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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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6:46

Keijuane Hester Owner of Favor Desserts

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/02

In a few days, tens of thousands of people from all over will pack Dix Park in Raleigh for the fifth and final Dreamville Festival. More than 75 vendors will set up shop at the event. The majority of them are from North Carolina. Favor Desserts of Durham is one of many businesses from the central region that will call Dix Park home this weekend. Keijuane Hester is the owner of Favor Desserts in Durham. Preparing for the final Dreamville Festival has made Hester and his staff very busy. Hester

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6:19

Dr. John Wiener Duke University Chief of Pediatric...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/02

Doctors call it a triumph of American medicine: People are living into adulthood with conditions that were once considered impossible to recover from, but some adults are having a hard time finding the care they need. A new clinic at Duke University Hospital aims to change that. Many spina bifida patients are also treated in children’s hospitals, which leaves them few options as adults. Dr. John Wiener. Duke’s Chief of Pediatric Urology, is an expert in treating people with spina bifida. Wiener

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5:51

Steve Wiseman Durham Herald-Sun Sportswriter

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/01

The Duke men’s basketball team is preparing for the Final Four. It’s the 18th trip to basketball’s biggest stage for the Blue Devils, but it’s the first time for Jon Scheyer as a head coach. Freshman Cooper Flagg was named the National Player of the Year and the National Rookie of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches on Monday. Scheyer is one of three players to lead a Final Four team in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals. Last year, Duke advanced to the Elite Eight after

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6:18

Emily Herring Public Health Veterinarian for the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/01

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services to prevent and eliminate the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing the annual oral rabies vaccine for raccoons in Western North Carolina. This oral rabies distribution program typically takes place annually each fall but was delayed in 2024 due to Hurricane Helene. Emily Herring, Public Health Veterinarian for the

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5:59

Sheila Goffe American Kennel Club Vice President of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/01

It was Canines at the Capitol Day at the General Assembly in Raleigh on Tuesday. Many different types of dogs were on hand, including a Great Dane, Boxer, Golden Retriever, Brittany, Bichon Frise, Siberian Husky, and a Bracco Italiano. Dogs ran agility demos and met visitors. Trainers from the Kennel Club were on hand to talk about responsible dog ownership and answer questions. Sheila Goffe of the American Kennel Club joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Canines at the Capitol Day.

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8:15

Zack Moore State Epidemiologist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/04/01

Zack Moore State Epidemiologist

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7:03

David Shumate: Voice of the Duke Blue Devils

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/31

For the 18th time in program history, the Duke Blue Devils are heading to the Final Four. Their dominant 85-65 victory over Alabama in the East Regional championship showcased a relentless defense that held the Crimson Tide to under 70 points for just the second time all season.With Kon Knueppel leading the way with 21 points, Duke secured its 14th Final Four appearance since 1985—more than any other program in that span. David Shumate, the play-by-play voice of Duke men’s basketball, joined Jeff

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6:26

Mike Birling: Durham Bulls Vice President of Baseball...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/31

The Durham Bulls are gearing up to kick off their 30th season at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday night, facing off against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Fresh off being named the 2024 Triple-A Minor League Baseball Organization of the Year, the Bulls are set for an exciting season filled with promotions and fan engagement.Morgan Ensberg returns for his second season as the team’s manager, aiming to build on last year’s success. Mike Birling, Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Bulls,

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4:57

Chris Frey: Associate Dean for Research and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/31

Between the air quality alerts from ongoing wildfires and the thick clouds of pollen blanketing North Carolina, residents across the state are feeling the strain on their lungs. Scientists, meteorologists, and air quality experts are closely monitoring this combination of atmospheric irritants and its effects on public health.Chris Frey, an N.C. State researcher who specializes in human exposure to air pollution, notes that online tools allow the public to track the movement of wildfires and air

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6:32

Debbie Sandlin of Pawfect Match Rescue and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/31

Seven Chihuahua mixes—two of them expecting puppies—were recently rescued and brought to Pawfect Match Rescue and Rehabilitation in Raleigh. The dogs were part of a hoarding case, and while the Granville County Sheriff’s Office has not released details due to an ongoing investigation, rescuers like Debbie Sandlin are stepping in to help.Sandlin, who has worked on multiple hoarding cases, says her team will ensure the dogs receive proper medical care, including spaying and neutering, before they are

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5:47

Former Marine Corpe Intelligence officer Tim...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/27

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting an investigation into how Trump national security officials used the Signal app to discuss military strikes. Thursday's request ensures some bipartisan scrutiny on an episode President Donald Trump has dismissed as frivolous. Republican committee chair Sen. Roger Wicker and top Democrat Sen. Jack Reed signed onto a letter to the acting inspector general at the Defense Department for an inquiry into the potential

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6:47

Mitchell Northam Women’s college basketball writer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/27

For the first time, North Carolina and Duke will meet in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Tar Heels and the Blue Devils will play in the Sweet 16 in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday afternoon. On top of that, N.C. State will face LSU in the regional semifinals in Spokane, Washington on Friday night. As a whole, it has been a strong time for women’s basketball around the Triangle following Duke’s run in the ACC Tournament and N.C. State taking the league’s regular season crown. Mitchell

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7:20

Shane Willis Carolina Hurricanes broadcast analyst

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/26

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Town of Apex will hold a grand opening celebration for two new street hockey rinks at Apex Community Park on Saturday afternoon. The rinks are the result of a partnership between the team and the NHL’s Industry Growth Fund, through which $550,000 was provided to fund the project. The grand opening celebration is open to the public and will feature food trucks, the Hurricanes Storm Tour trailer, bounce houses and more. Shane Willis, a former member of the Hurricanes

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7:45

Scott Nurkin Owner of the Mural Shop

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/26

For a decade, the vibrant mural at the corner of Smith Level Road and U.S. 15-501 in Chapel Hill has become a beloved symbol of UNC basketball and the legendary coach behind it, Dean Smith. Scott Nurkin painted the mural after Dean Smith died in 2015. But now, the mural's future hangs in the balance as the vacant building will be demolished to make way for a new Refuel convenience store. Although the Town of Chapel Hill said a demolition date hasn't been set just yet, some neighbors say they hope

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6:01

Roy Attride Senior Director of Nonprofits at Vintage...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/26

At the corner of Capital Boulevard and Peace Street in Raleigh, there’s a planned 40-story tower as part of the Smoky Hollow development, with the rezoning approved in 2020. The Raleigh City Council approved the rezoning request for the 1.5-acre parcel, allowing for a 40-story building instead of the original 12 stories. One Raleigh group is against the new building while maintaining they aren’t anti-development. Roy Attride, Senior Director of Nonprofits at Vintage Church, joined Jeff Hamlin to

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9:22

Kim Zimmer Daytime Emmy Award Winning Actress

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/25

She was one of the original Daytime divas. Kim Zimmer portrayed Reva Shayne on the Guiding Light for over 25 years and won four Daytime Emmy Awards. She has also starred on television shows “Designing Women” “MacGyver” and “Models, Inc.” as well as the William Hurt film “Body Heat.” This week, Zimmer stars in “The Trip to Bountiful” at Theatre Raleigh. It will appear nightly until April 6. Zimmer joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her new role and her career.

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5:59

Trish Richardson Spokesperson for the North Carolina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/25

Hundreds of nurses and nursing students are converging on the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday, as part of Nurses Day at the Legislature. The biennial event from the North Carolina Nurses Association is designed to showcase the importance of advocacy for policies that increase access to quality, affordable healthcare. Attendees will gather at the Raleigh Convention Center for an exciting agenda before walking up to the General Assembly for a rally on the Halifax Mall. Trish Richardson,

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6:49

Kendrick Weeks North Carolina Wildlife Resources...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/25

Bat pupping season starts soon, and the North Carolina Wildlife Commission is asking people to check their home attics now for bats. The season starts on May 1 and ends July 31. Bat pupping season is when newborn bats are typically born. Since bats are a protected species because of their significance in the ecosystem, it’s illegal to remove a bat or its pups from a structure during this time of the year. Kendrick Weeks, with the North Carolina Wildlife Commission, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the

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7:32

Scott Peoples Former U.S. Army Captain

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/25

Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic. This was reported by the magazine in a story posted online Monday. The National Security Council said the text chain “appears to be authentic.” Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg said the material in the text chain “contained operational details of

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6:58

Denise McCrimmon on the Burial of Neil Frye

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/03/25

North Carolina native Neil Frye, who perished aboard the USS West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor, will finally be laid to rest with full military honors on April 3, 2025. His burial at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery comes after a long and difficult journey to identify his remains—a process that spanned decades and required extensive effort from his family.Denise McCrimmon, a relative of Frye, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the work her family undertook to bring him home.

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