Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell

If you are thinking about taking up vegetable gardening for the first time, Gary Crawford has with Dennis Patton, Kansas State University lawn and garden expert.

The V Foundation held its annual "Victory Ride to Cure Cancer" event recently in Knightdale. The foundation's Rebecca Erquitt spoke to Rob Connett to go over details of the success, and how you can still help their cause in the next couple of weeks...

There's a difference in how large raises will be in the state budget currently being debated at the General Assembly by the Senate and the House.. Nate Saunders spoke with Ardis Watkins of the State Employees Association of North Carolina about their concerns.

Mike Davis talks with State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about the Got To Be NC Festival.

After a decades long absence, major NASCAR racing is back at the North Wilkesboro Speedway with the All-Star race. Rob Connett gets an update from Fox Sports racing broadcaster Adam Alexander.

In a rare event, some Red Wolves in the area have given birth to several pups! Ben Prater with Defenders of Wildlife spoke with Nate Saunders about the significance of the births.

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has made some changes recently, to try to fix some of the problems with long wait times, including a new online tool... DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin talked with Rob Connett.

The legendary Rialto Theatre, formerly Raleigh's oldest movie theatre prior to its closing last summer, is set to re-open later this Summer in the Five Points area under new ownership. New owner Hayes Permar made the announcement on social media. Permar joined Nate Saunders in studio to discuss his new venture.

Now that the pandemic emergency has ended, some people may no longer be eligible for Medicaid. What are the options? Bruce Ferrell spoke with Corrina Miller, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships with United HealthCare.

With a constant stream of gun violence, classroom safety is top of mind for many educators. One professor is working to minimize the risk at Carolina by improving classroom security. Christian Phillips reports from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

After decades of service, Barry Porter is retiring as the CEO of the Red Cross' Eastern NC chapter. He spoke with Nate Saunders about his career and the work of the Red Cross across the world.

What role do small businesses play in the economy? For more, Bruce Ferrell talks with Tom Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Amy Spizuoco – Board Certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist will discusses the importance of regular skin checks and technology that can enhance detection. Melanoma claims the lives of more than 7,000 Americans every year and is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.

The past months have been tense between UNC faculty and policy makers. Faculty were upset when the Board of Trustees called for creating the School of Civic Life and Leadership, when the Board of Governors’ prohibited UNC from asking job applicants or prospective students about diversity, and when some state legislators proposed eliminating tenure. Mimi Chapman is Chair of the Faculty, but her thr...

Raleigh based software giant, Red Hat, announced it will lay off hundreds of employees. The company's CEO says it will be a 4% cut of its global workforce. As of early March, Red Hat employed roughly 2,200 in the Triangle. The announcement is the latest round of job cuts in the technology sector. Gerald Cohen, a professor from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, joined Nate Saunders to discuss...

Mike Davis of SFNToday.com talks with State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about plans for the Got to Be NC festival in Raleigh in May, which showcases what is grown and made in the Tar Heel State.

A group of students who have dubbed themselves the “UNC Trash Force” have spent the past year picking up litter across campus. Now, they’re working to increase membership by helping other student organizations get involved in community service. Henry Taylor reports from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

Trying to focus more on exercise and better eating ? Dr. Juan Salinas, founder and CEO of Perfect Life Nutrition Inc, the manufacturer of P-nuff Crunch, provides some tips to make a difference in our busy lives. (photo provided)

The strawberries are blooming ! Where can you find the delectable fruit around North Carolina ? Mike Davis finds out more from State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.

In recent years, electric scooters, or e-scooters, have become a part of many UNC students’ college experience. However, a new study has found that as the two-wheeled technology increases in popularity, so does the number of injuries and accidents. A potential solution may be creating infrastructure designed for e-scooter use Henry Taylor reports from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UN...

Earlier this month, a few Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill, where part of it focuses on stripping the North Carolina High School Athletic Association of its powers to govern high school sports. Over the last week-and-a-half, numerous athletic directors and coaches across the state have voiced their strong opposition to the bill, including Colin Fegeley of Green Level High School in Car...

2 Tamara Day, from the HGTV show Bargain Mansions is part of the Home Show She spoke with Nate Saunders about affordably remodeling your home.

It's the "Year of the Trails" in North Carolina, which promotes the love for all of the trail systems around the state, and encourages you to get out and enjoy them in 2023! Iona Thomas, Betsy Brown and Sam Trogdon joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about some of the upcoming events and some of the popular trails in our area. Here's part 2 of their conversation with Rob Connett

Some people are turning to hemp products that are already legal but less regulated as we await the outcome of a a bill that would allow people to buy medical marijuana Henry Taylor has the story from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC Hussman School of Media and Journalism.

The Wake County Elections Board is implementing new ways to help some people vote. Steve O'Bryan found out more with elections director Gary Sims.