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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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7:00

Macie Smith, Synergy Homecare

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/12

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its creation in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been used to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives while erasing the stigma that is often attached to it. Dr. Macie Smith, a SYNERGY HomeCare gerontologist and social worker, believes that attention to self-care in the form of reducing emotional stress, being kind to oneself, and improving overall health is also important to address during Mental Health

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5:57

Father Michael Burbeck Vicar General of the Raleigh...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/08

Pope Leo XIV said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and dialogue “without fear.” From the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, history’s first pope from the United States recalled that he was an Augustinian priest but was above all a Christian and a bishop, “so we can all walk together.” He spoke in Italian and then switched to Spanish, recalling his many years spent as a missionary and then archbishop of Chiclayo, Peru. Father Michael Burbeck of the Raleigh

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8:14

Peter Casarella Professor at Duke University Divinity...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/08

Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff. Prevost, 69, had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pope, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States in the secular sphere. The Chicago native is also a Peruvian citizen and lived for years in Peru, first as a

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6:17

Hannah Nelson Attorney for the Southern Environmental...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/08

Frustrated residents filled a regulatory meeting Tuesday, calling out a draft PFAS plan they say protects polluters, not people. Instead of voting, members of the Environmental Management Commission’s Water Quality Committee postponed action, again, citing the need for further fiscal review. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of man-made chemicals used in nonstick cookware, firefighting foam and water-resistant products. Hannah Nelson, Attorney for the Southern Environmental

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6:53

Bob Wagner Director of the North Carolina Motorcycle...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/08

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which is timely as you may notice more motorcycles out on the roadways as the weather warms up. Advocates say while a safety course is not required for riders over 18 in North Carolina, the skills taught there can make a world of difference for both novice and veteran riders. Bob Wagner, Director of the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Program, joined Jon Champion to discuss motorcycle safety.

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5:51

David McLennan Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/06

North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to debate whether to officially call for a national convention to make changes to the U.S. Constitution. Supporters want to change rules around term limits for federal officials as well as members of Congress. Their efforts — if successful — could lead to changes in term limits for federal officials, including members of Congress and even the president. But supporters have a long way to go. David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science Professor, joined

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5:00

Todd Johnson Heritage Center and Museum Director

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/06

On Saturday, May 17, the Johnston County Museum will host a book-signing and one-day exhibition of pottery made near Smithfield from 1927 to 1942. Stephen Compton of Raleigh will bring a sampling of his vast collection of Herman Cole’s Smithfield Art Pottery. He will also sign copies of his book, North Carolina’s Hillside Pottery and Smithfield Art Pottery: The Pottery With Two Names, which is currently for sale in the museum’s gift shop. Located near the banks of the Neuse River on Highway 301

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6:29

Dalton Barrett Edgecombe County Community Paramedic...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/06

Edgecombe County paramedics are on high alert about carfentanil, a new highly potent synthetic opioid recently found in local pressed pill samples. Detected in April, the presence of carfentanil—though only comprising two percent of the pills—poses a significant overdose risk. Only about two percent of the makeup of the pills were carfentanil, but Edgecombe County Community Paramedic Program Manager Dalton Barrett said even that amount could be deadly. Dalton Barrett, Edgecombe County Community

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6:40

Bryan Anderson Independent Journalist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/06

A federal judge has ruled in the election saga between Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin with a North Carolina Supreme Court seat on the line. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers has ordered that the State Board of Elections certify results that show Democrat Associate Justice Allison Riggs the winner over Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin — by just 734 votes. Myers, in a 68-page order, agreed with Riggs that carrying out recent decisions by state appeals courts that directed potentially

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5:18

Veronica Cordle of the North Carolina Music Hall of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/05

Country superstar Luke Combs and Charlotte radio legend "Chatty Hatty" are among the six artists set to be inducted into the 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The announcement came Monday, with a formal ceremony scheduled for October 16, 2025, at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center. The event will feature live performances from the inductees and special guests. Ahead of the ceremony, a new exhibit featuring memorabilia from the 2025 class will debut at the Hall of Fame museum in Kannapolis

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4:33

Lieutenant David Zick of the Wake Forest Police...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/05

The Wake Forest Police Department is rallying community support for one of its own. Danielle Murray, wife of Sgt. Kevin Murray, has been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. A longtime educator at East Wake Academy and mother of two, Danielle’s diagnosis has prompted an outpouring of support from colleagues, friends, and local residents. Sgt. Murray, a 7-year veteran of the Wake Forest Police Department and former Garner officer, is now leaning on that same community as his family navigates this

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7:05

Greg Batts: Biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/05

As summer approaches, bear sightings are on the rise across North Carolina, with reports coming in from both rural and urban areas. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission attributes the increase to seasonal movement patterns, as bears become more active in search of food. Commission biologist Greg Batts explained that a bear's age can be determined by examining its teeth—a key tool for understanding bear populations. Batts joined Jeff Hamlin to shed light on why encounters are becoming

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5:21

Christine John-Fuller of the Alzheimer’s Association...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/05

The Alzheimer’s Association has released a new report marking a grim milestone: for the first time, more than seven million Americans are living with the disease—an increase of four percent over the previous year. The report also highlights a proactive public mindset, with 79 percent of Americans saying they would want to know if they had Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear, and 92 percent expressing interest in medications to slow the disease’s progression. Christine John-Fuller, Executive Director

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7:14

Kris Dumschat Director of Marketing for the Down East...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/01

The Down East Bird Dawgs are preparing to start its inaugural season. Next Friday, the Bird Dawgs will start its maiden campaign in the independent Frontier League against the Ottawa Titans. They will play a venerable Grainger Stadium. It marks a new chapter for professional baseball in Kinston, which had played in the Carolina League for decades. The Bird Dawks will be the first team from North Carolina in the 32-year history of the Frontier League, the largest independent league in professional

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5:39

Dr. Ted Boyse Chief Medical Officer of Duke Raleigh...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/01

Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Hospital, have again received top scores for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization led by the nation’s leading employers and private health care experts. The “A” scores for Leapfrog’s spring 2025 survey are part of the group’s Hospital Safety Grades Assessment, issued to hospitals every six months. This is the only hospital ratings program focused

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7:19

Jason Husser Elon University poll director

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/01

Three months into President Donald Trump’s second administration, Americans across the political spectrum say they’re concerned about a constitutional crisis, according to a new Elon University poll. The poll, released last week, showed two-thirds of respondents (67 percent) are very or somewhat concerned that the executive and judicial branches may reach a point where neither side will back down, creating a crisis over who has the final say on an issue. Jason Husser, Elon University’s poll

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6:47

Nataliia Bondarenko Oureach Coordinator at UNC-Chapel...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/01

The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an agreement that will give the U.S. access to Ukraine's vast critical mineral resources. The deal on reconstruction and investment comes after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion. The deal comes as Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. Nataliia Bondarenko is a native of Ukraine

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5:46

David Holt President Consumer Energy Alliance

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/01

David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance discusses where energy prices are headed.

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7:58

Brett Friedlander Writer for Saturdaydownsouth.com

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/30

UNC football coach Bill Belichick has released a statement regarding his appearance on CBS Sunday Morning. During the interview, Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was seen on camera interrupting reporter Tony Dokoupil when he asked where he met Hudson. TMZ reported that Hudson repeatedly interfered in the interview and stormed off the set at one point. In the statement, Belichick denies that Hudson was trying to control the conversation. The controversy comes four months before

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6:03

Joel Bryant Writer for HighSchoolOT.com

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/30

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is providing a clearer picture of what the new era of prep sports will look like when it begins next August. This week, the NCHSAA held meetings to sort out how the playoffs will be determined for the new eight classification system. Since 1960, sports in public schools across the state have had four classifications. There’s also changes about how much customers will pay to get into high school games and the RPI formula used for the playoffs. Joel

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