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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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10:03

Dr. David Shapiro, chair of the American College of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/11

Dr. David Shapiro, chair of the Stop the Bleed Committee of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, joins Lisa Price to discuss the summertime spike in traumatic injuries known as trauma season and why learning basic bleeding control techniques can be the difference between life and death before emergency responders arrive.

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20:05

Dr. Macie Smith, gerontologist at SYNERGY HomeCare,...

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2026/05/11

Dr. Macie Smith, gerontologist and dementia educator at SYNERGY HomeCare, joins Lisa Price to discuss the 2026 Older Americans Month theme, Champion Your Health, which focuses on prevention, wellness and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. Smith shares practical advice on how older adults can take a more active role in managing their health and maintaining independence.

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7:27

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on the...

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2026/05/11

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down what the latest jobs report really means for young graduates entering a tough labor market, where unemployment among college-educated workers ages 22 to 27 is running higher than expected. Schlesinger addresses anxiety around artificial intelligence replacing entry-level jobs, explains why networking still beats social media doom scrolling and offers practical advice for new grads trying to get their foot in the door.

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5:49

Linda Benning, American Red Cross biomed account...

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2026/05/08

Linda Benning, biomed account supervisor for the American Red Cross, joins Lisa Price to encourage listeners to donate blood or platelets this spring, with donors giving through May 17 receiving a $20 Amazon gift card and those giving May 18-31 receiving a Red Cross beach towel. Appointments can be scheduled at redcrossblood.org.

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8:02

Dr. Robert Hartwig, director of the Risk and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/08

Dr. Robert Hartwig, clinical associate professor of finance and director of the Risk and Uncertainty Management Center at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, joins Lisa Price to discuss how legal system abuse has become a major but often overlooked driver of rising costs for American consumers and what reforms at the federal and state level could help ease the burden.

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11:43

Chris Edwards, voice of the Wilson Warbirds, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/08

Chris Edwards, play-by-play voice of the Wilson Warbirds and Duke women's basketball, joins Tony in studio to discuss the Warbirds' upcoming homestand featuring Military Appreciation Night on May 14 and First Responders Night on May 16 at Wilson Ballpark. Edwards and Tony also break down the early surprises of the major league season, including the dominant Atlanta Braves, the struggling New York Mets and the NCAA tournament expansion announced this week.

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5:51

Sen. Lisa Barnes, R-Nash County, on legislation to...

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2026/05/08

Sen. Lisa Barnes of Nash County joins Tony to discuss a bill she introduced with Sens. Newton and Moffitt that would prohibit Rocky Mount from transferring revenue from its electric fund to other city funds, a practice the state auditor's office identified as a key contributor to the city's financial distress. Barnes also weighs in on the broader debate over property tax reform in North Carolina and its impact on residents on fixed incomes.

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5:02

Ashton Clemmons, assistant vice president of P-12...

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2026/05/08

Ashton Clemmons, assistant vice president of P-12 strategy and policy at the UNC System, joins Lisa Price to discuss a record 522 students who have committed to the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program for the 2026-27 academic year, a merit-based forgivable loan program that provides up to $10,000 per year for future teachers in high-need fields including special education and STEM.

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4:06

Dr. Nicholas Turner, infectious disease specialist at...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/07

Dr. Nicholas Turner, assistant professor of medicine and infectious disease specialist at the Duke Infectious Diseases Clinic, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the hantavirus cases that forced a cruise ship to remain in the Atlantic and what the public should know about this rare but serious illness.

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5:38

Dr. Chris Cooper, director of the Haire Institute for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/07

Dr. Chris Cooper, Robert Lee Madison Distinguished Professor and director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the House Ethics Committee investigation into U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and what the allegations, which Edwards has denied, could mean for his re-election bid in the 11th Congressional District.

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5:30

Brian Fletcher, welcome center manager for the N.C....

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/07

Brian Fletcher, welcome center manager at the Interstate 85 North Welcome Center in Norlina, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss National Travel and Tourism Week and a series of travel fair events being held at welcome centers across North Carolina through May 8, featuring local attractions, museums and North Carolina-grown products.

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19:29

Dean Ledbetter, Chrissy Murphy, Wendy Smith and Mandy...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/07

N.C. Department of Transportation Corridor Development Engineer Dean Ledbetter and NCDOT Communications Officer Chrissy Murphy join Lisa Price along with Wendy Smith, development and design director for the city of Morganton, and her sister Mandy Hice to share the story of how Ledbetter learned of Mandy's need for a kidney through a church prayer list and stepped forward to help. The group discusses what being a kidney donor means to a family, the process to get on a potential donor list and how

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8:01

Robyn Fehrman, executive director of Teach For...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/06

Robyn Fehrman, executive director of Teach For America North Carolina, joins Lisa Price during Teacher Appreciation Week to discuss what teachers across North Carolina are experiencing right now, how families and communities can show meaningful support beyond a single week, and why Teach For America is seeing a 43% increase in its teaching corps as Gen Z increasingly views teaching as a purposeful first career.

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6:39

Maria Thomas, technician excellence manager at...

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2026/05/06

Maria Thomas, technician excellence manager at General Motors, joins Lisa Price on National Skilled Trades Day to discuss the roughly 70,000 auto technician job openings that open each year, how students and veterans are finding faster paths into the field without a four-year degree, and what the growth of electric vehicles means for skilled trades careers and repair wait times at dealerships nationwide.

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12:18

Stacey Rodgers (Founder) and Adra Campbell...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/05

Stacey Rodgers (Founder) and Adra Campbell (Fundraising/Developmental Director) with the Sparkle Mentoring Program discusses how many girls—especially Black girls—are navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and major life decisions without consistent guidance or safe spaces to process what they’re experiencing. It’s a gap that isn’t always visible, but it has long-term impact. To help with the transition from teen to adult, Sparkle Mentoring was set up to address needs from ages 10-18. Lisa

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6:05

Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/05

Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, joins Tony Rigssbee to discuss the growing loss of mobile home communities across the state, where estimates suggest up to a quarter of nearly 3,000 trailer parks have been sold in recent months as rising land values and rapid population growth push developers toward more profitable uses. Walden breaks down the options available to displaced trailer owners and what role local and state governments

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4:24

Aaron Navarro, CBS News White House correspondent, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/05

CBS News White House correspondent Aaron Navarro joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss fresh questions about whether the ceasefire with Iran is holding after U.S. forces fired on small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz, and how the Trump administration is framing its response to Congressional pressure under the War Powers Act. Navarro also breaks down a shooting near the White House that briefly triggered a lockdown of the north lawn while President Trump was meeting with small business owners.

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7:32

Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the latest in...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/04

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price for his weekly look at the latest news in the aviation industry.

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7:27

Brad Briner, North Carolina state treasurer, on his...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/04

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner joins Lisa Price to discuss his letter to the Wake County Board of Commissioners asking them to delay and reconsider their vote on the proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health, and what concerns prompted him to intervene in the process.

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7:09

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on how...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/05/04

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to discuss how Americans are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship as the job market softens, walking through the key steps to launching a small business, choosing the right legal structure, and selecting the best retirement savings plan for self-employed workers. Schlesinger also previews Friday's April jobs report, with analysts expecting 60,000 new positions and the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%.

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