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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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5:58

Dr. Matthew Metzgar UNC-Charlotte Economics professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/12

President Donald Trump’s decision late Monday to impose tariffs on imported aluminum and steel makes it more expensive for American companies buying the materials from other countries. Some economists think the tariffs will make things more difficult for all involved. UNC Charlotte Economics Professor Dr. Matthew Metzgar sad the tariffs are doing more harm than help. Steel imports will have 25% tariffs and aluminum tariffs will also have 25% tariffs, a hike from the original 10% Trump ordered in

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6:01

Connel Fullenkamp Duke University Economic Professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/12

A new North Carolina bill would facilitate Bitcoin investments in the state’s public funds for transportation, education, retirement, general spending, and more — potentially creating a strategic reserve of the valuable cryptocurrency. Sponsored by Republican House Speaker Destin Hall, the NC Digital Assets Investments Act would authorize the state treasurer to purchase certain virtual currencies, primarily Bitcoin. Legislators pointed to a variety of reasons to invest in digital assets, such as the

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6:04

Dr. Martin Kifer Chair of the Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/11

Inflation is still on the minds of North Carolinians interviewed for the latest High Point University Poll. North Carolinians were asked to consider how the prices they are currently paying for products compared to last year. It was found that North Carolina has its highest consumer Sentiment Index rating since 2019. But there are still concerns about the inflation. Dr. Martin Kifer, Chair of the Political Science Department at High Point University, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the results of

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5:14

David Walker Transportation Manager for GoRaleigh

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/11

Residents in eastern Wake County now have a new option for transportation. Go Wake is expanding its service in Wendell. The new opportunities have been created because of a new bus stop at Wake Tech's East campus, which will now service the area on weekdays. It will help people like Wake Tech East biology student Valentina Pascoe, who moved to North Carolina last year. Pascoe has had to walk over two hours to the Wake Tech campus. Route 33L will run hourly, traveling from the New Hope Commons

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4:58

Brittany Pruitt Fletcher President of the United Way...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/11

When you find yourself behind on a rent payment; when you’re seeking caregiving assistance; when your home has been destroyed by a natural disaster -- Helps starts here with NC 211. Since 1999, NC 211 has been serving the state as an information referral center for health and human services. Operated by United Way of North Carolina and powered by 47 local United Ways across the state, the valuable NC 211 service connects North Carolinians with resources that can help them get back on their feet in

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7:09

Mallory SoRelle Assistant Professor of the Sanford...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/11

The new interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has effectively issued a stop work order to staff at the federal government’s only agency designed specifically to look out for American borrowers’ best interests. In an email, staff were instructed to cease all ongoing work on rule-making, investigations, enforcement, supervision and other activities that they are tasked by Congress with carrying out. Mallory SoRelle, an Assistant Professor at Duke University’s Sanford School of

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6:16

Dr. Christine Knettel: UNC Health Rex Emergency...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/10

Emergency rooms in North Carolina are facing long wait times as a surge in patients and a worsening flu season put strain on health systems. As of Saturday night, more than half of WakeMed’s emergency departments, including both adult and children’s campuses, had estimated wait times exceeding an hour, with some patients waiting overnight. Dr. Christine Knettel, an emergency physician with UNC Health, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the severity of the situation and what hospitals are doing to manage

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6:09

Ali Hida: Project Manager with the Light House...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/10

It has been ten years since the tragic deaths of 23-year-old Deah Barakat, his wife, 21-year-old Yusor Abu-Salha, and her 19-year-old sister, Razan Abu-Salha, who were killed in their Chapel Hill home on February 10, 2015. While their killer claimed the attack stemmed from a parking dispute, many believe it was a hate crime targeting the three young Muslims. Ali Hida, a friend of the victims and founder of the Light House Project, joined Jeff Hamlin to reflect on their legacy and discuss how he

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7:12

Dave Glenn of North Carolina Sports Network on the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/10

Peter Hans, president of North Carolina’s public university system, has temporarily suspended the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees' authority over athletics, citing concerns that board members overstepped their designated duties. In a January 16 memo to trustees chairman John Preyer, Hans noted instances where members acted independently of campus administration in areas that fall under the chancellor’s responsibility. Dave Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss

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10:46

Gretchen Engel from the Center for Death Penalty...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/07

Gretchen Engel from the Center for Death Penalty Litigation joined Anthony DeHart on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about a groundbreaking ruling that reveals racial bias in Johnston County’s death penalty cases.

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5:02

Super Bowl Party Safety

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/07

Super Bowl party safety is very important. Making sure televisions are mounted correctly is a growing concern. Jon Champion talks with Karla Crosswhite with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Emily Nabors with the National Council on Aging.

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7:07

Rev. Heather Rodrigues & Rev. Mick Raynor of Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/06

Faith leaders gathered for a breakfast at Duke United Methodist Church just days after President Trump announced a freeze on federal funding to various organizations. Church World Services, a partner of Duke Memorial UMC, organizes the annual Durham CROP Walk. This event, aimed at raising funds and awareness to support those in need, will take place on March 23. Jeff Hamlin spoke with Rev. Heather Rodrigues and Rev. Mick Raynor to discuss how her office is navigating this new reality and the

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5:27

Andrew Meeker East Coast Greenway Alliance

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/06

If you’ve ever wanted to walk from Durham to Roxboro, you may be in luck. A new proposed Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail would connect Durham County to Person County, following an abandoned railroad. Several agencies, including Durham County, Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization, City of Durham Parks and Recreation, North Carolina Department of Transportation and East Coast Greenway Alliance are organizing the project. Andrew Meeker of the East Coast Greenway Alliance joined Jeff Hamlin

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6:43

Dr. Cameron Wolfe Professor of Medicine, Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/05

North Carolina is dealing with a significant rise in flu cases. As of February 5, respiratory illness visits make up 19.6% of all emergency room visits, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. It’s the third week of continuous increases. Influenza accounts for 60% of all respiratory virus emergency room visits. Dr. Cameron Wolfe, Professor of Medicine at the Duke Department of Medicine, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why the rise in flu cases is taking place amid a

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4:21

Stephanie Hawco RDU Airport spokesperson

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/05

Just announced by the new passenger flight company, Breeze Airways said there are more flights en route from the RDU. Passengers can book nonstop Breeze flights from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis, Orlando, Pensacola, Florida, Rochester, New York and Albany, New York. Stephanie Hawco of RDU Airport joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the additions and other new happenings at RDU Airport.

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5:25

Shawn Harding Chairman of the North Carolina Farm Bureau

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/05

The Southern Farm Show is underway at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. It's the largest agricultural expo in the Carolinas. Farmers have plenty of concerns right now, including the bird flu outbreak and tariffs. The Tar Heel state is a large exporter of tobacco, soybeans, sweet potatoes and pork, among other products. The threat of tariffs on other countries could limit their overseas markets. Shawn Harding, the Chairman of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the

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5:28

Dr. John Weiner Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/05

A new year can be a good time to introduce a healthier diet, as doctors are seeing a direct correlation between high sodium diets and kidney stones, specifically in kids. The National institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases said there is an uptick in the number of children developing kidney stones. North Carolina is sometimes referred to in the medical world as a member of the “stone belt," a section of southeastern states where kidney stones are often prevalent. Dr. John Weiner,

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5:37

Sally Causey Bloom North Carolina Museum of History...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/04

You have a chance to be in a Revolutionary War film series by the North Carolina Museum of History. The museum is seeking actors for It's Revolutionary!, an original 20-part series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. According to a news release, it will combine documentary storytelling with engaging narrative elements. Sally Causey Blook, curator of the North Carolina Museum of History, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the series.

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4:43

Hanaleah Hoberman Director of Child and Family...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/04

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investing $3 million to expand access to Child First, an evidence-based, early childhood intervention program proven to reduce the risk of child maltreatment and prevent young children and families from entering the foster care system. This investment, awarded to Alliance Health, Trillium Health Resources and Vaya Health, will expand Child First services to additional counties across the state, providing critical, community-based access

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7:32

Andrew Greenland N.C. State Assistant Professor of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/02/04

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google, just minutes after a sweeping levy on Chinese products imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect. This isn’t the first round of tit-for-tat actions between the two countries. China and the U.S. engaged in a trade war in 2018 when Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods and China responded in kind. It could impact the cost of prescriptions in North Carolina. Andrew Greenland,

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