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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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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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5:27

Jeff McCausland, CBS News Military Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/27

Over the weekend Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense as Vice President JD Vance went to the Senate floor to issue the tiebreaking vote. That along with the continued release of hostages in Gaza after that ceasefire have dominated some of the news of the weekend and with Chris Edwards now to talk more about this is CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland.

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6:44

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/27

A Delta flight canceled due to accidently deploying the emergency chute, a passenger on Fiji airlines duct taped by the crew, and Delta named Top Airline for the 4th year in a row. All these stories and more as Chris Edwards chats with Jay Ratliff.

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3:53

Rick Armstrong with the Raleigh Police Protective...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/23

A Raleigh police officer was gravely injured earlier this week in a shooting. Jeff Hamlin joins Rick Armstrong with the Raleigh Police Protective Association to discuses how the police department handles a situation like this and how they help the officers deal with this traumatic event.

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6:43

Thane Rosenbaum CBS Legal Analyst on birthright...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/23

President Trump is taking aim at birthright citizenship in an attempt to end it. 22 states have sued over this executive order claiming that it is unconstitutional and goes against the 14th amendment. Jeff Hamlin joins CBS Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum to discuses birthright citizenship and the implications of these court cases.

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4:11

Larry Smith, Retired Durham Police Officer

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/23

On Tuesday in south Raleigh 2 men were shot in an incident that started out as a domestic violence call in regards to a restraining order. Jeff Hamlin talks to Larry Smith, Retired Durham Police Officer about the incident.

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6:56

Bob Phillips, Common Cause NC

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/22

Donald Trump was sworn in this week as the 47th President of the United States, becoming the first President since Grover Cleveland to serve two non-consecutive terms in office. Mr. Trump went to work imminently signing a number of executive orders and issuing pardons for those involved in the Jan. 6 incident at the US Capitol. With Chris Edwards to talk more about some of these executive orders and some of the items going on with the General Assembly is Bob Phillips with Common Cause North

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4:46

Steve Hauck retired New York Police Lt. on Raleigh...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/22

We continue to follow the story of an officer involved shooting in Raleigh last night where police say that a police officer was shot and is in critical condition and two other people, including the suspect are dead. This after a shootout in a residential neighborhood. With Chris Edwards to talk more about what law enforcement does in situations like this is retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck.

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5:27

Mike Causey (R) North Carolina Insurance Commissioner

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/22

Homeowners in North Carolina will see an increase in premiums of an average of 15% over the next two years, that is according to a settlement announced by North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and the North Carolina Rate Bureau last week. This settlement comes after the rate bureau had requested an increase of an average of 42% that would have started this month and would have doubled in some coastal areas. With Chris Edwards to discuss this in depth is North Carolina Insurance

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