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WPTF Afternoon News

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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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8:39

Chris Cooper Western Carolina Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/22

North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval to a new congressional map, a victory for Republicans in the state legislature and beyond who have sought to increase the GOP’s advantage in races for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. The North Carolina House of Representatives approved the map in a party-line vote Wednesday, following on the heels of another party-line vote in the state Senate Tuesday. Western Carolina political science professor Chris Cooper joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the

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6:49

Larry Miller President of the Glenwood South...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/22

On Tuesday, the Raleigh City Council gave approval to an updated noise ordinance. The vote comes as residents in Glenwood South and other neighborhoods have voiced their frustrations with the noise from bars and restaurants. Council member Megan Patton says there should be monitoring on how the ordinance is being implemented. Larry Miller, the President of the Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new ordinance.

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7:31

Carol Gartrell Graduate of Ligon Magnet Middle School

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2025/10/22

Some local alumni of the historic Ligon High School who lived through segregation are making their voices heard to make sure their beloved school, now Ligon Magnet Middle School, isn't torn down as it faces renovations. The Wake County Public School System announced details on the proposed $141 million renovations to the nearly 75-year-old school. Carol Gartrell is a graduate of Ligon Magnet Middle. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why she’s against the renovation.

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5:02

Kate Irsh and Shekema Crawford Early Head Start of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/22

The Early Head Start program under Durham's Partnership for Children is not immediately impacted by the government shutdown, but there's grave concern that the program won't be able to operate at its current level, which could leave dozens of families at risk. Early Head Start Director Shekema Crawford and Executive Director Kate Irsh joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the government shutdown is impacting their services.

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6:39

Howard Neufeld Professor of Biology at Appalachian...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/21

With the low fall foliage color now in the Piedmont and Charlotte metro areas, you might notice some of the leaves already look dry or faded. That’s a sign of drought stress. The mountains, only under a slight drought, which means minimal impacts. Some leaves are browning and dropping early which is a clear sign they’re struggling without enough water. Howard Neufeld, Professor of Biology at Appalachian State University, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact the drought has had on the colorful

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6:39

Dustin Douglas Owner of Kersey Valley Spookywoods

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/21

Looking for a thrilling scare? You're just an hour from the Triangle, where one of the country's most terrifying haunted attractions await. Kersey Valley Spookywoods in Archdale earned the Number 9 spot on HauntWorld magazine's list of the Top 13 Scariest Haunted Houses in America. Dustin Douglas, the owner of Kersey Valley Spookywoods, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how this facility defines the Halloween spirit.

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5:30

Dr. Robert Ferris & Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody UNC...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/21

Two physicians at the UNC Health system have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Robert Ferris, the UNC Health chief of oncology clinical services, and Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, the executive dean of the UNC School of Medicine, were the only physicians in North Carolina elected to the academy this year, according to health system officials. Ferris and Meltzer-Brody joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their respective honors.

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6:53

Joe Daly Families Moving Forward

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/21

Families Moving Forward is a Durham-based nonprofit that helps families transition out of homelessness. On November 6, the group will present the Chefs for Change gala. It features some of the best culinary talent from across the Triangle. Joe Daly from Families Moving Forward joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Chefs for Change.

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6:57

Mitch Kokai Spokesperson for the John Locke Foundation

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/21

North Carolina Republicans are one step closer to helping Republicans in Washington hold on to power in Congress through redistricting. The proposed district maps passed its final hurdle in the NC Senate on Tuesday and now moves onto the House. The map takes District 1 from a swing seat to a Republican seat by adding territory on the coast. Mitch Kokai, a spokesperson for the John Locke Foundation, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the redistricting measures.

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6:54

Olivia Rinaldi CBS News White House Reporter

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/20

The House is expected to remain away from Washington this week as GOP leaders continue to put the responsibility on the Senate to reopen the government. The House hasn't voted since Sept. 19. Speaker Mike Johnson said he would bring the House back if the Senate voted to pay federal workers and members of the military, but indicated he thinks that is unlikely. Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News White House reporter, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the shutdown.

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7:09

Dr. Aaron Franklin Duke University Assistant Director...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/20

Flat electronic displays are a $150 billion industry and quickly growing thanks to the near-ubiquitous presence of modern smartphones and televisions. It’s also an industry dominated by east Asia, with very little manufacturing taking place in the U.S. If that is ever going to change, American companies must come up with a disruptive innovation. Researchers at Duke University might have just found it.

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7:22

Saideh Brown Owner of Urban Cabana

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/20

Glenwood South residents and businesses have been buzzing about noise for weeks. Now, a proposed amendment for Raleigh’s noise ordinance is on the city’s radar. The city sought a comprehensive assessment of noise levels downtown and in the Glenwood area to see what some are dealing with. According to the Austin-based Sound City Planning, a balanced approach can solve the issue. Saideh Brown is the owner of Urban Cabana in downtown Raleigh. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how much of an issue noise

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5:57

David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/16

This week, North Carolina Republican lawmakers announced plans to vote on redrawing the state's U.S. House District map. Political experts say Republicans will likely target N.C. Congressional District 1, a swing district in the eastern part of the state represented by Democrat Don Davis. North Carolina would be following other states like California and Texas this year, where Democrats and Republicans, respectively in power, have worked to redraw lines for congressional wins during the 2026 midterm

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7:47

Mac McCorkle Professor with Duke University’s Sanford...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/16

The Justice Department appears to be moving forward with an expected indictment of President Donald Trump's former national security advisor, John Bolton. The department is expected to present the possible criminal case and seek an indictment by a federal grand jury in Maryland on Thursday, according to CNN. Mac McCorkle, Duke University Professor with the Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss whether Bolton’s potential indictment is politically motivated.

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5:59

Corey Davis Assistant Climatologist for North...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/16

A mostly dry forecast to end this week is great news if you have outdoor plans, but there's also a downside to the forecast. Much of North Carolina could really use the rain. This weekend's nor'easter did provide needed rain in some coastal communities. Many areas in central to western North Carolina, however, saw little to no rain from that system. Corey Davis, Assistant Climatologist for North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how dry it is.

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7:35

Jason Husser Elon University Professor of Political...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/16

A new North Carolina survey conducted by the Elon University found significant concern among residents about their personal safety in large outdoor gatherings, public transportation and public places, such as shopping malls. The survey reveals significant safety concerns in the wake of highly publicized violent crime incidents in North Carolina and elsewhere. Jason Husser, Elon University Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the survey.

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6:34

Dr. Daniel Nussbaum Duke Health associate professor...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/15

He was just 51 years old. Michael D'Angelo Archer, professionally known by way of his stage name, D'Angelo, has died from pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is the 10th-most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Dr. Daniel Nussbaum, Duke Health associate professor of surgery, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what is dubbed “the silent killer.”

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8:49

Jon Franklin Corrections officer

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/15

As the government shutdown lingers on, it isn’t the first time that federal workers in North Carolin have had to deal with uncertainty. In 2018, there was a shutdown that impacted thousands of workers across North Carolina. Jon Franklin worked as a corrections officer at the prison in Butner and dealt with weeks of financial uncertainty. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the difficult period and how it impacts federal workers now.

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4:40

Edward Buchan Environmental Director for the City of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/15

This fall, Raleigh will become the first city in North Carolina – and one of only a few cities in the nation – to power its bus fleet with renewable natural gas created from its own wastewater. Every day, 50 million gallons of wastewater are treated at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility. Thanks to new technology, that waste is now turned into renewable natural gas. Edward Buchan, Environmental Director for the City of Raleigh, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the transition.

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7:23

Holly Wilson President of AFGE Local 3347

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/10/15

Federal employees in the Triangle are feeling the effects of the government shutdown. There are about 2,000 Environmental Protection Agency federal employees and contractors in Research Triangle Park, but that number could change next week. Holly Wilson has been with the EPA for over 20 years and is the local AFGE Union President. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the shutdown and how it is impacting employees.

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