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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 you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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6:43

Avation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/17

Airlines will not be forced to make fees transparent, the NTSB provides a Friday update on the DC plane crash, and southwest might me looking into a merger. These story's and more as Jeff Hamlin talks with Jay Ratliff.

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4:51

Talk of the Town - Buddy Gupton, Garner Mayor

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/14

We wanted to take a few minutes to highlight some of the great things going on with our local communities as we look ahead to the spring months and in our Talk of the Town segment this morning, we visit with our friends in Garner and with Chris Edwards to talk about all the great things going on in their community is the Mayor of Gaerner, Buddy Gupton.

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6:54

Joey Hopkins, Transportation Secretary

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/14

There is a lot of work that goes on each day on our roadways and much of that is in the purview of the North Carolina Department of Transportation and with Chris Edwards to talk more about the work the DOT is doing is Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins.

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6:19

Lieutenant Twitty and Deputy Doxsie of the Wake...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/14

On this Valentine's Day there are lots of ways to show the love and the Wake County Sheriff's office is hoping you will help show the love as they kickoff their Wake County Special Olympics Fundraising as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this and how you can help are Lt. Twitty and Deputy Doxsie of the Wake County Sheriff's Department.

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5:02

Dr. James Atkinson, VP of Thought Leadership at the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/14

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it seems the office is not off-limits to Cupid’s arrow. More than half of U.S. workers have been in or are currently involved in at least one workplace romance, according to new research the Society for Human Resource Management. The findings provide critical insights for organizations aiming to navigate these relationships effectively. With Chris Edwards to discuss further is Dr. James Atkinson, VP of Thought Leadership at the Society for Human Resource

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8:41

Brad Briner (R) State Treasurer

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/14

There are a number of topics that have made news recently around state government and much of that news centers around healthcare and the state health plan. With Chris Edwards to talk more about some of the recent news is the State Treasurer Brad Briner.

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8:26

Erin Pare (R) Wake County Representative

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/13

There is much to discuss as it relates to the General Assembly which remains in session in Raleigh. From Hurricane Helene recovery to new bills that have been introduced Chris Edwards gets perspective on this and other topics from Wake County Representative Erin Pare.

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7:54

Brad Knott (R) North Carolina 13th District Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/13

There is much to discuss when it comes to Capitol Hill where things are busy for the 119th congress. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on a number of topics is North Carolina 13th District Congressman, Brad Knott.

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6:21

Ren Larson writer for the Assembly

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/13

In a new story written for The Assembly, Ren Larson chronicles the journey of new State Auditor Dave Bolick who after being elected to his post was given oversight of the State Board of Elections - that oversight set to begin in May pending the outcome of legal challenges. With Chris Edwards to discuss her story is Ren Larson writer for the Assembly.

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4:57

Ann Burlingame, Deputy Library Director for Wake...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/13

In celebration of American Heart Month, Wake County Public Libraries announces a new partnership with the American Heart Association to make blood pressure monitors available for checkout at six local libraries. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this program and other things going on at the libraries across Wake County is the Deputy Library Director for Wake County Libraries Ann Burlingame.

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4:40

Sharon Karr, NC FEMA Media Relations Specialist

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/13

Western North Carolina continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Helene and while some of the recent news like a section of I-40 in Haywood County reopening by March, there is still a lot of work to be done and FEMA remains on the ground providing assistance for those who have been impacted by this storm. With Chris Edwards to talk through some of the work they are doing in Western North Carolina is Sharon Karr with FEMA.

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5:42

Matt Hartman, The Assembly - UNC Trustees story

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/12

A new story out at the Assembly chronicles how the Board of Trustees at the University of North Carolina has lost the authority of the Athletics Department. This in the wake of the hiring of Bill Belicheck as the new football coach at North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to discuss this story and his reporting on it is Matt Hartman with The Assembly.

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5:08

Dan Spuller, Co-chair of NC Blockchain Initiative

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/12

A bill introduced this week in the North Carolina House entitled the NC Digital Assets Investments Act would authorize the State Treasurer to diversify the states investment portfolio by incorporating digital assets such as Bitcoin into North Carolina's investment funds. What does all this mean, with Chris Edwards to shed some light on all of this is Dan Spuller, Co-Chair of the North Carolina Blockchain Initiative.

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4:09

Dr. Lauren Siewny, Doctor and Assistant Professor of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/12

It seems like everyone has been getting sick and the numbers would back that up with flu cases on the rise in North Carolina we wanted to talk about this issue and find out why these cases are higher in our state and what we can do to prevent getting sick. So Chris Edwards turned to the expert Dr. Lauren Siewny, Doctor and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Duke University.

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7:06

Jay Chaudhuri (D) Wake County State Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/12

There is much to discuss as it relates to the General Assembly which remains in session in Raleigh. From Hurricane Helene recovery to new bills that have been introduced Chris Edwards get perspective on this and other topics from Wake County State Senator Jay Chaudhuri.

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5:08

Wit Tuttle, Executive Director of VisitNC

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/12

Despite the cold weather and dreary temperatures spring time and warmer weather are on the way soon and now is the perfect time to start planning that vacation for spring break or even look ahead to your summer vacation - and as you plan those trips North Carolina offers so many destination spots that you might not have considered. With Chris Edwards to talk about travel in the Old North State is Wit Tuttle, Executive Director of VisitNC.

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7:03

Ted Budd (R) North Carolina Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/11

There is much to talk about as it relates to Capitol Hill, from Cabinet Confirmations. Executive Orders and other items that need to be addressed by the 119th Congress. Chris Edwads get the latest on all of this from North Carolina Senator Ted Budd.

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3:54

Talk of the Town - Sean Mayefskie, Mayor of Holly...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/11

We wanted to take a few minutes to highlight some of the great things going on with our local communities as we look ahead to the spring months and in our Talk of the Town segment this morning, we visit with our friends at the Town of Holly Springs and with Chris Edwards to talk about all the great things going on in their community is the Mayor of Holly Springs Sean Mayefskie

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7:03

Dave Bolick, North Carolina State Auditor

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/11

The new members of the Council of State had their first meeting together last week that as these new members settle into their respective roles. With Chris Edwards for his monthly check-in to talk about that meeting and other things going on is North Carolina State Auditor Dave Bolick.

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9:11

Dr. Virginia Foxx (R) North Carolina 5th District...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/10

There is much to talk about as it relates to Capitol Hill, from Cabinet Confirmations. Executive Orders and other items that need to be addressed by the 119th Congress. We get the latest on all of this from North Carolina 5th District Congresswomen Dr. Virginia Foxx.

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