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

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11:51

Dey Rossell and Kristen Upton on triplet otter pups...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/13

Dey Rossell, communications manager, and Kristen Upton, lead otter keeper at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, join Lisa Price to discuss the recently born triplet otter pups and what to expect as the aquarium prepares to close for a major expansion and renovation.

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12:08

Bernice Russell-Bond on North Carolina's...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/13

Bernice Russell-Bond, state chief information security officer at the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, joins Lisa Price to discuss the state's partnership with GovRAMP to improve cybersecurity and connectivity for vendors and government offices, as well as a new internship program aimed at building a cyber talent pipeline for North Carolina.

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7:15

Larysa Murray on women leading disaster response at...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/13

Marine Corps veteran Larysa Murray, deputy director of volunteer management at Team Rubicon, joins Lisa Price to discuss the growing role women play in disaster response operations at the veteran-led humanitarian organization. Murray, who has completed 17 deployments including a recent response in Alaska following Typhoon Halong, reflects on her path from military service to the front lines of disaster relief during Women's History Month.

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11:00

Rosie Rios on America250's national startup...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/12

Rosie Rios, chair of America250, joins Lisa Price to discuss a national startup competition inviting college students to pitch bold, scalable ideas for a chance to win $25,000 in grant funding as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Applications are open through March 31, and 10 winners will be selected.

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8:32

Renae Newmiller on Ella's Race and the fight against...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/12

Renae Newmiller joins Lisa Price to share the story of her daughter Ella, who was diagnosed with a rare pediatric brain cancer in 2008 and passed away in 2012. Ella's Race, a 10K, 5K and 1-mile road race, will be held March 21 at North Ridge Country Club with proceeds benefiting The Cure Starts Now foundation. To register or volunteer, visit ellasrace.com.

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8:50

Gary Harris on how rising fuel costs are affecting...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/12

Gary Harris, executive director of the North Carolina Petroleum and Convenience Marketers, joins Lisa Price to discuss the impact of rising fuel costs on small businesses and consumers across the state and whether the increases are fear-driven or market-driven.

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9:01

Julian Griffee on Garner's transportation plan update...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Julian Griffee, senior planner for the Town of Garner, joins Lisa Price to discuss the town's ongoing transportation plan update, the challenges facing one of the region's fastest-growing communities and how residents can make their voices heard during the public outreach process.

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7:40

Rachel Miller on free business training for veteran...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Rachel Miller of the PenFed Foundation joins Lisa Price to discuss a free three-day incubator program running March 18-20 at the First Flight Venture Center in Raleigh, designed to help veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs pressure-test their business ideas and take the first steps toward launch.

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9:22

Caitlin Hochul on North Carolina's mental health care...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Caitlin Hochul, senior vice president of public policy at Inseparable, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new workforce report examining how North Carolina is addressing mental health care affordability, the growing shortage of mental health workers, and how to better serve residents in areas with limited access to mental health services.

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8:59

Sean Gallagher on rising electricity prices and solar...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/11

Sean Gallagher, senior vice president of policy at the Solar Energy Industries Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss new data on what is driving electricity costs higher, the local job growth and broader economic impact of solar power, and how solar energy could help lower bills and improve grid reliability in North Carolina.

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6:57

Karen Bailey-Chapman on federal legislation to keep...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/10

Karen Bailey-Chapman, senior vice president of public and government affairs for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss a federal bill that would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to create guidelines for calibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems after a vehicle has been modified or customized.

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8:31

Jay Ratliff on a Los Angeles runway near-collision,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/09

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to break down a near-collision at Los Angeles International Airport between two United Airlines jets, explaining how a crew making a wrong turn onto an active runway forced a high-speed abort just before takeoff. Ratliff also gives an update on the latest search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which again turned up nothing after months of scanning a previously unsearched stretch of the Indian Ocean. He also addresses growing TSA staffing concerns

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8:12

Lauren Wieczorek on Healing Transitions' new recovery...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/09

Lauren Wieczorek, co-chair of the Forward Together campaign for Healing Transitions, joins Lisa Price to discuss the Raleigh nonprofit's $14 million campaign to build a first-of-its-kind recovery-oriented housing facility on its women's campus. Wieczorek explains how the new apartment homes will allow women who complete the program to remain close to support services and reunite with their children, and how the project addresses the lack of affordable housing for women transitioning out of addiction

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8:21

Jill Schlesinger on rising gas prices, market...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/09

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down the economic ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East, including oil prices topping $100 a barrel and gas prices jumping nearly 50 cents a gallon in a week. Schlesinger also explains why the fertilizer supply chain could push grocery prices higher, advises long-term investors to stay the course on their 401(k)s despite market turbulence, and weighs in on the February jobs report that showed the economy lost 92,000

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7:11

Mike Raley on Lou Holtz and his time at NC State

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/05

Hall of Famer Mike Raley joins Lisa Price to reflect on the life and legacy of college football coach Lou Holtz, who passed away recently. Raley, who was at NC State during Holtz's tenure from 1972 to 1975, shares personal memories of Holtz recording his coach's show at WPTF studios on South Salisbury Street and recalls the impact he made on players, students and the Raleigh community. The two also discuss how Holtz would fit into the modern era of college football.

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6:26

Assembly NC reporter Bryan Anderson provides the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/05

Bryan Anderson joins WPTF Morning News for an update on the high-profile North Carolina Senate race between Senate President Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. He breaks down the latest developments in the Berger–Page contest and what the race could mean for the political landscape in North Carolina.

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5:34

WPTF anchor Tony Riggsbee reflects on career of coach...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/05

WPTF anchor Tony Riggsbee joins Josh Ellis to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary football coach Lou Holtz following news of his passing. They discuss Holtz’s impact on the game, his larger-than-life personality and why his voice resonated far beyond the football field.

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3:54

NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler reacts to...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/05

North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler reacts after President Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to protect domestic supplies of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. Troxler discusses what the move could mean for farmers, fertilizer production and the reliability of key agricultural inputs.

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8:33

Chase Pellegrini de Paur on 4th Congressional...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/04

Chase Pellegrini de Paur, staff writer for Indy Week and The Assembly, joins Lisa Price to break down the results of the primary election with a focus on the 4th Congressional District.

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7:07

Mark Steber on Tax Filing Mistakes and What Filers...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/04

Mark Steber, chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, joins Lisa Price to discuss the multiple tax law changes now in effect and how they could impact everyday filers, particularly those with tips, overtime pay, multiple jobs or fluctuating income. Steber breaks down common filing errors to avoid, new deduction updates, and why getting ahead of the April deadline could save you money.

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