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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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6:27

President of Wake County SPCA Kim Janzen SPCA of Wake...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/22

On Thursday, the Wake County SPCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new pet resource center. The 27,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art center will serve a new standard for animal welfare in North Carolina. Kim Janzen, President of the Wake County SPCA, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new center.

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7:41

Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson discusses...

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2026/04/21

Jason Johnson, Orange High School principal and the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, was named the National Association of Secondary School Principals 2026 National High School Principal of the Year. He received the recognition at the National Education Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. on April 17. Johnson joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the honor

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8:44

Pro Wrestling Writer Bruce Mitchell discusses Andre...

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2026/04/21

A man who achieved global fame as a professional wrestler and movie star soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker Program is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Andre the Giant will receive the honor. Before his death in 1993, Andre had an extensive history with North Carolina. Bruce Mitchell, a longtime pro wrestling historian and writer based out of Greensboro, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Andre the Giant’s

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6:52

CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon discusses the US...

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2026/04/21

Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran look uncertain as a two-week truce is set to expire and both sides say they’re prepared to resume fighting. A White House official says Vice President JD Vance, who is expected to lead the U.S. delegation if talks resume in Pakistan, called off a trip to Pakistan. Linda Kenyon, a CBS News reporter, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss latest disruption in peace talks.

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8:03

Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas Blanche Lincoln...

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2026/04/21

As many Americans anticipate larger refunds this season, former U.S. Senator out of Arkansas Blanche Lincoln has come out in support of a GOP-led bill that gives Working Families Tax Cuts. Lincoln argues that a more competitive business tax system can help power America’s next era of growth — driving job creation, boosting wages, and expanding opportunity and prosperity for millions of families. Lincoln joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the measure.

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5:57

Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke University Deborah...

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2026/04/20

Three copies of the Declaration of Independence will be displayed in Durham later this year, offering the public an uncommon look at how the founding document was reproduced and circulated in the nation's early years. Deborah Rutter, Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke University, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the display.

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6:33

Science Education Specialist at Morehead Planetarium...

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2026/04/20

This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is visible now. Lyrid is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Amy Elizabeth Sayle of the Morehead Planetarium joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Lyrid and the North Carolina Statewide Star Party, which will take place this weekend.

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6:20

Operator at D.J.’s Berry Patch Jessica Jones...

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2026/04/20

A berry big battle is underway in central North Carolina as strawberry harvest season kicks in — ripe, red strawberries vs. a stubborn stretch of dry weather. Every drop of water matters more than ever during this two-week dry spell and six-month-old drought. Jessica Jones is an operator at D.J.’s Berry Patch in Apex. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the impact has impacted them.

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6:18

Organizer of Moms on Proms Maxine Huggins discusses...

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2026/04/20

A Raleigh mom is turning her son's prom disappointment into a movement to make sure no student feels left out. Maxine Huggins said her son, Darius, who is on the autism spectrum, struggled to find a prom date. He asked multiple girls, but kept hearing no. That’s why she organized Moms on Proms. Maxine Huggins joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss more about Moms on Proms.

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5:22

Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School...

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2026/04/20

The U.S. says it has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz that tried to get around its blockade of Iranian ports. Iran's joint military command says Tehran will respond soon and calls it an act of piracy. It’s the first interception since the U.S. naval blockade began last week. Vinayak Deshpande, a professor at UNC’s Kenan Flagler Business School, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the interruption of global shipping routes.

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6:13

Raleigh Water Assistant Director Edward Buchan...

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2026/04/16

With drought conditions and higher than normal temperatures, Raleigh Water is starting water restrictions next week. Raleigh Water Assistant Director Ed Buchan says this is an unusual event. Buchan joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what will be imposed.

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6:33

Director of Horticulture at the J.C. Raulston...

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2026/04/16

The lack of rainfall is creating extreme drought in the Triangle. With water restrictions going into effect on Monday, how could this impact nurseries and other agricultural locations. At the J.C. Raulston Arboretum at N.C. State in Raleigh, there are many plants and trees to maintain. Greg Paige, Director of the Arboretum, says they prepare for water restrictions. Paige joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the situation.

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8:05

CBS News Radio Correspondent Jim Krasula discusses...

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2026/04/16

Police in Virginia say killed his wife before killing himself. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Thursday that the couple were found dead at their northern Virginia home after their teenage son called 911 shortly after midnight. He says the couple were going through a messy divorce and that Justin Fairfax had recently received papers telling him when next to be in court. Jim Krasula, a CBS News Radio correspondent, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the story.

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6:32

Communications Coordinator for NC Budget & Tax...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/15

On Tax Day, community leaders, small business owners, and young people from across North Carolina gathered at the State Capitol to deliver thousands of petition signatures demanding that lawmakers stop eliminating the corporate income tax and instead invest in people for the state’s future. Katerina Marroquin joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the petitions and what young people are demanding.

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7:14

Shahram Mazhari, an Iranian-American living in...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/15

When the United States invaded Iran in February, there were many Iranian natives who welcomed a new regime. After initially saying the war would last 4-5 weeks, President Trump is now preparing for the war to go into its third month. Shahram Mazhari, an Iranian-American who lives in Charlotte and teaches at York Technical College in South Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest developments in Iran.

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6:51

UNC-Chapel Hill Political Science Professor Jakob...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/15

Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions. Jakob Wiedekind, a UNC-Chapel Hill Political Science professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the fallout of Orban’s defeat.

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7:00

Manager of Briggs Avenue Community Garden Cheralyn...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/15

At the Briggs Avenue Community Garden, growing your own food is becoming more than just a hobby; it's a way to save money. The garden is seeing more people due to an increase in gas and food prices. Cheralyn Berry, Manager of Briggs Avenue Community Garden, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the growth of the garden.

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6:46

Vice President of Community Experience at Tri Pointe...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/14

New U.S. Census Bureau data shows Raleigh now ranks #1 nationally for net domestic migration. Raleigh is also the only market among this year’s top five to improve its growth compared to last year. James Flanagan, Vice President of Community Experience at Tri-Point Homes in Raleigh, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what Raleigh ranks so high nationally.

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6:32

Wes Hohenstein CBS17 meteorologist discusses of a...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/14

It has been a "hot start" to April over NC and the Mid-Atlantic. Temperatures in some areas have averaged nearly 10 to 15 degrees above normal since April 1. Will a hot April lead to a hot summer? CBS17 meteorologist Wes Hohenstein joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the outlook for this summer and whether a cooldown is on the way.

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6:34

Executive Director of the WakeEd Partnership Keith...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/04/14

While enrollment across the University of North Carolina System remains strong, a new report shows persistent gaps in key academic fields that are critical to meeting the state's workforce needs. Gaps in fields such as engineering, education, and nursing - sectors that have wide-ranging effects on North Carolina's economy and public services - are drawing considerable attention. Keith Poston of the WakeEd Partnership joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why there’s a lack of students going into

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