History

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/03

On what would have been Pfc. Booker T. Spicely’s 116th birthday, loved ones hosted a family conversation at the Durham County Main Library aimed at educating the community on his legacy. Spicely took a stand for civil rights many years before Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. Jerry Gershenhorn, from the Museum of Durham History, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Spicely’s legacy.

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7:21

Dr. Jean Spooner Chair of the Umstead Coalition

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/03

In a Wednesday morning ruling, the supporters of the Umstead Coalition received much-welcomed news from superior court. Judge Sean Cole, in his ruling, sided with the coalition after years of the group's advocacy efforts to prevent Wake Stone, now Vulcan Materials, from expanding mining operations near Umstead State Park. Dr. Jean Spooner, Chair of the Umstead Coalition, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the ruling.

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7:09

Rose Hoban Editor of the North Carolina Health News

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/03

As of the start of December, if you have Cigna health insurance and you use UNC Health Systems, you'll have to find a new health provider or risk paying much more money. After months of negotiations, the two sides could not come to an agreement before Sunday's deadline. The move leaves roughly 65,000 people across the state who need to make a decision for their health care. Rose Hoban, the Editor of North Carolina Health news, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact of the impasse.

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7:05

Aretha Justice, Owner of Deborah’s Faith Coaching

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/02

The happiest time of year can sometimes be the most difficult for people dealing with loss, living with mental illness or coping with stress and isolating themselves during the holiday season. Aretha Justice, a volunteer with the National Alliance on Mental Health Wake County, deals with depression that used to get worse during the holidays. Justice joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how to treat depression during the end of the year.

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8:02

Katherine Lambert, Regional Vice President for...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/02

The Alzheimer’s Association Eastern North Carolina chapter is encouraging all North Carolina residents to try its new Brain Health Habit Builder, a free web-based tool designed to empower individuals to assess their current habits and take proactive steps to improve their brain health. Katherine Lambert, Regional Vice President of the Alzheimer’s Association of North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Brain Health Habit Builder.

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15:11

Heather Leah, Editor of Hidden Historian.com

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/01

If you’ve seen the new season of Stranger Things on Netflix, there are some locations that may seem familiar if you know Wake and Durham Counties. The radio station from Stranger Things season 5 is based on a real-life place in Cary. And It is not abandoned. Heather Leah, from Hidden Historian.com, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the local inspirations of the new Stranger Things season.

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9:21

Tony Haynes, N.C. State broadcaster

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/01

He’s been courtside for Duke’s 1994 run to the Final Four in Charlotte. He was on the sidelines for N.C. State’s win over Notre Dame in the 2002 Gator Bowl and has provided analysis for the Wolfpack from the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium. Now, Tony Haynes is retiring. Haynes was honored during a ceremony in the Wolfpack’s final regular season game against North Carolina on Saturday. Haynes joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his career.

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10:17

Cory Smith, Editor of Pack Pride

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/01

Dave Doeren will open his 14th season as N.C. State's football coach in Brazil. The Wolfpack will face Virginia in the first-ever college football game played in South America. The Wolfpack and the Cavaliers will tangle at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 29, 2026. Cory Smith, Editor of Pack Pride, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Wolfpack playing in Brazil.

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7:31

Emanuel Gomez-Gonzalez, Communications Strategist at...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/12/01

Siembra NC has received multiple credible reports that ICE is deploying fifty agents to the Raleigh area this week. ICE’s operation in Raleigh comes in the wake of the direct invitation of North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, who last Thursday told a reporter “ICE and CBP are doing a great job, we don’t have much to say to them except we just ask that they come back.” Emanuel Gomez-Gonzalez, Communications Strategist at Siembra NC, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the potential return of border

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