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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

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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8:08

Brad Briner, Treasure-Elect of North Carolina

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/14

North Carolina will have several new member of the Council of State, which includes a new Treasurer after Brad Briner won the election to replace outgoing State Treasurer Dale Folwell. With Chris Edwards in studio to talk about the transition and his vision for the office is the Treasure-Elect of North Carolina Brad Briner.

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4:53

Melinda Munden, Seniors’ Health Insurance Information...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/13

It is enrollment season for healthcare coverage in North Carolina and that means many in our state will be signing up for Medicare, perhaps for the first time. That can be a daunting task so we thought it might be a good idea to get some tips to help make that process easier and with Chris Edwards to give you all the things you needed to know is Melinda Munden, Manager for the Senior's Health Insurance Information Program.

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4:08

Dr. Jared Christensen, Duke University Doctor on Lung...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/13

Duke Health recently launched a dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic, which leverages advanced imaging capabilities and a dedicated team to identify and treat early-stage lung malignancies. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about this is Duke University Doctor Jared Christensen.

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6:47

Janet Cowell, Raleigh Mayor-Elect

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/13

Just over a week following election day and as the results become final some new faces in leadership across the capitol city as Raleigh elected a new mayor, following the announcement from current Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin that she would not seek reelection. Chris Edwards joins in studio Raleigh Mayor-Elect Janet Cowell.

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3:49

Nicole Stanfield, NC Med Assist Chief Program Officer

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/13

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, NC MedAssist has launched a comprehensive relief effort to meet the urgent medication needs of communities across Western North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the work they are doing as well as NC MedAssist as a whole is Chief Program Officer Nicole Stanfield.

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7:47

Tedd Budd, North Carolina Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/12

We are one week post election and there are a number of national and state-wide aspects to break down following the vote last week. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the election and what comes next is North Carolina Senator Tedd Budd.

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5:35

Terrence Hayes, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/12

Yesterday on Veterans Day, President Biden announced his Administration delivered more benefits and health care, more quickly, to more veterans than ever before. In 2024 alone, the Department of Veterans Affairs delivered $187 billion in earned benefits to 6.7 million veterans and survivors, and processed a record 2.51 million disability claims. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this is Terrence Hayes, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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4:45

Stacy Lynn, CBS News Correspondent

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/12

Congress returns to town today following an extended election recess with a number of items still needing to be addressed in their final weeks together. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on Congress and also to glance ahead to what congress could look like after the election is Stacy Lynn, CBS News Correspondent.

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6:51

Dr. John Dinan, Wake Forest University Political...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/12

We are one week post election and there are a number of national and state-wide aspects to break down following the vote last week. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on a number of topics is Wake Forest University Political Science Professor Dr. John Dinan.

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3:21

Rachel Blizewski to talk about the 4b movement

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/11

Since the presidential race and the victory of President elect Donald Trump many women have taken to social media to announce they will be taking part in the 4b movement. What is the 4b movement you ask? Chris Edwards is with activist Rachael Blizewski to answer that and other questions about the 4b movement.

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5:38

Jay Ratliff, Aviation Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/11

Chris Edwards has his weekly conversation with aviation analyst Jay Ratliff about: a man trying to open the emergency door during a flight, American Airlines restricting flight crew's power to remove a passenger, and some fun that WestJet is having.

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6:13

Jeff McCausland, CBS News Military Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/11

The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East as well as Russia's continued attack on Ukraine are at top of mind this morning, we get perspective now on those conflicts as well as a thought on Veteran's Day from CBS News Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland.

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6:27

Tom Jenson, with Public Policy Polling

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/08

Jeff Hamlin joins Tom Jenson, with Public Policy Polling to talk about how pre-election polling impacted the election and how accurate the polls were.

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5:26

Christine Rogers, Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/08

The Salvation Army has started their yearly angel tree program at Crabtree Valley Mall. Jeff Hamlin talks about Christine Rogers with the Salivation Army about how you can help participate and help people gets gifts this Christmas they otherwise wouldn't have.

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7:37

Bryan Anderson, independent journalist on voter turnout

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/08

With record breaking early voter turnout in the state many people are surprised to find out overall voter turnout in North Carolina was quite low. Jeff Hamlin talks with independent journalist Bryan Anderson about state wide voter turn out and what caused less voters this election.

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6:50

John Dinan, Wake Forest Professor of Politics and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/07

Jeff Hamlin is joined by John Dinan, Wake Forest Professor of Politics and International Affairs to talk about the multiple state races that were on the ballot this year and what the future holds for North Carolina.

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6:26

Stacy Lyn, with CBS News to talk about Kamala...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/07

Jeff Hamlin takes the time to talk with Stacy Lyn of CBS news about the Concession Speech Kamala Harris preformed yesterday at Howard University and what is next from the Democratic party.

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6:15

Dave Boliek, State Auditor Elect

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/06

Voters in North Carolina made their voices heard on Tuesday night, casting their votes for several races including multiple spots on the Council of State that were up for grabs, one of those races is for State Auditor and at this hour the race not yet totally over or called by the Associated Press but it does appear likely that Dave Boliek is on the verge of becoming the next Auditor with 99% of the vote in and Mr. Boliek with a lead of just over 1,000 votes. Dave Boliek joins Chris Edwards to

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7:23

David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/06

The election results are mostly in as voters across the country and locally across North Carolina have made their voices heard for the next leaders of our state and our country, Chris Edwards breaks it all down this morning with Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennan.

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3:07

Sarah Coates with 180 counseling

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/11/06

Many might waking up this morning with an added feeling of stress or being anxious based on the results or the impending results of this election season, with Chris Edwards to offer tips on how to cope with some of those feelings about the country and the Election is Sarah Coates with 180 counseling.

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