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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, 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 afternoon long!

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6:49

Mitch Kokai: Spokesperson for the John Locke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

Mitch Kokai, spokesperson for the John Locke Foundation, joined Jeff Hamlin to analyze the re-election of Jason Simmons as Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party. Simmons, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, secured 53% of the vote against challenger Brooke McGowan at the GOP convention in Greensboro, where roughly 1,600 delegates cast ballots.Kokai explained that Simmons' victory reflects the party's continued alignment with Trump and a desire for consistency in leadership as the GOP

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7:46

Dave Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

Dave Glenn, veteran college sportswriter from the North Carolina Sports Network, joined Jeff Hamlin to break down the sweeping changes in college athletics following Judge Claudia Wilken’s landmark ruling. The approved settlement allows NCAA Division I schools to directly compensate athletes—something long debated but never before legally permitted.Glenn emphasized that this marks a turning point in the structure of college sports, as the NCAA and its most influential conferences agreed to end

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7:51

Dave Nathan UNC Baseball Play-by-play

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/05

The North Carolina Tar Heels are back in the Super Regional of the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels will face Arizona in a best-of-three series at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill starting on Friday at noon. North Carolina is going for ninth appearance in the College World Series in the last 20 years. Head coach Scott Forbes, in his fifth season, has quickly established the Tar Heels as among the premiere programs in college baseball. In the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, three of the top

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6:41

Alex Jacquez Chief of Policy & Advocacy at Groundwork...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/05

As summer approaches, U.S. tariffs on imported goods are set to hit American wallets hard. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates tariffs could cost the average American household around $4,000 a year, and that’s because so many products come from outside of the U.S., especially many summertime staples. Grills and grill utensils, sunscreen, swimming and wading pools, and fishing gear is expected to cost 30% more. Same with fireworks, beach toys, beach towels and camping equipment. Alex Jacquez,

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7:21

Hans Paerl Professor at the UNC Institute of Marine...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/05

Heavier rainfall from tropical systems affecting North Carolina can have many dangerous impacts around the state. Just last year, Helene set the new flood of record for Asheville and other communities around the mountains. That was not the only historic rainfall event from a tropical system in North Carolina in 2024. Scientists, who study the impacts of storms, say the trend of heavier rain is not surprising. Hans Paerl, Professor at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, joined Jeff Hamlin to

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7:12

Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski Rabbi and Executive Director...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/05

The number of antisemitic acts in North Carolina increased for the second straight year, according to the Anti-Defamation League. The organization recorded 175 incidents of antisemitism in the state in 2024, including 140 incidents of harassment, 33 incidents of vandalism and two incidents of assault. The findings show the number of incidents increased compared with 2023 when 151 acts of antisemitism were recorded. Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski, Executive Director of the Chabad of Raleigh, joined Jeff

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9:22

Elliott Jarnot Sportswriter for the Duke Chronicle

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/04

Even the most optimistic Duke fan would have had a hard time imaging the Blue Devils host a game in the Super Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament this year. But that’s what will happen, for the first time ever, this weekend at Jack Coombs Field in Durham. A season that started with a three-game sweep against Stanford could lead to the Blue Devils going to the College World Series for the first time since 1961. It continues the upward trajectory of the program under head coach Chris Pollard

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5:42

Clay Ausley Former owner of Gold and Guns

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/04

A house legislative committee approved a bill allowing most citizens over the age of 18 to carry concealed weapons. The Senate generated bill removes permitting requirements along with lowering the age. Opponents say that lowering the age -- and removing permitting requirements -- would lead to more gun incidents. The bill was approved by a party line 6-5 vote and heads now to the house rules committee. Clay Ausley is the former owner of Gold and Guns in Raleigh and has concern about the

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7:14

Kin Hodges Fisheries Biologist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/04

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is warning anglers about an invasive fish that is being found across the state. The commission announced in April the Alabama bass are “now in more rivers and lakes than ever before.” Alabama bass were first found in Lake Norman and Lake Chatuge in the 1980s. They slowly started spreading to the Piedmont and were found in the coastal areas earlier this year. Kin Hodges, Fisheries Biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, joined

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6:31

Matt Martin Associate Director of the N.C. AIDS...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/04

The Trump Administration has ended a prominent HIV vaccine development program led by Duke University researchers, a move that school said “represents an enormous setback” for creating a vaccine to fight the cause of AIDS. Researchers were notified on Friday that the Department of Health and Human Services would not renew two National Institutes of Health grant, totaling $258 million, for the Duke Human Vaccine Institute and the Scripps Research Institute to operate the Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine

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7:14

Scott Dupree Executive Director of the Greater...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/03

The arrival of June brings a wide array of sports events. Thousands of people from around the world will gather at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary for the Soccer Tournament. This year’s event will be the biggest in the event’s three-year history. There will be an expanded women’s tournament, along with the men’s tournament. Each competition will lead to a $1 million prize for the winners. Meanwhile at the USA Baseball Complex in Cary, the Division II College World Series continues with a North Carolina

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5:30

Tamara Damjanac Fellow in the UNC Geriatric Medicine...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/03

From its coast to its mountains, North Carolina has much to offer, including a spot for retirees to settle down. With the Tar Heel State consistently ranks in the top states to retire, special care will be needed to accommodate this age group like geriatricians, but a national shortage in this field may not keep up with the demand. Everyone has a reason to pursue a future career, including Tamara Damjanac, a fellow in the UNC Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Partnership. Damjanac joined Jeff Hamlin to

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5:59

Jeff Maness President of the Grayson Murray Foundation

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/03

It has been one year since professional golfer and Raleigh native Grayson Murray died by suicide at the age of 30. Last weekend, during the UNC Health Championship at Raleigh Country Club, Murray's parents, Terry and Eric Murray, gathered with supporters to honor their son with a ceremonial tee time. Grayson had been open about his struggles with addiction and depression. Since his death in May 2024, his parents are determined to share his story, hoping it might save others facing similar

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6:28

Rae Marie Czuhai CEO of the Green Chair Project

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/03

Finding a place to live can be hard enough, but for those going through a tragedy or struggling financially it's even harder. And furnishing that home can sometimes seem downright impossible. For the last 15 years, a nonprofit in North Carolina, The Green Chair Project, has helped vulnerable families fill their empty homes, giving them a new start. Rae Marie Czuhai, CEO of the Green Chair Project, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their program, how it got started and how they’ve helped people.

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3:50

Nicholas Luchetti of the National Weather Service in...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/02

Wildfires burning across several Canadian provinces, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, are producing vast amounts of smoke that are traveling far beyond their points of origin. Due to the intense heat generated by these fires, smoke and ash are lifted high into the atmosphere, where upper-level winds carry them across long distances. In recent days, some of that smoke has reached North Carolina, prompting air quality concerns and hazy skies.Nicholas Luchetti from the

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5:31

Amy Beros: Chairwoman of the Food Bank of Central and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/02

Amy Beros joined Jeff Hamlin to raise concern about looming federal funding cuts that could drastically impact hunger relief efforts across the state. These cuts are part of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," recently passed by the House and now under consideration in the Senate.Beros explained that approximately 1.6 million North Carolinians currently face food insecurity, and 1.4 million depend on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The proposed legislation could lead to

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6:06

Peg O’Connell: Senior Advisor for Government and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/02

HB 430 and Senate Bill 318, collectively known as Solly’s Law, were introduced in March to curb the growing youth vaping epidemic in North Carolina. These bills aim to protect minors from the harmful health effects of nicotine by tightening regulations around e-cigarette sales and access. Despite North Carolina ranking 6th nationally for youth vaping rates, both bills remain stalled in their respective Rules Committees, with no hearings scheduled yet.Peg O’Connell, Senior Advisor for Government and

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6:01

Dr. Sairam Jabba: Research Scientist at Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/06/02

Duke Health researchers have discovered that many of the most popular disposable e-cigarettes contain neotame, a highly potent and unregulated artificial sweetener. Neotame is up to 13,000 times sweeter than table sugar and is commonly found in e-cigarettes featuring fruity, candy, and mint flavors—products often marketed toward young or first-time users. Clinical studies have shown that such sweeteners significantly increase the appeal, preference, and potential for abuse of tobacco products. Dr

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6:20

Deborah Ross 2nd District District Congresswoman

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/29

The White House is planning to send a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress next Tuesday, giving lawmakers the opportunity to codify some of the potential cuts identified by DOGE, according to an administration official. The proposed cuts would trim $1.1 billion from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting and $8.3 billion in foreign assistance, from both USAID and the African Development Foundation. Congresswoman Deborah Ross, 2nd District Congresswoman, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her

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6:41

Lindsey Golden Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/29

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina chapter is encouraging North Carolinians to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are more than 7 million people age 65 and older in the United States living with Alzheimer’s, including more than 210,000 in North Carolina. Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia. Lindsay Golden of the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina joined Jeff

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