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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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5:43

Tom Campbell Former host of N.C. Spin

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/10

Former Congressman Wiley Nickel has wasted no time getting back into the political realm. Nickel was first elected to the House in 2022 but chose not to run for reelection. Former Governor Roy Cooper has been mentioned by many as a possible candidate in the 2026 Senate race. Nickel will challenge North Carolina Senior Senator Thom Tillis, who is up for re-election next year. The timing of Nickel’s announcement raises several questions about what the makeup of the race will be. Tom Campbell, the

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5:57

Adolfo Alvarez UNC-Chapel Hill student body president

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/10

UNC student leaders are still working to learn more about the next steps after six international students had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. The names of those international students are still being protected for privacy reasons, but student leaders say they're learning more about how the university learned about the visa situation, and now they're focused on what happens next. Student Body President Adolfo Alvarez said that after meeting with university leaders, the university

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5:19

Linda Kenyon CBS News correspondent

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/09

U.S. stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily. The S&P 500 soared 9.5% Wednesday, though it's still below where it was when Trump announced his sweeping set of tariffs last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average flew nearly 3,000 points higher, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 12.2%. Trump, though, did raise tariffs further on China, which keeps the possibility of further

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5:01

Justin Page Co-owner of Page Farms in Raleigh

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/09

Less than two weeks away from the start of strawberry harvest season, Raleigh farmers are doing everything they can to protect their bottom line from a spring freeze. At Page Farms, located at 6100 Mount Herman Road, green berries in the strawberry fields are begging to turn red. Co-owner Justin Page was preparing for the overnight cold snap late Tuesday by installing an overhead frost irrigation system to prevent potential frost from damaging blooms, which are crucial for future berry production

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6:34

Tami Fitzgerald Executive Director of the NC Values...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/09

On Tuesday, HB 805, a bill aimed at ending exploitations in the pornography industry, was filed in the NC house. The "Prevent Sexual Exploitation of Women and Minors Act” requires that pornography websites verify that people on their websites are at least 18 years old and have consented, in writing, to be there. The bill makes a way for those who have been exploited by pornography websites to have content removed and provides significant financial penalties for violations. Tami Fitzgerald, Executive

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4:06

Erica Wilson Medical Director for the North Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/09

The 2024-2025 flu season has been active and deadly in North Carolina. On Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said its latest data showed more than 500 flu-related deaths statewide. The agency said this is the highest number of flu deaths reported since 2009 and since it started collecting data. Last year, 319 deaths were recorded. Erica Wilson, Medical Director for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss

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6:30

Jillian Riley Planned Parenthood South Atlantic...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/09

Three state House Republicans are looking to enact further restrictions on abortion in a move that would lead to a near-total ban of the procedure in North Carolina. House Bill 804, titled Human Life Protection Act of 2025, would ban abortion outside of a spontaneous abortion, to remove an ectopic pregnancy, or save or preserve the health of an unborn child or mother. Jillian Riley, a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss HB804.

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5:41

William Lassiter Deputy Secretary of Public Safety

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/08

On Monday, Governor Josh Stein announced his Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being, co-chaired by Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch, Deputy Secretary William "Billy" Lassiter of the Department of Public Safety, and 2024 North Carolina Teacher of the Year Heather Smith. Governor Stein's advisory council will work across state agencies and with both state and local leaders to propose and implement policies and solutions that will improve student safety and wellbeing. It will advance

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6:28

Zack Medford Owner of Tapyard Bar

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/08

Local businesses, like bars, are bracing for the impact that the tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration could have on them. Zack Medford, a brewer based in Raleigh, says the aluminum that's in the cans of beers they serve comes from Canada. He says the tariffs couldn't come at a worse time. Medford is the owner of Tapyard Bar. He expects 25% foreign aluminum tariffs to impact prices, as well. Medford joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how it will impact his establishment.

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5:39

Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski Chabad of Raleigh

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/08

The holiday of Passover begins at sundown on Saturday. Passover celebrates the Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Ancient Egypt some 3,300 years ago. The holiday of freedom is marked by the Jewish people removing learned items, such as bread, from their homes and eating matzah. There is a highly-ritualistic dinner on the first two nights of Passover called the Seder when the story of Exodus is recounted. Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski of the Chabad of Raleigh joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what

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4:00

Nancy Daly: Wake County Water Resources Program Manager

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/07

Wake County is asking for the community’s help in developing a long-term strategy for managing one of its most vital resources — water. From April 2 through May 5, residents, businesses, farmers, and organizations are invited to participate in a survey that will shape the County’s One Water Plan. The goal is to better understand how people use water, what concerns they have, and what strategies might work best going forward.Nancy Daly, Wake County’s Water Resources Program Manager, joined Jeff

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5:52

Mike Walden: N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/07

U.S. markets took a hit Monday after President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to imposing tariffs — a move that rattled investors and stoked fears of a global economic slowdown. The S&P 500 dropped 1.7%, the Nasdaq fell 1.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 860 points, at one point plunging as much as 1,700 before briefly rebounding on rumors of a potential pause in tariffs.As uncertainty continues to shake the markets, N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden joined

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5:48

Bob Orr: Former North Carolina Supreme Court...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/07

A major decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals could upend the results of the 2024 Supreme Court race. In a 2-1 ruling, judges ordered a recount and verification process for nearly 60,000 ballots — a move that could disqualify votes from those who fail to verify their identity within 15 days. The outcome could swing the razor-thin race in favor of Republican Jefferson Griffin, who trails Democrat Allison Riggs by fewer than 800 votes.With an appeal expected, the case now adds new layers

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7:55

Chris Cooper Western Carolina University Political...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/03

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have recently suggested that the billionaire entrepreneur's time in the administration might be running out. Musk says he could be done with his work at the Department of Government Efficiency in the near future. Trump has told reporters that Musk will go back to running his companies and that DOGE “will end” at some point. All of that talk came before Musk faced a setback on Tuesday in Wisconsin, where voters rejected his choice for a closely contested state

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5:59

Gerald Cohen Chief Economist at UNC Kenan-Flagler...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/03

President Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others. Trump placed the elevated tariff rates on dozens of nations that run meaningful trade surpluses with the United States, while imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries. The president used aggressive rhetoric to describe a global trade system that the United States helped to build after World War II,

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6:26

Erin Horne Associate Dean for Professional Education...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/03

New numbers from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provide insight into teacher turnover in the state. It shows almost 1 in 10 teachers left their job between March 2023 and March 2024. NCDPI presented its State of the Teaching Profession report, which looks at attrition rates, at Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting. The report shows a teacher turnover rate of 9.9% for 2023-24, for a total of 8,886 teachers leaving. Erin Horne, Associate Dean for Professional Education at

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7:03

Baden Jaxen Owner of Pup Park Shuttle

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/03

A former North Carolina men’s basketball player is making sure local dogs are riding in comfort. Baden Jaxen needed only a few months to get Pup Park Shuttle off the ground. Jaxen was scrolling through social media in October when he saw a video from Canada showing a shuttle-based dog-sitting service where pets were picked up on a bus. In less than two months, Jaxen got the school bus in top shape, decorating it with turf grass and a sky on the ceiling. Baden joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how he

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7:13

Tania Moore: Moved By Her Power

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/03

Tania Moore, broker/owner of regional real estate company ERA Live Moore, received the “Moved By Her Power” award for her leadership excellence and dedication to her community.The award was presented to Tania by What Moves Her®, the advocacy organization designed to empower women in the real estate industry by enhancing their leadership skills and achieve their professional development goals. She talked with Anthony DeHart about this honor and the world of real estate.

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6:45

Emily Foster Co-Director of the Full Frame...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/02

This weekend, thousands of people will flock to downtown Durham for the 27th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. This year, the documentaries occupying those coveted evening slots are Prime Minister on opening night and SALLY on closing night—two very different films, both about the complicated lives of brilliant women. Prime Minister, from directors Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe, picks up a thematic thread from last year’s opening film—Girls State, a rousing documentary following a

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5:14

Scott Dyreng Duke University professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/02

President Trump is set to unveil his reciprocal tariffs against other countries. However, some economists have questioned the move, expressing concern it would lead to price increases for consumers. Businesses across the Triangle are doing what they can to mitigate the effects. Alex White is the General Manager of Cooper's Furniture in Cary, which has been around for 96 years. White says they stocked up on supplies from their international partners and are looking into increasing their worth with

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