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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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6:49

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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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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