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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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6:23

Gary Jackson Attorney of Counsel at Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/28

As the U.S. government raises tariffs on imported goods, a troubling consequence looms large: an increase in tariff fraud by importers intentionally deceiving U.S. Customs to evade paying the higher tariffs. North Carolina promises to be a major battleground in the fight against tariff fraud, with ports like Wilmington and Morehead City on the front lines. This rise in fraudulent activities not only undermines government revenue but also threatens the integrity of domestic industries. Gary Jackson,

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6:59

Alicia Wassmer Alligator Biologist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/28

Wildlife agencies in all 11 southeastern states where American alligators live, including the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, have launched GatorWise, an outreach initiative that provides information to the public on avoiding human-alligator conflicts and living responsibly with alligators. North Carolina is the northern-most region of the American alligator’s range in the U.S. Alligators are native to many southeastern United States wetlands and are critical to the health and balance

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6:27

Ryan Cody Executive Director of the North Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/28

The 2025 hurricane season begins on June 1, serving as a timely reminder for North Carolina residents to remain vigilant when making home repairs due to storm damage. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors urges homeowners to verify contractor credentials and be aware of unlicensed individuals offering repair services in the aftermath of severe weather events. Ryan Cody, the Executive Director of the NCLBGC, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss steps people should take to avoid

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7:01

Lori Rhew Real Estate Agent

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/27

With students graduating this time of year many of them will buy a class ring, rings that resemble hard work and determination. Values one woman possessed after she found a class ring from 1938. Her goal in mind was to return the ring to its owner. Lori Rhew, a native of Bahama, North Carolina, was at a Starbucks in Wilmington earlier this month. It was a trip she would never forget. In the parking lot, she found a high school class ring—from 1938. Lori’s story has garnered national attention. She

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7:49

Barbara Doll N.C. State Engineering Professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/27

Last week, researchers armed with GPS-enabled plastic bottles took aim at Marsh Creek in Raleigh, hoping to illuminate how everyday litter in the capital city winds up polluting North Carolina’s rivers, sounds and, eventually, the Atlantic Ocean. Twenty bottles, each fitted with a tracker and a scannable QR code, were dropped into the water off Stony Brook Drive. The high-tech launch is part of a NOAA-funded study led by North Carolina Sea Grant, NC State University and a coalition of local

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7:35

Nate French Wake Forest Communication professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/27

CBS journalist Scott Pelley launched into a fierce condemnation of President Donald Trump during a university commencement speech. The news anchor rebuked the Trump administration for attempting to root out diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies from federal agencies, while speaking at Wake Forest University .. Jeff Hamlin talked with Wake Forest University communications professor Nate French.

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7:51

Carl Fox Former Orange County District Court Judge

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/27

North Carolina Highway Patrol said the two troopers investigated for mishandling their response in a fatal crash will remain on desk duty. Last week, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman announced she wouldn’t charge the troopers criminally, saying the evidence would not support a successful prosecution after Trooper Garrett Macario gave false statements about his involvement in the chase. The announcement has garnered criticism from civil rights activists. Carl Fox, a former judge based out

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6:04

Gail Hartfield Senior Meteorologist from the National...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/22

The NOAA’s 2025 hurricane prediction is above-normal activity in the Atlantic this year. The outlook for 2025 goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The agency is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms. Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes, including 3-5 major hurricanes.Gail Hartfieldt with the National Weather Service in Raleigh joined Jeff Hamlin to

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7:28

Dee Stewart Conservatives for Clean Energy

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/22

Most North Carolinians want utilities to stop billing them for power plants that do not yet exist, a new statewide survey shows. A poll by Conservatives for Clean Energy, a Raleigh nonprofit that promotes clean power and utility competition, found that 85% of likely North Carolina voters oppose “construction work in progress” or CWIP. The practice lets Duke Energy add financing costs for new plants to monthly bills long before the units generate electricity. Dee Stewart of Conservatives for Clean

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5:35

Lee Turner Raleigh attorney and former police officer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/22

A suspect in a homicide was shot and killed in the Durham Police Department headquarters. 19-year-old Joshua Farmer grabbed an officer's gun and fired the fatal shot himself. Investigators were wrapping up an interview with Farmer when he went for the gun, according to a Durham Police news release. There are precautions that police must follow when interviewing a suspect with their guns within reach of a suspect. Lee Turner is a Raleigh attorney who was once a police officer. He joined Jeff Hamlin

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7:29

Christopher Hayes N.C. State Extension Associate for...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/21

As warmer months bring more outdoor activity across North Carolina, experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous insect: the Asian needle ant. The insect is often overshadowed by the more familiar red imported fire ant, but experts are raising awareness of the growing impact of the Asian needle ant and its serious sting risk—particularly for those with allergies. Christopher Hayes, N.C. State Extension Associate Professor for Structural Pest Management,

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6:41

Melody Wiggins Wake Tech Director of Student Support...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/21

Graduating college is an exciting time, finally getting to close the textbook. Although, if you have student loans, you’ll soon have to open a different book — your checkbook. Wake Technical Community College offers various resources for their students, including their Care Center. There they can find aid like wellness services, laptop help, a food pantry and coaches to help them with their study skills and more. Melody Wiggins, Wake Tech’s Director of Student Support Programs, joined Jeff Hamlin to

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6:14

John Manuel Scout for the Minnesota Twins

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/21

The reaction to Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred lifting the suspension of Pete Rose and Joe Jackson continues to come in. Rose and Jackson were banned from baseball for decades. Rose, who died last year, is now eligible for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame after being banned from the sport since 1988. Jackson was banned, along with seven of his teammates, after conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series. John Manuel is currently a scout with the Minnesota Twins after working as a writer for

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5:34

Matthew and Mekayla Staff with HyperKidz Durham

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/21

A new facility in Durham is giving kids an option to experience fun with other children and taken them away from screens. Hyper Kidz officially opened in Durham last week. They’re offering a 13,000 square foot facility for kids of all ages. When you pay admission, it covers play for the entire day. They also have birthday party rooms. There's also a room tucked away in the back. Matthew and Mekayla, who work with HyperKidz Durham, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new facility.

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7:05

David Brower Executive Director of PineCone

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/20

One of Raleigh's most iconic cultural events returns this fall with the new 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival. It will take place October 3rd and 4th. The free two-day festival builds on the city's success as a destination for bluegrass, Americana, gospel and folk music to downtown. The revived "Raleigh Wide Open" name is a nod to the city's past while embracing its future, signaling an era of growth, creativity and connection. David Brower, Executive Director of PineCone, joined Jeff Hamlin to

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6:19

Rhonda Royster NCDOT On-The-Job Training Program Manager

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/20

A state reentry program started last year is helping people who used to be incarcerated secure jobs on transportation work crews and get identification cards to access housing and healthcare more easily. The N.C. Department of Transportation Transitional Work Pilot program seeks to make reentry easier for the people who are released from North Carolina prisons each year. The program also expanded the agency’s work release efforts so people will be better prepared for life after incarceration. Rhonda

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6:29

Scott Peoples Retired 82nd Airbourne Captain

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/20

A discussion about veterans and their care was held in Fayetteville on Tuesday. Panelists discussed the evolving role of veterans as defenders of democracy and a last line of defense against authoritarianism. Veterans on the panel discussed how recent changes under the Trump Administration are impacting benefits and care. Scott Peoples, a retired 82nd Airbourne Captain, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the panel and what veterans are experiencing.

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8:21

Boyuan Chen Assistant Professor of Medical...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/20

The wealth of information provided by our senses that allows our brain to navigate the world around us is remarkable. Touch, smell, hearing, and a strong sense of balance are crucial to making it through what to us seem like easy environments such as a relaxing hike on a weekend morning. Robots, in contrast, have long relied solely on visual information such as cameras or lidar to move through the world. Outside of Hollywood, multisensory navigation has long remained challenging for machines. A new

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6:43

Jason Johnson: Orange High School Principal of the Year

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/19

Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson has been named the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction presented the award to the 27-year educator during a luncheon in Cary, where he was joined by other regional finalists and several Orange County Schools leaders. During his acceptance speech, Johnson became emotional as he thanked his students and staff, emphasizing that the honor belongs to the entire Orange County community

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5:04

Dr. Andrew Armstrong: Professor of Medicine at Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/19

Former President Joe Biden's office has announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The diagnosis came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. On Friday, it was confirmed that the cancer had spread to the bone, indicating a more aggressive form of the disease. However, his office noted that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for more effective management. Dr. Andrew Armstrong, a Professor of

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