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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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5:53

Tammy Covington President of the High Point Market...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/02

President Donald Trump has laid out plans to impose tariffs on a range of strategic imports, including timber, wood products and furniture. An executive order signed on Monday includes tariffs of 25% on upholstered furniture and 10% on softwood timber and lumber that take effect October 14, with exceptions for some trading partners, such as the United Kingdom. What impact will it have on North Carolina’s furniture industry? Tammy Covington, President of the High Point Market Authority, joined Jeff

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9:33

Laura Moore Professor at Coastal Environmental Change...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/02

More homes collapsed into the ocean on the Outer Banks of North Carolina Wednesday night, resulting from a pair of offshore hurricanes that produced large swells and helped bring about the collapse of six other unoccupied homes in a 24-hour span. It marks 19 homes that have collapsed on Outer Banks beaches in the past five years. Laura Moore, Professor at Coastal Environmental Change Lab and a professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss potential solutions.

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4:44

Amy Beros CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/02

The government shutdown is having an impact on social program across the state. At the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, the shutdown is taking place at a time when they are struggling to meet demand. Food Bank officials say the federal cuts have already led to the loss of millions of dollars in funding that they would use for items like food and producer. Food Bank CEO Amy Beros joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the shutdown is impacting its services.

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6:48

Tom Hayes Phillip Morris International Senior Vice...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/02

Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses has announced an investment of $37 million in their manufacturing facility in Wilson. The investment will support expanded operations in Wilson, generating economic activity in the community, reinforcing PMI U.S.’s long-term commitment to American manufacturing, and advancing PMI’s mission of ending cigarette smoking by providing legal-age adults who smoke with better, smoke-free alternatives

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6:12

Kent Yelverton N.C. State Fair Manager

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/01

A barbecue doughnut, pickle juice popsicles and cotton candy iced tea are among the 86 new foods coming to the North Carolina State Fair for 2025. The N.C. State Fair is October 16-26 at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Kent Yelverton, the Manager of the North Carolina State Fair, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s on this year’s menu.

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6:29

Gerald Cohen Chief Economist at the UNC-Chapel Hill...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/01

A lot of government continues during a federal shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will continue at least for the month of October. The National Park Service plans to furlough about two-thirds of its employees while keeping parks largely open to visitors during the shutdown that began early Wednesday. A park service contingency plan released Tuesday night says “park roads, lookouts, trails, and open-air memorials will generally remain accessible.”

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7:39

Michael Bitzer Catawba College Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/01

A vote to end the government shutdown has failed. Democrats in the Senate held firm Wednesday to the party’s demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. But the tally showed cracks in the Democrats’ resolve, leaving next steps uncertain. On day one of the shutdown, blame was being cast on all sides. Michael Bitzer, Catawba College Political Science Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the political implications of the shutdown.

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7:29

Sam Walker Outer Banks News

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/01

Five unoccupied houses along the Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda rumbled in the Atlantic, the National Park Service said, marking the latest private beachfront structures to fall into the surf there in recent years. The homes that collapsed Tuesday were in the island community of Buxton. Residents in the neighborhood were left stunned and helpless. Sam Walker of Outer Banks News joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the scene along the Outer Banks amidst the

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6:30

Lisa Poteat CEO of the Arc of NC

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/01

North Carolina Medicaid has instituted a 5% cut in reimbursement rate for providers, citing funding shortages. That has caused concern that providers will eventually decide that can’t deal with Medicaid anymore. Lisa Poteat is the CEO of the Art of NC, an advocacy organization that provides services with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Poteat joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how much of an impact the reimbursement cut will have.

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5:07

Preparing for the PSAT

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/01

It’s a busy and exciting time for high school students as testing season kicks off in October. Jon Champion speaks with Priscilla Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of College Readiness Assessments at The College Board — the organization behind the SAT and PSAT. They’ll discuss the critical role these exams play in shaping a student’s academic journey and future opportunities.

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6:58

Dr. Dan Neumann Gastroenterologist with SCA Health

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

Two recent studies from the American Cancer Society show a sharp rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among adults ages 45 to 49 — the very group newly eligible for screenings since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the recommended age from 50 to 45. Dr. Dan Neumann, gastroenterologist with SCA Health, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the importance of early screening.

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6:51

Amr Saleh Student organizer for DEAH Day

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

For the past 10 years, Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has held DEAH DAY. It’s a day service in memory of Deah Barakat, a second-year DDS student, Yusor Abu-Salha, incoming DDS student, and her sister, Razan Abu-Salha, who were killed in 2015 at their apartment in Chapel Hill. Amr Saleh is a student organizer for DEAH Day. Amr joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the special day for someone who died far too soon.

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7:03

David Brower Executive Director of Raleigh Wide Open

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

Raleigh Wide Open is set for this weekend. This new festival will feature free stages for music, food, families and fun all over downtown Raleigh. Stages in every corner of downtown will ring out with bluegrass, folk, Americana, gospel and the best audience in the world. David Brower, the Executive Director of Raleigh Wide Open, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new festival.

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6:32

Robert Bardon Professor of Forestry at NC State...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

On the winding roads near Grandfather Mountain, the first streaks of red and gold are beginning to show. But if you wait too long this year, you may miss them. A drier-than-normal fall across much of North Carolina, layered on top of a long-term warming trend, is threatening to dull the brilliance and shorten the window of one of the state’s most cherished autumn traditions. Robert Bardon, Professor of Forestry at N.C. State University, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact of climate change on

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5:43

Mac McCorkle: Duke University Sanford School of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of lying to Congress. The case comes just days after President Donald Trump appeared to call on his attorney general to prosecute Comey and other political rivals. The indictment makes Comey the first senior government official tied to Trump’s long-running grievance over the 2016 Russia investigation to face prosecution. Mac McCorkle, with the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss whether there’s

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6:44

Rick French: Chairman & CEO at French/West/Vaughan on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

A new documentary is shining a spotlight on Broadway and motherhood. Satisfied, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, follows Tony and Grammy Award–winning performer Renée Elise Goldsberry, best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton. The film explores her personal journey as she balances family life and stardom. It also features North Carolina native and former Raleigh resident Ariana DeBose, another Hamilton alum. Rich French, Chairman of French

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6:13

Dr. Alexandre Rotta: Department of Pediatrics at Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

Medical emergencies in the air may be more common—and more serious—than most travelers realize. With nearly five billion people flying each year, a new study led by Duke Health researchers analyzed more than 77,000 in-flight medical events reported to the world’s busiest airline medical support center. The findings show that while most incidents are minor, thousands of passengers required hospital care after landing, and in some cases, emergencies proved fatal or forced aircraft diversions.Dr

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6:05

Dr. Martin Kifer: High Point University Poll Director...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

A new High Point University poll shows mixed feelings among North Carolinians about the nation’s leaders. President Donald Trump received a 41% approval rating, while 47% disapprove and 12% offered no opinion. Closer to home, Governor Josh Stein’s job approval stands at 46%. Dr. Martin Kifer, Director of the High Point University Poll, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the findings.

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5:28

Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Danger

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

Jon Champion talks with Pam Springs of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission about preventing deadly carbon monoxide poisoning — especially when using generators during storm season. She shares essential safety tips to keep your family protected when the power goes out.

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6:13

Mark Gangloff UNC Swimming Head Coach

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/25

Mark Gangloff UNC Swimming Head Coach

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