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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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9:53

Darryl Robinson Appalachian State Hall of Famer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/08

Darryl Robinson, a name etched throughout the App State men's basketball record books, will have his jersey retired by the program on Feb. 22, App State Athletics announced Monday. Robinson's jersey will be the first in App State men's basketball history to be hung from the rafters. The retirement ceremony will take place at halftime of App State's home finale against the Marshall Thundering Herd, the culmination of a season-long celebration of the Mountaineer legend. A 1986 App State Athletics Hall

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6:26

Nick Petro National Weather Service meterologist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/08

Forecasters are predicting that the Triangle could see snow Friday and Saturday . It has been 1075 days since measurable snow in the Triangle. Weather is predicted to begin to deteriorate around the evening commute on Friday, possibly starting as snow as a low-pressure moves northeast toward the Carolinas. With this storm, power outages are possible on Friday and Saturday, depending on ice accumulation, along with travel impacts. Black ice will be a concern on Saturday and Sunday nights. Nick Pietro

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6:02

Tiffany Wright Spokesperson for AAA Carolinas

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/08

The Carolinas are bracing for winter weather conditions across our region that will begin Friday. With a wintry blend of snow, ice and freezing rain, The Auto Club Group expects to receive a high number of road service calls for assistance. Since high call volumes are also possible during this time, motorists can also request road assistance by using the free AAA Mobile app or AAAcom. If you must be on the road, check the weather before setting out and change plans accordingly. Tiffany Wright from

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6:43

Floyd McKissick Former North Carolina State Senator

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/08

Durham and North Carolina are remembering an icon and advocate who died Tuesday. Dr. Lavonia Allison who was a longtime civil rights activist passed away at age 94 in Durham. Her son, Vincent Allison, made the announcement on Facebook. Dr. Allison led the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People for 14 years. She retired from the committee in 2011 and remained active in local politics. Former North Carolina State Senator Floyd McKissick and Durham City Councilman Floyd McKissick worked with

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8:45

Jeff Maness Founder of the Greyson Murray Foundation

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/07

Eric and Terry Murray, parents of the late PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray, have announced the official launch of the Grayson Murray Foundation in their son’s honor. Murray, who was open about his personal experience with anxiety, depression and addiction, passed away on May 25, 2024 at the age of 30. A native of Raleigh, Murray played college golf at Wake Forest, East Carolina and UNC Greensboro. He earned five professional wins. The mission of the Grayson Murray Foundation is to raise awareness and

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7:29

Bryan Anderson Independent Journalist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/07

North Carolina’s highest court blocked on Tuesday the certification of a November election result for one of its own seats so it can review legal arguments by a trailing candidate who contends over 60,000 ballots that were cast shouldn’t be counted. The decision by the Republican-dominated state Supreme Court to issue the temporary stay is a setback for Democratic Associate Justice Allison Riggs. Election results show Riggs ahead of GOP challenger Jefferson Griffin by just 734 votes from over 5.5

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6:29

Phil Napoli Duke University Communications Research...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/07

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta says it’s scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with “community notes” written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk’s social platform X. Starting in the U.S., Meta will end its fact-checking program with independent third parties. The company said it decided to end the program because expert fact checkers had their own biases and too much content ended up being fact checked. The social media company also said plans to allow

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8:15

Deb Elek Founder of 22 Saves Hockey

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/07

The fact that Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger both served in the military shines a light on a growing mental health crisis, according to members of a North Carolina veterans group. Deb Elek served in the Marines. Since then, she started 22 Saves Hockey in Rolesville, named for a sobering statistic--the fact that an estimated 22 veterans are lost to suicide every day. The group works to prevent that by getting them involved in sports like hockey. Elek’s son has dealt with PTSD. She joined

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5:41

Dr. David Weber - UNC Health

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/06

It’s peak respiratory illness season in the Triangle, with hospitals facing a surge in COVID-19, RSV, and flu cases. Dr. David Weber reported an increase in both cases and emergency room visits, compounded by Duke University Hospital’s recent flooding, which redirected ambulance patients to UNC Health. Dr. Weber joined Gayle Hurd to discuss how healthcare teams are managing the crisis, including concerns for trauma patients and expanded resources to meet the demand.

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6:32

Holly Doggett - NAMI Homefront Instructor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/06

The involvement of two North Carolina men in separate terrorist attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans has raised concerns among local veterans' groups. Holly Doggett, Executive Director of NAMI North Carolina, emphasized that loved ones are often the first to notice behavioral changes in veterans, who may otherwise remain silent. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the rising incidents of radicalization among veterans, as highlighted by a 2022 report showing extremist incidents involving military

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12:03

Miles Wolff - Former owner of the Durham Bulls

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/06

Miles Wolff, who brought professional baseball back to Durham in 1980 for just $2,417, forever changed Minor League Baseball and made the Durham Bulls a beloved fixture of the Triangle sports scene. Beyond baseball, Wolff introduced hockey to Raleigh six years before the Carolina Hurricanes arrived and served as Commissioner of the independent American Association. Now set to be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, Wolff joined Jeff Hamlin to reflect on his legacy in sports, the

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4:46

Adam Lucas - Writer for TarHeelBlue.com

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/06

North Carolina basketball legend Lennie Rosenbluth is being inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City. Rosenbluth played a pivotal role in leading the Tar Heels to their 1957 National Championship, earning Most Outstanding Player honors after back-to-back triple-overtime victories against Michigan State and Kansas. Adam Lucas, writer for TarHeelBlue.com, joined Jeff Hamlin to reflect on Rosenbluth’s remarkable career, his enduring connection to North Carolina, and

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7:03

Tom Murry, Court of Appeals Judge & Steve Rao

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/03

Tom Murry, Court of Appeals Judge & Steve Rao

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38:23

Steve Rao Political Commentary

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/03

Steve Rao joined Anthony on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss and give commentary on the political news of the day.

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22:52

Steve Rao Political Commentary

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/02

Steve Rao joined Bruce Ferrell on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss and give commentary on the political news of the day including Josh Stein's first act as Governor and what a second Trump term will look like.

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6:32

Gina Stephens Publisher of Raleigh Magazine

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/01/02

The FBI now says that the pickup truck driver responsible for a deadly rampage in New Orleans acted alone. Officials said Wednesday that they were seeking additional potential suspects in an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism. But Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, said Thursday that the evidence now shows that Shamsud-Din Jabbar was solely responsible for the attack and professed allegiance to the Islamic State. Gina Stephens is the

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6:26

Richard Lykes Raleigh Fitness instructor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/31

The holidays are winding down. That means it's time to start worrying about how many extra calories you're ingesting and how to avoid those additional pounds for 2025. Luckily, there are lots of simple things you can do to keep active during the cold winter months to keep those extra pounds at bay. Whether you're in need of a few at-home exercises that you can do without a lot of equipment, or you're looking for something else that can feel like fun but is exercise in disguise. Richard Lykes, a

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6:33

Lauren Kennedy Brady Executive Director of Theatre...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/31

The Raleigh Area Children’s Theater, an award-winning youth theatre program, is merging with Theatre Raleigh, the region's premier professional, nonprofit theatre company renown for showcasing Broadway talent in the Triangle. The merger marks a significant milestone by creating Raleigh’s only youth training program directly affiliated with a professional theater. Founded in 2012 by director Blaire Thompson, Raleigh ACT will gain a permanent home through this partnership and provide its students with

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7:46

Cristy Stainback

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/31

There are many unique New Year’s Eve celebrations going on across North Carolina. In Vance County, they started a new tradition on Tuesday. Vance County Tourism held a special New Year’s Eve celebration at Kerr Lake’s Satterwhite Point Park to “test the waters” for the inaugural Catfish Drop. The catfish was created by Rougemont artist Christy Stainback who joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about it.

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12:58

Steve Rao on H1B Visas

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2024/12/30

The incoming Trump administration is grappling with the future of H1B visas, which are issued to highly skilled immigrant workers. While tech companies and big businesses back the program, some Trump supporters advocate for stricter immigration limits. North Carolina, particularly the Triangle, is a leading hub for these visas, attracting talent from countries like India and South Asia. Steve Rao of the Morrisville Town Council joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how potential changes could impact the

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