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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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6:58

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/16

A Bird strike for an American Airlines flight, a Southwest Airlines flight cleared to land on an occupied runway, and some news on the drones in New York. Chris Edwards talks with Jay Ratliff about these story's and more.

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4:35

Dr. Christopher Willett, Duke University Hospital Gift

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/13

Earlier this week, Duke University Health System received an anonymous $50 million gift toward the development of a proton beam therapy center. This is the largest philanthropic gift that has been received by Duke University Health System. With Chris Edwards to discuss this gift and how the money will be use is Dr. Christopher Willett a radiologist at Duke Health Systems.

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8:01

Wes Durham, with the ACC Network on Bill Belichick...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/13

North Carolina officially welcomed a new head coach yesterday as Bill Belichick was introduced on campus in Chapel Hill. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the hiring of the 6x Super Bowl Champion, what it means for UNC, the ACC and many more topics is Wes Durham from ACC Network, ESPN and if that's not enough, he's also an Apex native.

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9:49

Pat McCrory, Former NC Governor Pat McCrory discusses...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/13

On Wednesday the State House voted along party lines to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of SB 382 which would shift the oversight of the state board of elections to the office of the State Auditor and would strip other powers away from some of the incoming Council of State Members. This veto override vote has prompted Governor Cooper and Governor-Elect Stein to file a lawsuit against the General Assembly challenging the law as unconstitutional. With Chris Edwards to discuss this and other topics

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5:09

Debbie Taylor, Duke Children's Hospital

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/13

As we get into the holiday season and many think of this time of year as a time of giving, we wanted to highlight the work being done by several organizations across the triangle that are helping to make our communities better places. Chris Edwards spends a few minutes with Debbie Taylor and Duke Children's Hospital.

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9:17

David Glenn with the North Carolina Sports Network

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/12

The North Carolina Board of Trustees will meet later this morning and are expected to officially approve the contract of Bill Belichick to be the schools next head football coach. This after the school officially announced the hire Wednesday night. With Chris Edwrads to talk about the hire and what this means for North Carolina and the ACC as a whole is David Glenn with the North Carolina Sports Network.

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4:07

Dr. Rachel Cocchiaro with Bahama Road Veterinary...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/12

As we approach this holiday season and you prepare to gather with family and friends, we also need to be mindful of our pets and with Chris Edwards to discuss tips on how to keep your pets healthy this holiday season is Dr. Rachel Cocchiaro with Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital.

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5:13

Monica Wood, State Farmers Market

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/12

The countdown to the holiday season continues and there are so many ways that you can help our neighbors in Western North Carolina while you celebrate the season. With Chris Edwards to talk about how you can help those out west is Monica Wood Manager of the State Farmer's Market.

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7:20

Wiley Nickel, North Carolina's 13th District Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/12

Congress has about a week and a half left in its current session and several members of the house will be vacating their post at the end of this session, that includes North Carolina's 13th District Congressman Wiley Nickel who is kind of us to join us now to chat about the final weeks in office and other topics.

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6:42

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/12

On Wednesday, the state house voted to override SB 382 which strips powers away from some of the incoming Council of State memebers, this bill also shifts the oversight of the state board of elections from the Governor-Elect and gives that power to the incoming State Auditor, Dave Boliek. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further and what it means moving forward is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

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7:36

Bob Orr, Former State Supreme Court Justice

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/11

The State Board of Elections announced Tuesday they will not order a full hand recount of ballots in race for the North Carolina Supreme Court. This after a partial recount resulted in additional votes for the leading candidate Allison Riggs. The board is meeting today to hear protests from Jefferson Griffin, who is asking the board to disqualify thousands of voters. With Chris Edwards to discuss this and Carolina Athletics is former North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice, Bob Orr.

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6:53

Kody Kinsley, Secretary for the Department of Health...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/11

We approach the end of the calendar year, there is much for us to recap this year as it relates to the work that the Department of Health and Human Services have done - with Chris Edwards to recap the year and to give us some tips for this holiday season is the Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, Kody Kinsley.

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6:04

Mike DeCinti, Regional Communications Director for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/11

As we approach the holiday season we wanted to highlight the work being done for those in need this year, especially those service organizations who are doing their part to make our communities a better place. With Chris Edwards to discuss the work they are doing is Mike DeCinti, Regional Communications Director for the American Red Cross.

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5:07

Major Chuck Whiten, Salvation Army of Wake County

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/11

As we approach the holiday season we wanted to highlight the work being done for those in need this year, especially those service organizations who are doing their part to make our communities a better place. With Chris Edwards to discuss the work they are doing is Major Chuck Whiten Area Commander with the Salvation Army of Wake County.

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7:46

North Carolina Senator Ted Budd

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/10

Congress is session for the final two weeks of their time together, we will discuss their final weeks in office which also brings some retirements in the Senate and as we look forward a number of other topics are on the agenda that need to be addressed. Joining Chris Edwards for perspective on all of this is North Carolina Senator Ted Budd.

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4:57

Dr. John Dinan, Wake Forest Political Science professor

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/10

There is much to discuss when it comes to the General Assembly that continues its work this week, as the house is slated to vote this week to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of SB 382 which would strip powers away from some elected officials this after the Senate passed a pair of Constitutional Amendments and now the house considers those. In addition to all of this the race for the State Supreme Court continues. Chris Edwards talks with Wake Forest Political Science professor Dr. John Dinan

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6:32

Mark Pinsky with The Assembly on a 50 year old cold case

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/10

Longtime journalist Mark Pinsky has been covering stories across the country for decades but one story has stuck with him since he was a student at Duke University in the 1970s - that is the murder of Nancy Dean Morgan whos murder has still yet to be solved. Mark Pinsky wrote extensively about this for decades and recently wrote an in-depth piece about this for The Assembly and Mark is kind enough to join Chris Edwards.

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5:21

State Representative Jarrod Lowery (R-Robeson) to...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/10

Republican state lawmaker Rep. Jarrod Lowery who is also the only native American in the General Assembly is now voicing his objection to Governor-Elect Josh Stein's pick of Cherokee Chief Mitchell Hicks for his transition team.

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5:47

Connie Brandt, Senior Program Manager - Wake Co....

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/10

Today is National Dewy Decimal System Day and as we think about the system we all learned about in grade school to help us find that perfect book - today also gives us a chance to talk about our Libraries and the programs they have coming up this month. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of this is Connie Brandt Senior Program Manger for the Wake County Libraries.

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5:09

New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck on the capture of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/10

On Monday New York police announced the arrest of a suspect, Luigi Mangione in the murder of the United Healthcare CEO - finding the suspect at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania. With Chris Edwards to discuss the arrest of the suspect is retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck.

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