WPTF Morning News

Brian Eaves, Spokesperson for the Town of Smithfield joins Lisa Price to discuss Halloween events coming up in the Town of Smithfield.

Millions of Americans care for someone they love, often while juggling work and everyday life. this national family caregivers month, caregiver action network is reminding Americans that care connects us, bringing caregivers' experiences into focus and connecting families with the resources and support they deserve. Can has led the observance since 1997. Lisa Price joins CEO Marvell Adams Jr. to d...

Fewer people flying and airlines do not seem to mind - lower fares are not the result, and a passenger threat causes a United flight to return to Miami. Lisa Price joins with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff to talk about these stores and more.

Jon Champion meets with Jones Angell, the voice of the Tar Heels to preview the game against Syracuse tomorrow.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google security experts are sharing practical tips to help people protect themselves while online. This is a timely consumer story as "AI" attacks continue to increase ahead of the holiday shopping and travel seasons. Lisa Price meets with Google Spokesperson Amy Eisinger to talk about this.

For more than 20 years, Movember has brought people together to raise funds, start conversations and tackle some of the biggest health issues facing men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. And those mustaches have made an extraordinary impact. Lisa Price meets with Tim Gnaneswaran the Movember Country Director.

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a new Rapid Response Special Report detailing the contributing factors to years of delays impacting the Blue Ridge Road Underpass Project (BRUP) in Raleigh, N.C. Lisa price joins State Auditor Dave Boliek to talk about this issue.

Nearly half of U.S. adults say high medication costs force them to cut pills or skip doses. With 76% of voters saying drug prices matter to their vote, what can be done to make prescriptions more affordable? Joining Lisa Price is former representative J.D. Hayworth, and former representative Joe Cunningham, spokespeople for the pharmaceutical reform alliance.

Gianna D’Amato, Writer/Reporter with Media Hub meets with Lisa Price to discuss the statewide lack of ministers, as more and more churches in rural areas are closing their doors. First Baptist Church senior minister Jay Meadows explains why, with help from other rural ministers in his small western North Carolina town.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report: "AI" Is Creating Small Business Jobs, Not Just Replacing Them- 47% of Small Businesses Say 'AI" Is Creating Jobs at Their Companies. Lisa Price meets with Jordan Crenshaw, Senior Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Technology Engagement Center to talk about ways "AI" is adding new jobs.

Amazon has a new "AI" agent that is supposed to help people better use their site to shop for the holidays, Amazon claims this new agent can say you time and money. Lisa Price joins Amanda Doerr, VP of Core Shopping at Amazon about this.

Lisa Price joins Rose Hoban, Editor with North Carolina Health News to talk about her new article "What to know about childhood vaccines this year: A Q&A with a trusted pediatrician."

Per Mile Driven, Teen Drivers Crash More Than Four Times as Often as Drivers 20 and Older, Teen drivers are involved in a disproportionate share of serious crashes. Lisa Price meets with Sean Tucker, Managing Editor at Kelley Blue Book to talk about ways parents can prepare to keep their young drivers safe.

New 10-Year Analysis Reveals Where Women’s and Children’s Health is Improving – and Where Significant Challenges Still Remain. Lisa Price meets with Dr. Lisa Saul, Chief Medical Officer, Women's Health, UnitedHealth Group and Dr. Michael Warren, Chief Medical and Health Officer, March of Dimes, to talk about this report and what it means for everyone.

Existing home sales improved in September from August, but the pace is concerning. The past two months sales were below an annual pace of 4 million sales. This is roughly 20% below the pace we had pre-COVID. Mortgage rates will have a greater impact on sales in future reports and sales numbers are likely to get worse. Lisa Price meets with Stephen Kates, CFP® Principal at Clocktower Financial Cons...

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Planning travel can feel like trying to satisfy every member of the family. One person wants the lowest price, another wants comfort and convenience, and someone else wants the perfect itinerary. The good news is you don’t have to sacrifice the things that matter most – you can stay within budget and make everyone happy. Lisa Price meets with Kristin McGrath, Senior Editor at The Krazy Coupon Lady...

A flight nearly diverts after a passenger becomes locked in a lavatory, and scary moments aboard a departing American Airlines flight from St. Louis. Lisa Price talks with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff about these story's and more.

You may be paying for disability insurance with every paycheck, but would you know how to use it if you suddenly couldn’t work? New research from Atticus finds only 15% of people know they have this coverage, while many misunderstand who qualifies. Lisa Price meets with Stephanie Akpa, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Atticus about how they can find out more about their benefits.

College Application Week (CAW), part of Countdown to College, starts Monday at 7:30 am and closes on Sunday October 25th at 5 pm when many colleges and universities across the state waive application fees. Lisa Price joins Sarita Broadway, CFNC Associate Outreach Director about CAW and ways students can take advantage of this.

Wallis Marsh had already learned Hands-Only CPR when his good friend collapsed at his home while watching football. Wallis noticed he wasn’t breathing normally and quickly started CPR, restarting his friend's heart and saving his life. Lisa Price Speaks with Wallis Marsh about his story.

Lisa Price joins Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President pf Government Affairs at AARP to talk about the recent cost of living adjustment for social security, only giving people an extra $75 a month.

Chief Robert Zoldos wtih the Durham Fire Department joins Lisa Price to discuss honoring Firefighter Andrew Brokes when he is laid to rest Saturday. To honor his memory, they are inviting all City departments, local businesses, and community organizations to participate in “Light the Night Red” by illuminating windows, buildings, and other prominent structures in red.

Lisa Price meets with Don Carrington who has been skydiving for over 40 years, starting at age 19, and continues to balance his investigative journalism career with a long-standing passion for aerial jumps

Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, president of Craft Education at WGU discuss with Lisa price how Western Governors University, Craft Education and The Innovation Project Joined Forces to Scale Paid Teacher Apprenticeships in North Carolina