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

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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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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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