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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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8:13

David Glenn North Carolina Sports Network and...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/16

A former chairman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees, who played a pivotal role in bringing football coach Bill Belichick to the school, has left the board. John Preyer, whose term as chairman ended in July, but remained a member of the board, submitted a letter of resignation last week. Dave Glenn, from the North Carolina Sports Network and Chapelboro.com, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the abrupt departure.

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7:29

Bryan Anderson Independent Journalist

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/16

Just 10 months before the general election, two candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina are giving a clearer picture of their individual campaigns. North Carolina’s Senate election is considered among the most competitive of the 2026 midterms. Incumbent Republican Thom Tillis is not seeking re-election to a third term, leaving the seat open. Bryan Anderson, from Anderson Alerts on Substack, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest developments in North Carolina’s Senate race.

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7:01

Steven Greene N.C. State Political Science professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/16

President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis. Trump made the threat Thursday. A day earlier, a federal officer in the city shot and wounded a man who had attacked the officer with a shovel and broom handle. N.C. State political science professor Steven Greene joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the political implications of the ongoing situation in Minnesota.

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6:30

Lisa Poteat Executive Director of The Arc of NC

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/16

The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid met on January 13. Members heard presentations about the effects of federal funding cuts to Medicaid and new workforce requirements for beneficiaries. KFF estimates North Carolina will see a reduction of $23 billion in federal funding in the next decade as a result of the cuts. Lisa Poteat, Executive Director of the Arc of NC, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact of the cuts.

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16:00

Heather Leah Author of Lost Towns of North Carolina

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/14

Hidden Historian Heather Leah brings lost history to life through interactive stories, tours, books, livestreams and more. Later this month, her book “Lost Towns of North Carolina” will be released. She explores everything from ghost towns to lost cemeteries, from secret tunnels through the mountains to underwater cities. She's passionate about uncovering history that isn't in traditional history books, including amplifying voices of marginalized communities and preserving oral history of senior

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6:57

Steve Allen N.C. State Economics Professor

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/14

Inflation declined a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing. The Labor Department said Tuesday that consumer prices rose 0.3% in December from the prior month, the same as in November. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 0.2%, also matching November’s figure. Steve Allen, N.C. State Economics Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new numbers.

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6:33

Marcus Manning Executive Director of the Durham...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/14

Professional softball is coming to Durham. Athletes Unlimited Softball League has announced Durham will be the home city for the Carolina Blaze. The Blaze will play its games at Duke's Smith Family Stadium. Their first game will be on June 9. Among the players on the roster will be former Duke pitchers Ana Gold and Jala Wright, who each were on the roster when the Blue Devils became the first North Carolina team to ever reach the Women's College World Series in 2024. Marcus Manning, the Executive

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8:23

Sailor Jones New Executive Director of Common Cause NC

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/14

Sailor Jones has been named the new Executive Director of Common Cause NC. He succeeds Bob Phillips, who retired from the organization this month after helming Common Cause’s North Carolina office for a quarter-century as a stalwart champion of voter empowerment and government accountability. Jones joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his new role.

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5:26

Kerry Painter Executive Director of the Raleigh...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/13

The Raleigh Convention Center is open again. Just over a month after fire damaged the roof of the building, the center opened its doors again on Monday. Documents show that more than $800,000 has been spent to fix the building, including work to install a temporary roof and clean up water damage inside. Kerry Painter, Executive Director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Center, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss being open again.

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5:50

Nicholas DeVito Duke University School of Medicine

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/13

Immunotherapy is offering new hope for cancers that once had grim prognoses by harnessing the body’s own immune system to fight the disease, often sparing patients from the harsh side effects of chemotherapy. But its success may hinge on everyday medications people are taking during treatment. Nicholas DeVito, from the Duke University School of Medicine, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the commentary highlighted in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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7:35

Jake Benoit CareYaya Health Technologies

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/13

As North Carolina grapples with what state officials call "crisis-level shortages" in the caregiving sector, Duke students are part of an innovative solution—providing hands-on care to Durham families while building the clinical experience medical schools demand. CareYaya Health Technologies matches pre-health students nationwide with families needing affordable care.

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6:38

Emmanuel Gomez Gonzalez Siembra NC

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/13

Siembra NC is set to host demonstrations on Wednesday in the memory of Renee Good. Demonstrations are set for Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro and Wilmington in the memory of Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week. Emmanuel Gomez Gonzalez from Siembra NC joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the demonstrations.

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6:09

Meagan Frost Wake County Outreach Manager

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/12

The Wake County Animal Center will temporarily close Friday, January 16, through March 2, 2026, for building repairs and maintenance. The Center will be closed for animal intake and adoptions. Meagan Frost, Wake County Outreach Manager, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the closure and what services will be interrupted.

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6:25

Lee Turner Attorney and former police officer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/12

Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate. But times have changed. The video images of Renee Good's shooting while protesting against ICE immigration enforcement tell a much murkier story than the politce officer who knelt on Floyd's neck for nine minutes. People are also becoming more desensitized to images of violence, and questioning whether what they see is real or

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5:46

Matthew Zachary Executive Director of We the Patients

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/12

The group We the Patients will host their first Town Hall event at the Friday Center at UNC-Chapel Hill later this month. The event is designed to engage and organize Cancer patients to collectively call for reform to the nation’s healthcare policy. Matthew Zachary, the Executive Director of We the Patients, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the event.

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8:33

Tim Nichols Duke University Sanford School of Public...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/12

Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Those challenges won't go away even if President Donald Trump takes control of the Arctic island. Trump has made it a priority to break China’s stranglehold on the global supply of rare earths and has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to do that. Now the president is again pitching that

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8:15

Michelle Potchak, Durham Resident

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/08

Ryan Camacho is charged with the death of Ravenscroft science teacher Zoe Welsh. But a Durham woman says Camacho broke into her home years ago—twice. Michelle Potchak believes the Durham courts failed to take the situation seriously at the time and now worries that if Camacho had been behind bars earlier, Welsh might still be alive. Potchak joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how run-in with Camacho.

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7:15

Steve Rao, Former Morrisville Town Councilman

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/08

Local activists plan to hold demonstrations on Thursday to protest the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Minnesota state and local officials demanded ICE leave after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good was shot in the head Wednesday. Steve Rao, a former Morrisville Town Councilman, says he has heard from residents after the shooting. Rao joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the feedback from local residents.

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6:50

Alyssa Johnson NC Teachers in Action

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/07

Holding handmade signs with pleas for more funding and support, groups of educators and their supporters gathered at intersections in Wake County on Wednesday. The groups were among the hundreds of teachers calling out of school to push state lawmakers for higher pay for advanced degrees. Alyssa Johnson, from NC Teachers in Action, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their demonstration.

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6:01

Kathleen Cody Regional coordinator with MLK Day of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/01/07

The Rotary District 7710’s MLK Day of Service Meal Packing Program, one of the District's largest initiatives, returns for its 19th year on January 19, 2026. Started by the Durham Rotary Club in 2007, the program has provided over 2 million meals to individuals and families experiencing hunger. Kathleen Cody, Regional Coordinator for MLK Day of Service in Raleigh, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this year’s program.

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