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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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5:07

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/10

As we approach Valentine's Day we think about flowers, chocolates and all of the other things that come with the day of love, but as you are thinking about that special someone might be a good idea to also have that conversation about their money. With Chris Edwards to discuss is CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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7:32

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/10

There was a ruling on Friday in the ongoing battle for the seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court as a superior court judge ruled those some 60,000 ballots should not be thrown out, in a victory for sitting Justice Allison Riggs. With us now to discuss further is Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennen.

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5:57

Jay Ratliff, Avataion Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/10

Another deadly plane crash, top 25 airlines have been announced, and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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5:51

Talk of the Town - Virginia Gray, Wendell Mayor

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/07

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, Chris Edwards visits with our friends at the Town of Wendell and with us now to talk about all the great things going on in their community is the Mayor of Wendell Virginia Gray.

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8:24

Mike Davis of the Southern Farm Network

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/07

The North Carolina AG Development Forum wrapped up yesterday at the State Fairgrounds. Among the highlights, Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler ceremonially sworn in for another term as well as other roundtable discussions. With Chris Edwards to break it down is Mike Davis of the Southern Farm Network.

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5:43

Dr. Maximilian Grotelueschen on Avian Influenza

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/06

Avian Influenza has been affecting more then just the egg prices, it has also been affecting the many backyard flocks of North Carolina. Joining Chris Edwards and Harrison Riddle to talk about what to look for in your flock and what to do should you suspect an outbreak of Avian Influenza is Dr. Maximilan Groteluzchen, Veterinarian at Kittrell Animal Hospital, with a Bachelors of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery and member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

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4:40

Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman, NC State ag professor on Bird,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/06

There are a number of AG related stories over the last couple of weeks from the bird flu and its impact on the price of eggs to tariffs that could impact the goods and services you buy at the grocery store, what do you need to know about these and other issues, Chris Edwards gets perspective now from Dr. Jeffrey Dorman, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NC State University.

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4:16

Anh LyJordan, Wake County Library free legal support

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/06

A popular Wake County program is back again this year as legal professionals will again be on hand to offer legal advice for families in Wake County. Entering its second year, the Lawyers in your Library Program is a collaboration between Wake County Public Libraries and the Wake County Legal Support Center. With Chris Edwards to discuss this program more in depth is Anh LyJordan, Director of the Wake County Legal Support Center.

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6:49

Susan Evans, Chair Wake County Commissioners

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/06

The Wake County Board of Commissioners elected a new chair earlier this week as they voted Susan Evans the head of the board following the departure of Matt Calabria to join Governor Josh Stein's office. With Chris Edwards to talk about her new position is the Chair of the Wake County Commissioners Susan Evans.

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6:45

Bob Orr, Retired North Carolina State Supreme Court...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/06

The race for a seat on the North Carolina State Supreme Court continues after a legal challenge to the 4th Circuit by the challenger in the race Judge Jefferson Griffin who asked the court to throw out 60,000 ballots saying those were illegal. Sitting Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs currently leads by more than 700 votes in the race. Earlier this week the 4th Circuit of the US Court of Appeals made their ruling. So, what is next in this saga, Chris Edwards get the latest from Retired North

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4:51

Jeff McCausland, CBS News Military Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/05

Tulsi Gabbard was voted out of committee yesterday and now heads to the full senate for confirmation as the Director of National Intelligence this as Israel and Hamas enter into negations to further their ceasefire agreement and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump yesterday which provided several noteworthy topics. Chris Edwards get the latest on all of this from CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland.

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7:34

Dr. Robert Taylor, Wake County School Superintendent

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/05

There has been much talk over the last week about public schools as the Trump Administration implemented polices aimed at immigration enforcement and many local schools systems have reacted and implemented policies on what they can and can not do if ICE agents show up at schools. With Chris Edwards to discuss this and other topics is Dr. Robert Taylor, Superintendent of Wake County Public Schools.

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5:04

Talk of the Town - Vivian Jones, Wake Forest Mayor

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/05

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 Wake Forest and with Chris Edwards to talk about all the great things going on in their community is the Mayor of Wake Forest Vivian Jones.

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6:17

State Senator Bobby Hanig (R) on constitutional...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/05

Last week three state Senators led by Senator Bobby Hanig filed a bill that would repeal Jim Crow-era literacy test requirements in the state Constitution that were used as a way to prevent African Americans from voting. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this bill he filed is Senator Bobby Hanig.

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6:00

Kathy Hastings, Director of Outreach and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/04

Now that the holidays are over and kids are back in school, the focus for many of those high school seniors is about their future and we know that parents have questions from college applications to financial aid and more it can all be overwhelming and we want to help. With Chris Edwards to help walk you through the process and give you some tips for managing it all is Kathy Hastings, Director of Outreach and Communications for the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.

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5:57

Talk of the Town - Jessica Day, Knightdale Mayor

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/04

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 Knightdale and with Chris Edwards to talk about all the great things going on in their community is the Mayor of Knightdale Jessica Day.

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3:38

Talk of the Town - John Hodges, Assistant Town...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/03

There is a lot of buzz around downtown Garner and the ongoing effort to revitalize that area with mixed-use development planned along with other efforts. In today's Talk of the Town Segment Chris Edwards breaks down the latest on the downtown project with the Assistant Town Manager in Garner John Hodges.

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4:26

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/03

It was announced over the weekend that President Trump will impose new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, what does this mean for you and your family, Chris Edwards get the latest from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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5:31

NC State University Economics Professor Emeritus Dr....

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/03

Over the weekend, President Trump announced new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. In response to that, Canada has already announced a tariff on US items with Mexico and China expected to announce similar measures in the coming days. What does all this mean for you and when might you feel the impacts, we get the latest from NC State University Economics Professor Emeritus Dr. Mike Walden.

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6:49

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff discusses the recent...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/03

A crash in Philadelphia, updates on the crash in DC, and a United Airlines fire. These story's and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly visit with Jay Ratliff.

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