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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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6:36

Dr. Elizabeth O’Donnell Gandolfo of the Wake Forest...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/21

Pope Francis broke centuries of tradition from the moment he stepped onto the world stage. As the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff, and the first to take the name Francis—after St. Francis of Assisi—he symbolized a shift toward humility, service, and care for the marginalized.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Italian immigrant parents, he was the eldest of five children. He was ordained as a Jesuit priest in 1969 and later led the

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7:32

PBS North Carolina CEO David Crabtree discusses the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/21

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the modern Catholic Church, has died at age 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was known for his humility, compassion for the poor, and outspoken views on issues like capitalism and climate change. From the moment of his election, Francis signaled a new direction for the papacy — one focused on inclusivity and justice, especially for refugees and the marginalized.Yet his progressive stance drew criticism from

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6:45

Angela Thorpe Mason Executive Director of the Pauli...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/18

A historic center in Durham is losing thousands in federal funds as the Trump Administration reshapes federal spending. The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice is losing $330,000 in grant money awarded to the center. The center honors the life and legacy of longtime Durham resident, human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Reverend Doctor Pauli Murray. The Trump Administration says the center does not serve the interests of the United States. Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director of the

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7:08

Mary Lynn Tedesco Immigration lawyer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/17

Afghan refugees in the United States, fleeing religious persecution, are worried they'll have to return to a country where their lives could be in danger. Immigrants from Afghanistan have Temporary Protected Status, which allows citizens of certain countries legal status to be in the United States if it is too dangerous for them to return home. Mary Lynn Tedesco is an immigration attorney based out of Charlotte who has already represented one person who is at risk of being deported. She joined Jeff

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7:02

Dr. Asiya Gusa Assistant Professor Moecular Genetics...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/17

Researchers from the Duke University School of Medicine, Pratt School of Engineering and Duke Department of Biology are studying post-disaster fungal growth in Black Mountain, North Carolina, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. The newly formed team of Duke researchers called Climate and Fungi is working to understand how these fungal communities develop and what they mean for human health in a warming world. Dr. Asiya Gusa is one of the professors who have journeyed to western North

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5:06

Holden Bierman CEO of Coastal Cool

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/17

A local high school student is making a name for himself in business. He’s the CEO of a swimwear company with a mission to help clean up the ocean. Forget your typical after-school job; 17-year-old Holden Bierman is running his own business. The Fuquay-Varina High School junior is the founder and CEO of Coastal Cool an online swimwear company focused on sustainability. He started the business back in 2020, when schools shut down for the pandemic. Bierman discussed his business with Jeff Hamlin.

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6:18

Richard Warr: Professor of Finance at N.C. State on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/16

Recent tariff announcements and policy shifts have sent the stock market on a rollercoaster, leaving investors and everyday observers wondering what’s coming next. While the ups and downs may seem chaotic, Richard Warr, associate dean for faculty research and professor of finance at N.C. State’s Poole College of Management, says large market swings are not unusual — and in some cases, even expected.He joined Jeff Hamlin to break down what’s behind the volatility and whether any of it can truly be

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5:35

Scott DuPree of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/16

It’s been a busy (and profitable) spring for sports in Raleigh. From the NCAA Tournament drawing fans to watch Duke and UConn at the Lenovo Center, to the N.C. State women’s team hosting games at Reynolds Coliseum, the city has been buzzing with athletic action. And with the Carolina Hurricanes heading into their seventh straight Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance, the momentum shows no signs of slowing.Scott Dupree with the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance joined Jeff Hamlin to break down how these

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4:41

Jamezetta Bedford: Chairwoman of the Orange County...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/16

Orange County officials are taking a major step forward in expanding mental health resources in the region. A 5-acre site near the UNC Hospitals campus in Hillsborough has been identified for a proposed behavioral health facility that would serve residents of all ages, starting as young as four. In addition to 24-hour urgent care, the center would include a healing garden, courtyard, and a resource hub focused on housing support and harm reduction.Jamezetta Bedford, Chairwoman of the Orange County

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5:58

Pooja Mehta Organizer for Raj Mehta Day of Good

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/15

April 15 may be known as Tax Day, but for many in the Triangle and beyond-it has also become a day dedicated to kindness, connection and community. The Raj Mehta Day of Good is held annually on April 15 in memory of Raj Mehta, organized by his sister, Pooja Mehta, to honor what would have been his birthday. Raj Mehta died by suicide in March 2020. He was an engineering student at Duke University who, according to loved ones, left a lasting impact on the people around him. In the years since his

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5:59

Shawn Gage President of the Triangle Swimming...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/15

One of the largest recreational swim leagues in North Carolina and the country is making some major changes when it comes to transgender athletes being able to swim and compete in the gender they identify with. The head of the Triangle Swimming Association admits this probably only impacts five-to-ten transgender swimmers out of around 13,000 representing almost 90 teams around the Triangle. But it's become a big topic. TSA president Shawn Gage says the new policy passed by a two-thirds margin. LGBT

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7:35

Kiersten Hackman Spokesperson for the Sunrise Movement

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/15

Dozens of students and Chapel Hill residents marched Monday afternoon, calling on the University of North Carolina to stop burning coal at its campus cogeneration plant, citing public health risks, environmental injustice and broken climate promises. Led by the Sunrise Movement at UNC-Chapel Hill, the protest started at Granville Towers and ended outside the Cameron Avenue Cogeneration Facility, a coal- and gas-burning power plant that provides steam and electricity to the campus and UNC Hospitals

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9:05

Bryan Anderson Independent Journalist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/15

The race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court — the last undecided contest in the nation from the 2024 election — is far from over. The court ruled Friday that of the 65,000 ballots Judge Jefferson Griffin initially contested, the court ruled that approximately 60,000 ballots with “incomplete registration” cannot be discarded. However, the justices ordered that around 260 ballots cast by individuals classified as “never residents” should be removed immediately. Bryan Anderson, an

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5:13

Emily Herring: N.C. Department of Health and Human...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/14

With spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, public health officials are reminding North Carolinians to be cautious about ticks and mosquitoes. In 2024 alone, the state has already reported more than 900 cases of illnesses tied to these pesky biters. To help curb the spread, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is relaunching its “Fight the Bite” campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention.Emily Herring, Public Health Veterinarian with the NCDHHS, joined

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8:57

Dustin Long: NASCAR correspondent for NBC Sports

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/14

After more than a decade of silence, the engines will once again roar at Rockingham Speedway. For the first time since 2013, NASCAR racing is returning to Richmond County as the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series roll into town on Easter weekend. The revival comes after years of effort from local leaders and a major boost in state funding — a $9 million allocation approved in 2021 as part of North Carolina’s budget.Dustin Long, NASCAR correspondent for NBC Sports, joined Jeff Hamlin to

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5:27

Brian Batchelor: Co-organizer of NC Sports Con

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/14

The sports community in Wendell is gearing up for an exciting new chapter. NC Sports Con, the first event of its kind in North Carolina, is set to make its debut — and it promises to be a game changer. Presented by WakeMed, the convention aims to bring together fans, athletes, collectors, teams, and industry pros for a weekend dedicated to all things sports.Brian Batchelor, the co-organizer of NC Sports Con, joined Jeff Hamlin to talk about what attendees can expect from the event and how it came

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7:30

Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/11

Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao joined Anthony DeHart on the WPTF Afternoon News to give us an update on everything happening in Morrisville

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7:48

Pastor Jay Augustine

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/11

Pastor Jay Augustine joined Anthony DeHart on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about the upcoming Community Prayer Summit taking place at St. Joseph AME Church

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5:02

Boyuan Chen Assistant Professor of Mechanical...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/10

When personal computers were first invented, only a small group of people who understood programming languages could use them. Today, anyone can look up the local weather, play their favorite song or even generate code with just few keystrokes. This shift has fundamentally changed how humans interact with technology, making powerful computational tools accessible to everyone. Now, advancements in artificial intelligence are extending this ease of interaction to the world of robotics through a

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6:50

Scott Dyreng Duke University Fuqua School of Business

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/10

U.S. stocks are surrendering a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to confuse and threaten the economy, even if its temperature has cooled a bit. The S&P 500 fell 3.6% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,135 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 4.3%. Losses for stocks accelerated after the White House clarified that Chinese imports will be tariffed at 145%, not the 125% rate that Trump had earlier written about. Not

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