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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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6:10

LaWanna Bradford Refocus. Reframe. Reconnect

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/13

Award-winning strategist and entrepreneur LaWanna Bradford joined Anthony DeHart on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about her R3 System—Refocus, Reframe, Reconnect—and how it’s helping people set healthy financial boundaries, even under pressure from family and friends. Bradford shares practical tools for navigating emotional triggers, building resilience, and creating a path forward for individuals and small businesses alike.

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6:25

Jonathan Mugar Co-Founder of the Soccer Tournament

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/12

This year's Soccer Tournament set attendance records. The five-day event drew 51,730 fans to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The 3rd annual Soccer Tournament wound up with Bumpy Pitch FC winning the men's championship at the United States National Team repeating the women's tournament. This year’s event had the largest field in women’s history as well as notable owners like Pat McAfee and Hope Solo. Jonathan Mugar, the co-founder of the Soccer Tournament, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this year’s

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5:30

Lee Lilley N.C. Secretary of Commerce

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/12

It is one of the largest single job announcements in state history. With local and regional leaders -- including Gov. Josh Stein and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger - on hand, aircraft maker Jet Zero announced plans for a $4.7 billion project that could bring more than 14,500 high-paying jobs near the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Stein says this is yet another chapter in the state's aviation history. Lee Lilley, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the

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6:57

Kristen Terry Teacher at Dillard Drive Elementary...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/12

Thousands of Wake County kids are heading into summer break without a guaranteed hot breakfast and lunch, but Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary School is hoping to change that with the solution of hundreds of cereal boxes. Global Studies teacher Kristen Terry encouraged her students to start a school-wide effort to collect cereal boxes. They then lined up the collection for a toppling domino chain. Terry joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the domino box display.

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7:55

Scott Peoples Former U.S. Captain in 82nd Airborne

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/12

As the nation’s capital cleans up from the culmination of World Pride this past weekend, focus now shifts to a very different massive event — Saturday’s military parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump. Army officials have estimated around 200,000 attendees for the evening military parade, and Matt McCool, of the Secret Service’s Washington Field Office, said he was prepared for “hundreds of thousands” of people. Scott Peoples is a former U.S

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6:01

Amy Sayle Science Education Specialist at the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/11

June’s full moon, often referred to as the “strawberry moon,” was visible in North Carolina on Tuesday night. But you had to stay up late to see it. In fact, this year’s strawberry moon will sit the lowest in the sky in decades due to a phenomenon that causes the moon’s tilted orbit to be dragged around by the sun’s gravitational influence, according to EarthSky.org. Though the moon does appear a reddish color when it’s close to the horizon, the name “strawberry moon” has nothing to do with its

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7:46

Morhia Mote Keep Being Resilient

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/11

The Army will celebrate its 250th birthday in the Nation’s Capital this Saturday. Morhia Mote is the founder of Keep Being Resilient. As a Military Spouse, Gold Star Mother, and the proud granddaughter, daughter, sister, and mother of U.S. Army Soldiers, the milestone holds deep, generational meaning for Mote. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this weekend’s celebration.

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5:42

Ira Mehlman Federation for American Immigration Reform

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/11

Protests are slated in downtown Raleigh in a demonstration against legislation that, according to the organizers, "unfairly target North Carolina's immigrant communities." Downtown protests have become a way for people to make their voices heard on a wide-range of issues, including the Israel-Gaza conflict. Speaking to the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday, Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce said he and his officers would protect the first Amendment rights of citizens. Ira Mehlman, with the Federation

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6:00

Ana Nunez Immigration Attorney

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/11

As 700 Marines from Twentynine Palms, CA, were dispersed to Los Angeles to respond to the growing unrest amid recent ICE raids and protests, local immigration attorneys in North Carolina are speaking up about the situation and educating others on their rights and how to navigate the judicial system. Their comments come as social media and other websites can be a hotbed for misinformation that can lead to fear, panic, and confusion. Ana Nunez, a Raleigh Immigration Attorney, joined Jeff Hamlin to

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7:39

Monty Taylor Writer for College Baseball Central

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

Hours after having its dream of reaching the College World Series shattered, the Duke baseball team is losing its coach. Chris Pollard is leaving to become the new head coach at Virginia. Pollard took Duke to unprecedented success over 13 years, winning a school record 420 games. After missing the NCAA Tournament 55 straight years, he took Duke to four Super Regional appearances and two ACC Tournament titles. Pollard, a native of Virginia, previously coached at Appalachian State. Monty Taylor,

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6:53

Beth Tapp Co-owner of the Busy Beaver

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

Although there is always a rotation of fantastic eats at the North Carolina State Fair, a fan favorite got recognition from the Food Network for its rich and tasty infusion. The cooking channel recently curated its list of the best fair food in each state, and it selected the Cheerwine Funnel Cake from Beaver Concessions. The NC-infused dessert by the NC-based vendor uses Cheerwine in both the cake batter and buttercream icing. Beth Tapp, co-owner of the Busy Beaver, which created the Cheerwine

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5:40

David McLennan Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

President Trump’s dispute with the World’s Richest Man, Elon Musk, has taken various turns over the past week. Musk has threatened to release details about the Epstein files to the public, claiming that Trump is included in them. He has also talked of spending to start a third political party. Trump has made various threats towards Musk, as well. What will be the end result of the dispute between two of the most influential people in the world? David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science

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6:45

Stephen Paul Director of Goats on the Go Raleigh-Durham

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

Grazing on greens and soaking up the sun, it’s all in a day’s work for green gobbling goats at Dorothea Dix Park. Goats on the Go is teaming with the City of Raleigh Parks Department to clear invasive plants at Dix Park. The hard-working crew of 32 goats is never late to work and can do the job that people and machinery often can’t. Stephen Paul, director of Goats on the Go Raleigh-Durham, moved from Australia to central North Carolina two years ago to run the company’s Triangle location. He joined

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8:05

Ted Scheve Mission Pastor at Celebration Church

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

Feeding America recently released its 2025 “Map the Meal Gap” study on food insecurity across the nation and at a local level. It shows North Carolina had a higher food insecurity rate than the national average, a continuing trend over the past few years. While the study was released in 2025, the data highlighted is from 2023. Food pantries through organizations like Celebration Church in Wake County, are helping those battling food insecurity. Ted Scheve, Mission Pastor at Celebration Church,

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4:58

Candace DeMatteis of the Partnership to Fight...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

A new bipartisan poll released by the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease shows strong support among American voters for FDA-approved vaccines, regardless of political affiliation. The survey, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Lake Research Partners, highlights growing concern over declining childhood vaccination rates and emphasizes the public’s belief in the importance of vaccines to protect public health.Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership,

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7:27

Michael Hardt: Duke University Chapter of the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

Duke University is bracing for more voluntary layoffs and possibly involuntary separations throughout the summer, as it faces major financial pressures tied to changes in federal funding. In a recent message to the campus, Duke President Vincent Price described the funding cuts as having “dire implications” for the university’s operations and workforce.Michael Hardt, a professor at Duke and a representative of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), joined Jeff Hamlin to express

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6:49

Mitch Kokai: Spokesperson for the John Locke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

Mitch Kokai, spokesperson for the John Locke Foundation, joined Jeff Hamlin to analyze the re-election of Jason Simmons as Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party. Simmons, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, secured 53% of the vote against challenger Brooke McGowan at the GOP convention in Greensboro, where roughly 1,600 delegates cast ballots.Kokai explained that Simmons' victory reflects the party's continued alignment with Trump and a desire for consistency in leadership as the GOP

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7:46

Dave Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

Dave Glenn, veteran college sportswriter from the North Carolina Sports Network, joined Jeff Hamlin to break down the sweeping changes in college athletics following Judge Claudia Wilken’s landmark ruling. The approved settlement allows NCAA Division I schools to directly compensate athletes—something long debated but never before legally permitted.Glenn emphasized that this marks a turning point in the structure of college sports, as the NCAA and its most influential conferences agreed to end

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7:51

Dave Nathan UNC Baseball Play-by-play

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/05

The North Carolina Tar Heels are back in the Super Regional of the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels will face Arizona in a best-of-three series at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill starting on Friday at noon. North Carolina is going for ninth appearance in the College World Series in the last 20 years. Head coach Scott Forbes, in his fifth season, has quickly established the Tar Heels as among the premiere programs in college baseball. In the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, three of the top

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7:12

Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski Rabbi and Executive Director...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/05

The number of antisemitic acts in North Carolina increased for the second straight year, according to the Anti-Defamation League. The organization recorded 175 incidents of antisemitism in the state in 2024, including 140 incidents of harassment, 33 incidents of vandalism and two incidents of assault. The findings show the number of incidents increased compared with 2023 when 151 acts of antisemitism were recorded. Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski, Executive Director of the Chabad of Raleigh, joined Jeff

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