WPTF Morning News

Sep 26 2024
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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 you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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Dr. Wesley Harris, Candidate for State Treasurer

Sep 26 2024 7 mins  
With just five weeks until North Carolinians go to the polls there are a number of state-wide races that will impact the council of state. One of those races that is on the ballot this fall is for State Treasurer, and with Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for Treasurer is Dr. Wesley Harris.

Bryan Anderson, journalist on new Mark Robinson stories

Sep 26 2024 6 mins  
The fallout for Lt. Governor Mark Robinson continued on Wednesday with reporting that many of the top members of Robinson's Lt. Governor staff have resigned amid the ongoing turmoil from that explosive CNN report last week that ties Mr. Robinson to comments he allegedly made on an online pornographic web site many years ago in which he referred to himself and a Nazi among other com

Reid Wilson, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Sep 26 2024 3 mins  
Veterans with service-related disabilities are now eligible to apply to receive a free Annual Pass to N.C. State Parks, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced recently and with Chris Edwards to talk more about this is Reid Wilson, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Lauren Beagen, founder and CEO of Maritime Professor and a maritime attorney

Sep 26 2024 5 mins  
There is a pending shutdown at the ports along the North Carolina coast as unions prepare to strike on October 1. That is, if the two sides do not reach an agreement ports, including in North Carolina would shut down. With Chris Edwards to give us an updated to where things stand is Lauren Beagen the founder and CEO of Maritime Professor and a maritime attorney.

Nick Petro, National Weather Service

Sep 26 2024 6 mins  
Hurricane Helene is churning in the Gulf and is already impacting Florida and Georgia with stronger impacts expected to be felt later today and for our state the biggest impacts will be felt in the Mountains. With Chris Edwards to discuss Helene and its impacts is Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

Jessica Holmes, State Auditor

Sep 25 2024 5 mins  
Days after an explosive report by CNN several high-ranking staff members from Mark Robinson's campaign have resigned and now the Lt. Governor is threatening to take CNN to "task" for their reporting. But what does this story mean for North Carolina in the Presidential Race or even those down ballot races where several Council of State seats are up for grabs. With Chris Edwards to o

Deborah Ross, North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen

Sep 25 2024 5 mins  
With just five weeks until election day, we continue to follow developments that will have impacts on the race for the Governor's Mansion, state-wide races and the White House while also turning an eye to Capitol Hill where lawmakers are staring down the possibility of another Government Shutdown. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of these topics is North Carolina 2nd District Cong

David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science Professor

Sep 25 2024 6 mins  
Days after an explosive report by CNN several high-ranking staff members from Mark Robinson's campaign have resigned and now the Lt. Governor is threatening to take CNN to "task" for their reporting. But what does this story mean for North Carolina in the Presidential Race or even those down ballot races where several Council of State seats are up for grabs. With Chris Edwards to o

Kelly Crosbie, Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services

Sep 25 2024 5 mins  
September is Suicide Prevention Month and we want to help highlight mental health and the resources that are available to North Carolinians who are struggling with mental health and ways that family and friends can help. With Chris Edwards is Kelly Crosbie, Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services with the North Carolina Depar

Brad Briner, Candidate for Treasurer

Sep 25 2024 5 mins  
With just five weeks until North Carolinians go to the polls there are a number of state-wide races that will impact the council of state. One of those races that is on the ballot this fall is for State Treasurer, and with Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for Treasurer is Brad Briner.