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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

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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6:53

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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5:23

CBS News Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/09

A half century of iron rule has come to an end in Syria as now former President Bashar Al-Assad has fled to Russia as rebels have taken control of that country and now the world waits for what is next. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is CBS News Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland.

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6:46

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/09

The jobs report in October was a disappointing one but charged back in November producing 227,000 jobs and now with revisions to the previous two months, experts say the economy has now gained 2.27 million jobs from a year ago. Chris Edwards get the real facts on that now from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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4:27

Steve Hauck, Retired NY Police Lt. on United...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/09

Last week the CEO of United Healthcare was killed on the streets of New York and the suspect is still on the loose as the search for the gunman continues into its sixth day. With Chris Edwards to provide us with the latest is retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck.

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6:17

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/09

An Alaska Airlines employee fired over a tattoo, and maybe a positive change to bag fees, this and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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7:42

David Glenn, NC Sports Network

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/09

On Sunday the first 12-team College Football Playoff Bracket was announced with the ACC getting two selections in Clemson and SMU, in addition all three of our local ACC teams are heading bowling with Duke, North Carolina and NC State all postseason bound and while we celebrate the successes of these teams on the gridiron, there isn't a lot to celebrate when it comes to ACC basketball after the league was embarrassed by the SEC 14-2. With Chris Edwards to break it all down is David Glenn with the

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6:43

Dale Folwell, North Carolina State Treasure part 2

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/06

Tony Riggsbee takes a moment to talk with Dale Folwell about what he is doing in the last days of his office and about his newly acquired Sunshine Award.

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5:58

Dale Folwell, North Carolina State Treasure part 1

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/06

Tony Riggsbee takes a moment to talk with Dale Folwell about what he is doing in the last days of his office and about his newly acquired Sunshine Award.

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9:00

Luke Farley, Labor Commissioner-Elect

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/05

Luke Farley will soon be the North Carolina Labor Commissioner, and he gets a moment to speak with Tony Riggsbee about how is is preparing for the office.

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5:45

Maria Gabriel, Warmth for Wake Seasonal & Volunteer...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/05

Warmth for Wake has been operating for a while and aims to help those in need of space heaters or firewood for those who don't have any other option to help their homes every winter. Tony Riggsbee speaks with Maria Gabriel, the Warmth for Wake Seasonal & Volunteer Supervisor about how they are helping the people of wake county and how you can help as well.

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6:15

Jeff Brooks, Duke Energy Spokesperson on utility rates

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/04

Duke Energy Progress customers from Raleigh east will start to see a lower electric bill as early as this month. The North Carolina Utilities Commission approved the request for Duke Energy Progress to lower residential utility rates by 4.5%, which started December 1. With us now to discuss this further is Jeff Brooks, Duke Energy Spokesperson.

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7:43

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/04

It has been an active couple of weeks on Jones Street as earlier this week the state senate voted to override a veto from Governor Roy Cooper that would strip power away from the Governor-Elect, Attorney General-Elect and the Superintendent of Public Instruction-Elect. The is also the ongoing race for the state supreme court which has just finished a recount - Chris Edwards discuss all this and more in-depth with Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennen.

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