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WPTF Morning News

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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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7:04

John Drescher Senior Editor for the Assembly

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/03

In a new story for the Assembly, John Drescher writes about two mothers, who became great friends and allies after their sons died of AIDS in the 1990s and within their friendship came a couple of books and even challenges to North Carolina's longest serving Senator Jesse Helms. With Chris Edwards in studio to talk about these women is the author of the story, is John Drescher Senior Editor for the Assembly.

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4:59

Retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck who in...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/02/03

Western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene but in those storm ravaged areas they are dealing with another challenge as wildfires spread across portions of the region. With Chris Edwards to break down the latest on the fires and the recovery process from the fires and the storm is Retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck who is in Western North Carolina helping with storm recovery.

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7:22

Durham Fire chief Robert J. Zoldos discusses the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/31

Recovery efforts continue today in our Nations Capitol following that crash on Wednesday night involving an American Airlines regional jet and a military Blackhawk helicopter. What goes into these recovery efforts and the response from the first responders, Chris Edwards gets perspective now from Robert Zoldos, City of Durham Fire Chief who previously served in Fairfax County, Virginia among others. Fairfax County is just outside of Washington DC.

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4:51

Candace DeMatties, Vice President of Policy and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/31

The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) has released results of a public opinion poll that reveals most American voters, regardless of political affiliation, support the continued availability of FDA-approved vaccines and express concern over declining childhood vaccination rates. This bipartisan poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Lake Research Partners, examined registered voters’ perspectives on vaccination trends, access to vaccines, U.S. leadership in vaccine

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7:40

James Flanagan, Vice President of Community...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/30

There are a lot of questions about the housing market as we get into 2025, and we are here to get some of those answers as Chris Edwards visits with James Flanagan, the Vice President of Community Experiences at Tri Pointe Homes.

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6:55

Chris Smith, Coordinator of Current Science Programs...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/30

Get ready for liftoff as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science where you can explore the wonders of the universe through technology, telescopes while talking with scientists and special guests. With Chris Edwards to talk more about Astronomy Days is Chris Smith, Coordinator of Current Science Programs at the Museum.

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6:21

Kaleb Harmon and Gilbert Todd Town Manager Town of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/30

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 Zebulon and joining Chris Edwards is Gilbert Todd the Zebulon Town Manager and Kaleb Harmon, Communications Director for the town.

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4:31

Talk of the Town - Lynn Barbee, Mayor of Carolina Beach

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/30

We learned on Wednesday that the Carolina Beach Town Council unanimously approved the purchase of nine parcels of land for $15 million. All nine parcels are located near the town’s boardwalk. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the purchase, what it means for the Town and to look ahead to the upcoming busy season for Carolina Beach is the mayor of the town Lynn Barbee.

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8:03

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/30

On Wednesday night an American Airlines regional fight collided with a Blackhawk helicopter as the plane was making its final decent into Ronald Reagan Airport, with Chris Edwards to break down what led to this collision, what we know and how we move forward is Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

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5:38

Daniel Walton with The Assembly on Western NC Recovery

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/29

There is a story out from The Assembly that points out some of the ongoing recovery efforts with Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. In particular, the reporting by Daniel Walton chronicles the work of those in the hospitality industry and owners of short term rental properties and how their lives and livelihoods have been uprooted and some are hanging on by a threat. With Chris Edwards to discuss is the author of this story Daniel Walton from the Assembly.

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4:34

Debbie Taylor with Duke Children's Hospital

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/29

Two of the largest healthcare systems in the state - UNC and Duke-- are joining forces to create a flagship pediatric hospital -- the the state’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to child healthcare. A project that will have lasting impacts on the state for years to come, with Chris Edwards to talk more about the partnership, how this came together and a timeline for getting the hospital moving is Debbie Taylor with Duke Children's Hospital.

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7:14

Wiley Nickle (D) Former 13th District Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/29

There are a lot of changes on Capitol Hill as the 119th Congress continues their work on the hill. Many of the changes come from those members of the last congress who did not seek reelection which brought in a number of new members of North Carolina's congressional delegation thanks in part to newly drawn congressional maps. With Chris Edwards to talk about his time in congress, what is next and to offer perspective on some of the recent news on the Hill is former 13th District Congressman Wiley

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4:07

Morgan Jones, Duke/UNC Hospital, Chief Strategy...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/29

Two of the largest healthcare systems in the state - UNC and Duke-- are joining forces to create a flagship pediatric hospital -- the the state’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to child healthcare. A project that will have lasting impacts on the state for years to come, with Chris Edwards to talk more about the partnership, how this came together and a timeline for getting the hospital moving is Morgan Jones, Chief Strategy Officer for Duke Health

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6:26

Dr. Douglas Price, Director of Programs WakeEd

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/29

The WakeEd Partnership works with schools, teachers and students around Wake County to address a number of educational needs. The Partnership offers several programs and other initiatives that are vital to so many in our community - with Chris Edwards to discuss the work they are doing is Dr. Douglas Price, Director of Programs at WakeEd.

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5:46

Lisa Grafstein (D) Wake County Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/29

The General Assembly returns to Jones Street this afternoon with the session getting underway at noon in both the House and Senate. This as the North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus announced its leadership positions for this season that includes the Caucus Chair, Wake County Senator Lisa Grafstein, who joins Chris Edwards to discuss all of this.

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5:39

John Shaw, Southern Illinois University - President...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/28

Last week President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders including one that order the release of declassified documents surrounding the murders of President John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the release of the documents surrounding President Kennedy is John Shaw, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University and the author of two books on President Kennedy.

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4:53

Dr. Andrea Klemes, Chief Medical Officer of MDVIP

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/28

Going to the doctor can be a real pain. Long waits to get an appointment that ends up rushed and impersonal is not only frustrating patients – but stressing doctors, too. A new study from MDVIP and Ipsos found 9 in 10 doctors wish they could spend more time with their patients and get to know them. As a result of time constraints, most doctors admit they end up writing more prescriptions or referring patients to a specialist. Chris Edwards discusses the findings and what you can do to get the most

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7:12

Julie Mayfield (D) State Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/28

On Friday of last week President Donald Trump visited Western North Carolina to tour the damage and the ongoing recovery efforts in the region following Hurricane Helene which hit that part of our state nearly four months ago. During his visit, Mr. Trump visited with impacted residents, toured towns that were impacted by the storm and met with state and other government officials. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the Presidents visit to the community is Buncombe County State Senator Julie

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4:09

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/28

On Monday the North Carolina 4th Circuit heard arguments in the ongoing battle for a seat on the North Carolina State Supreme Court, the challenger in the race, Judge Jefferson Griffin is asking that around 60,000 votes be thrown out. Earlier this month, the State Supreme Court blocked certification of the race in which the incumbent, Justice Allison Riggs holds a lead of over 700 votes. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the race is Meredith College Political Science Professor, David

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5:06

Taurean Small, CBS News Congressional Reporter

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/27

The 119th congress is wrapping up their first month on Capitol Hill. This first month has proved to be a busy one, especially for the Senate which continues to work through the confirmation process of President Trump's cabinet picks. With Chris Edwards to break down this first month on the Hill and to look ahead at what is to come over the next couple of months is CBS News Correspondent, Taurean Small.

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