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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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6:13

Mac McCorkle: Duke University Political Science...

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2025/07/14

David Gergen, a veteran political adviser who served four U.S. presidents and became a respected voice in media and academia, has died at age 83. Gergen held key roles in the administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton—serving as a speechwriter, communications director, and counselor to the president over a career that spanned decades.Duke University Political Science Professor Mac McCorkle, who spoke with Gergen during his time in public service, joined Jeff

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5:53

Cindy Luttrell: Dean of Information Technology at...

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2025/07/14

A Raleigh-based technology company is teaming up with Wake Technical Community College and the Durham Bulls to spotlight tech career opportunities for students and recent graduates. RapidScale, a managed cloud services provider, has announced a fully endowed scholarship as part of a $60,000 investment aimed at boosting workforce development and innovation in the Triangle.Cindy Luttrell, Dean of Information Technology at Wake Tech, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the partnership will help prepare

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6:40

Keith Poston: Chairman of the WakeEd Partnership on...

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2025/07/14

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and State Superintendent Mo Green have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over major cuts to education funding in North Carolina. More than $180 million in federal support—targeting teacher training and other essential programs—has been withheld, impacting nearly every public and charter school system in the state. Green warns the move could cost over 1,000 educators their jobs.Keith Poston, Chairman of the WakeEd Partnership, joined Jeff Hamlin to talk

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5:59

Joseph Backholm: NC Values Coalition Government...

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2025/07/14

Governor Josh Stein has vetoed House Bill 805, a measure that would have legally defined North Carolina as recognizing only two sexes—male and female—while rejecting gender identity as a legal or biological equivalent. The bill also sought to limit where transgender students could sleep during overnight school trips and restrict state funding for gender-affirming care. In his veto message, Stein called the bill discriminatory and harmful to vulnerable youth.Joseph Backholm, Government Affairs

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7:54

Tiffany Wright Spokesperson for AAA Carolinas

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2025/07/10

Chantal’s heavy rainfall in parts of North Carolina over the past weekend flooded roads and damaged property, including cars. It’s leaving some car owners asking what’s next. Tiffany Wright, with AAA Carolinas, said if your car was impacted by flooding during Chantal, the first thing owners need to do is to contact their insurance company. Wright joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the steps you need to take if your vehicle has been impacted by Chantal.

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6:51

Helena Garcia Ph. D candidate at UNC-Chapel Hill

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2025/07/10

In under a day, parts of central North Carolina were inundated with record-breaking rain. Nearly 9 inches fell in Chapel Hill, and some areas of Chatham County saw close to 1 foot of water. Streets turned to rivers, cars were submerged and emergency crews rescued more than 200 people from rising floodwaters. Helena Garcia is a Ph.D candidate at UNC Chapel Hill who has studied the growing tendency of intense rainfall across North Carolina. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the circumstances that led

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5:45

Dr. Wesley Burks CEO of UNC Health

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2025/07/10

Apex will be the new home to the state’s first standalone children’s hospital, thanks to an UNC-Duke partnership. UNC Health and Duke Health are teaming up to build North Carolina Children's Health, located at the intersection of US-1 and Interstate 540 in Apex. The campus will be built on 230 acres and will feature a 500-bed children's hospital, outpatient care center, and over 100 behavioral health beds. When completed, NC Children's will bring nearly 8,000 jobs to Wake County. Dr. Wesley Burks,

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6:33

Janet Johnson Executive Director of the Red...

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2025/07/09

The heat is adding a strain to recovery efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. Communities across Durham, Orange and Alamance Counties remain in cleanup mode. The storm dumped ten inches of rain in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, nine inches in Mebane and eight inches in Durham. Janet Johnson, Executive Director of the American Red Cross-Greater Triangle Area Chapter, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss tips in trying to clean up from the flooding left behind by Chantal.

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6:25

Ed Hooks Mayor of Mebane

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2025/07/09

The City of Mebane has issued a Code Red water shortage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal. According to the city, the Graham/Mebane Water Treatment Plant is still being repaired due to the tropical storm and the city could run out of water in the coming days. The City of Mebane is asking residents to limit their working use...with the exception of grocery stores, health care facilities and pharmacies. Ed Hooks, the mayor of Mebane, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest.

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7:08

Michael Bitzer Catawba College Poltical Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/09

The 2026 race for the U.S. Senate is wide open after the announcement that Thom Tillis will not seek re-election. A Democrat hasn’t captured a North Carolina U.S. Senate seat since 2008, when Kay Hagan defeated Elizabeth Dole. On Tuesday, state Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced he’ll support former Governor Roy Cooper, even though Cooper has yet to enter the race. Former Congressman Wiley Nickel has officially declared his candidacy. Catawba College Political Science Professor Michael Bitzer

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11:32

Isaac Villegas Director of Pathways to Practice

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2025/07/09

While working toward a PhD at Duke University, Isaac Villegas published a new book, “Migrant God,” which he described as a look at how the Christian faith is lived out through migrant solidarity. As the son of two immigrant parents from Colombia and Costa Rica who met in Los Angeles, the topic of immigration is a familiar one. Villegas discussed the events surrounding ICE agents across the U.S. and his new book with Jeff Hamlin.

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6:38

Alison Winzeler Director of Pathways to Practice

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/08

Thousands of people who switched careers to become North Carolina public school teachers are leaving their roles within three years, new data shows, the latest indicator of the hiring challenges plaguing school districts across the state. Temporarily licensed teachers — largely people who enter the profession from another field are the fastest-growing teacher population in the state — make up 10% of North Carolina’s teacher workforce, up from 2.6% a decade ago. But many of them are leaving. Alison

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8:28

Mary Stowe Owner of Yarn, Etc.

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2025/07/08

The cleanup continues at Eastgate Shopping Center in Chapel Hill after flooding left behind by Tropical Depression Chantal. It's the start of a long process for several businesses to get back up and running that could take weeks. Mary Stowe had several feet of water inside her store, Yarn, Etc. She says the financial impact is devastating. Stowe joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how she’s planning to rebuild.

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8:06

Dr. Kristina Dahl Meteorologist with Climate Central

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/08

In under a day, parts of central North Carolina were inundated with record-breaking rain. Nearly 9 inches fell in Chapel Hill, and some areas of Chatham County saw close to 1 foot of water. Streets turned to rivers, cars were submerged and emergency crews rescued more than 200 people from rising floodwaters. According to hydrologists, the rainfall met the threshold for a 1,000-year flood. Dr. Kristina Dahl, a meteorologist with Climate Control, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s causing the

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7:36

Paul Roberson Broker In Charge/Riverside Realty Group

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/08

For Martin General Hospital in Williamston, North Carolina’s decision to expand Medicaid came just too late. The emergency room abruptly closed its doors in the eastern North Carolina county that's home to more than 20,000 people in August 2023. The closest hospital is now about a 30-minute drive away. One realtor and longtime resident of Washington, North Carolina says the recent passage of President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill will keep Martin General from ever opening again. Paul Roberson, Broker

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5:49

Kim Deaner: Spokesperson for the NCDOT on The...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/07

Tropical Storm Chantal continues to leave a trail of destruction across North Carolina, with 120 roads still closed due to severe flooding and storm damage. In Chatham County, Gilmore Road was washed out entirely, prompting emergency crews to block off the hazardous area. Meanwhile, in Chapel Hill, the Eastgate Shopping Center remains a scene of devastation—mud covering the lot, vehicles pushed together by floodwaters, and at least seven businesses reporting major structural damage.Kim Deaner with

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5:17

Jeff Brooks: Duke Energy Spokesperson on the Damage...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/07

On a scorching day with heat index values soaring past 100 degrees, thousands of North Carolinians found themselves without power in the wake of Tropical Storm Chantal. The storm left a trail of outages across Alamance, Chatham, Orange, Person, and Durham Counties. By Monday afternoon, more than 20,000 outages had been reported statewide, with Orange, Alamance, and Chatham counties among the hardest hit.Jeff Brooks, a spokesman for Duke Energy, was in Alamance County surveying the damage. He joined

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7:19

Jessica Anderson: Mayor of Chapel Hill on Water...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/07

Flash flooding overwhelmed parts of Chapel Hill on Sunday night, catching many by surprise and leaving significant damage in its wake. Two women found themselves wading through waist-deep water after leaving a movie theater, only to discover their cars were likely totaled. Businesses in the Eastgate Crossing shopping center also suffered severe water damage, highlighting the widespread impact of the storm.Chapel Hill Mayor Jessica Anderson joined Jeff Hamlin to talk about the city’s emergency

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6:19

Ed Hooks: Mayor of Mebane on the Impact of Tropical...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/07

Tropical Storm Chantal tore through central North Carolina, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Alamance, Orange, Chatham, Durham, and Person Counties were all hit hard, with major flooding forcing the shutdown of Interstate 85/40 in Mebane and triggering voluntary evacuations near Lake Michael Dam. As residents begin to assess the damage, uncertainty still surrounds the full impact on homes and infrastructure.Mebane Mayor Ed Hooks joined Jeff Hamlin to talk about the storm's aftermath and

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6:10

Mark Ezell Director of the Greater Highway Safety...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/07/03

As North Carolina enters the heart of the summer vacation period, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Insurance to underscore critical safety measures focusing on holiday travel safety and the dangers of vehicular heatstroke. Mark Ezell, Director of the Greater Highway Safety Program, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the steps his department is recommending to stay safe this summer.

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