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WPTF Morning News

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The WPTF Morning News airs weekdays from 5-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, 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 to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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5:21

Talk of the Town - Rick Mericer, Town of Garner

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

As we get into the fall months there are a number of family-friendly events going on throughout our local communities and in today's Talk of the Town segment. Chris Edwards highlights things going on in Garner with the town's Public Information Officer, Rick Mercier.

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3:24

David Butler, Owner of Sky Top Orchard

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/24

There is so many industries and business that have been impacted in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene that hit the region extremely hard. With Chris Edwards to discuss the impact from Hurricane Helene to both their business and their industry is David Butler, Owner of Sky Top Orchard.

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7:15

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley will be in Raleigh today as he continues his travel across the country where he is on a listening tour talking to those frontline employees to identify operational and policy changes that will improve customer service amidst the reality of a 50-year low in staffing. The Commissioner kind enough to join Chris Edwards for an interview.

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6:27

Congresswoman Deborah Ross Discusses Recent...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

Congress is scheduled to return to Washington after the November election but that has not slowed down the work that is being done on behalf of the people of North Carolina by the states congressional delegation where North Carolina 2nd District Congresswoman Deborah Ross has announced a number of items in recent days, the Congresswoman is kind enough to join Chris Edwards to discuss.

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5:49

Olivia McCall, Director of the Wake County Board of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

Early voting in North Carolina is off to a big start with more than one million people having already cast their vote in the first weekend of in-person early voting. With Chris Edwards to talk more specifically about early voting in Wake County is Olivia McCall the Director of the Wake County Board of Elections.

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6:55

Linda Pryor, Manager of Hilltop Apple Farm, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

There is so many industries and business that have been impacted in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene that hit the region extremely hard. With Chris Edwards to discuss the impact from Hurricane Helene to both their business and their industry is Linda Proyer the Farm manager at Hilltop Apple Farm in Henderson County.

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5:14

Talk of The Town - Rachel Morris, Community Relations...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

As we get into the fall months there are a number of family-friendly events going on throughout our local communities and in today's Talk of the Town segment with highlight things going on in Knightdale with the town's Community Relations Director, Rachel Morris.

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6:05

Political Science Professor David McLennan on Early...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

With less than two weeks until election day, the races up and down the ballot continue to tighten that as early voting continues where over one million people reportedly voted in the first weekend of the in-person early voting period. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this election season is Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennan.

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6:14

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/23

We continue to follow the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in late September. As those in our state begin to put their lives back together, they face unimaginable challenges - with Chris Edwards to talk through some of those challenges is North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

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4:11

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses recovery...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/22

Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina particularly hard and the cleanup and recovery continues as many who are brining aid and helping in the recovery are trying to traverse that terrain where many roads were totally washed away. With Chris Edwards to provide an update on the work they are doing is FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.

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7:19

Lara Trump, RNC Co-Chair

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/22

We are just two weeks until election day and the race for the White House in full swing as both campaigns continue to set their sights on North Carolina which is once again proving to be a key battleground state. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the race is North Carolina native and RNC Co-Chair, Lara Trump.Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images

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4:01

Talk of the Town - Sean Mayefskie, Mayor of Holly...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/22

As we get into the fall months there are a number of family-friendly events going on throughout our local communities and in today's Talk of the Town segment with highlight things going on in Holly Springs with Mayor Sean Mayefskie.

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5:25

Lisa Grafstein, to discuss her reelection for state...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/22

We are two weeks until election day and while the races at the top of the ticket are getting a ton of attention there are other races on the ballot that will impact North Carolina including several races for the State House and State Senate, with Chris Edwards is state senator Lisa Grafstein.

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5:24

Jim Link, the Chief Human Resources Officer at the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/22

The days, weeks, and months leading up to and following a presidential election can be a contentious time between friends, families, and even coworkers. Alarming new data reveals a significant number of U.S. workers are experiencing or witnessing the escalation of tensions, threats, and even violence due to political disagreements. A recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed these key findings including that 70% of U.S. workers report that they have experienced

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4:54

Jonathan Rand with the North Carolina Department of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/21

Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina particularly hard and the cleanup and recovery continues as many who are brining aid and helping in the recovery are trying to traverse that terrain where many roads were totally washed away. With Chris Edwards now to update us on the road conditions and the work they are doing to get those roads back open is Jonathan Rand with the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

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5:05

Talk of the Town - William Lewis, Cary Cultural Arts...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/21

As we get into the fall months there are a number of family-friendly events going on throughout our local communities and in today's Talk of the Town segment with highlight things going on in Cary as Chris Edwards joins with the town's cultural arts manager, William Lewis.

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7:22

Jay Ratliff, Aviation Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/21

A man flying Delta kicked off for threatening tee shirt, yet another almost mid air collisions and more, as Chris Edwards has his weekly visit with aviation analyst Jay Ratliff.

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5:06

Ashlee Adams, Candidate for State Senate in District 18

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/21

Just over two weeks until election day and while the races at the top of the ticket are getting a ton of attention there are other races on the ballot that will impact North Carolina including several races for the State House and State Senate, with Chris Edwards to discuss their campaign for State Senate in District 18 is Ashlee Adams.

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5:28

Abel Maldonado, Trump surrogate and former Lt....

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/21

Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Asheville today as the region continues to recovery from Hurricane Helene which devastated Western North Carolina just over three weeks ago. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the rally and other topics of note is the former Lt. Governor of California Abel Maldonado.

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6:03

Former NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr discusses...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/10/21

Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Asheville today as the region continues to recovery from Hurricane Helene which devastated Western North Carolina just over three weeks ago. With Chris Edwards offer perspective on the rally and other topics of note is retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Bob Orr.

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