WPTF Afternoon News

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Michael Easley talked with Chris Edwards about gun modifications and other issues.

Campbell University Law professor Greg Wallace weighs in on the debate over disqualifying former President Donald Trump form the ballot, citing the “insurrection” clause of the U.S. Constitution.

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame announced its 60th class this week. Chris Edwards finds out more from Hall director Tripp Durham

Crystal Feldman, spokesperson for Raleigh Durham International Airport spoke with WPTF's Chris Edwards about the upcoming holiday travel season and what you need to know before heading to the airport for your trip.

To celebrate the season of giving, the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro announcing a December promotion to give back to the community: Jingle in the Jungle! Chris Edwards talked with Hanna Tullock

Chris Edwards talked with Jim Krasula about the major weather system that impacting our area over the weekend and is heading up the east coast.

Chris Edwards talks to sportswriter and broadcaster David Glenn. about the death of UNC Tar Heel basketball player Eric Montross. He was part of the Heels 1993 National Championship team and in recent years, was a familiar voice as color analyst on basketball broadcasts for the Tar Heel Sports Network.

The community is invited to gather and remember those who tragically died in 2023 without the comfort and warmth of a stable home. Thursday, Dec. 21, 7:15 p.m., South Wilmington Street Center Parking Lot. Chris Edwards spoke with the memorial’s organizer Caroline Bond.

The Wilson City Council unanimously approved $280 million investment which includes a new baseball stadium and mixed use site to bring the Carolina Mudcats to the city, in time for the 2026 season. But not everyone is a fan of this move - including the Wilson Tobs Baseball Club - a collegiate summer baseball which has called the city home since 1997 playing its home games in Historic Fleming Stadi...

Former State Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr talked to Jeff Hamlin about the end of Beth Wood’s career as state auditor and other political topics.

Technology specialist Abhi Muthiyan talked with Jeff Hamlin and Morrisville Town council member Steve Rao about how technology is being used to improve town services and facilities.

A new non-alcoholic bar will open on New Year’s eve. Jeff Hamlin talked to one of the owners of the umbrella dry bar, Meg Paradise.

Wake County is the first in the state to enforce the new voter ID law in North Carolina. Director of Elections for Wake County Jane Rae Fawcett spoke with Jeff Hamlin about the details.

Cal, Stanford, and SMU may join the ACC. Discussions are underway, and experts are looking into the finances of such a move in what has been a time of turmoil in college sports. Jeff Hamlin spoke with David Glenn from the North Carolina Sports Network about the latest talks.

Poll data shows that NC Lt. Governor Mark Robinson is in a dead heat with NC Attorney General Josh Stein for Governor. President of the John Locke foundation Donald Bryson spoke with Jeff Hamlin about the poll.

Photo Credit: Kati Saunders There's a local pet photographer who uses her work to help homeless animals. Joanne Wetzel is using her passion, not only to work full time, but to also help dogs at local animal shelters have a better chance at getting adopted. She spoke with Nate Saunders about what all she is doing in Wake County.

Major swaths of western Canada are engulfed in wildfires. Jeff Hamlin found out more by talking to Brent Livingston, who lives in British Columbia.

The Durham Rescue Mission just held its Back To School Party to help local children and families prepare for the new school year. Rescue Mission President Rob Tart shared with Nate Saunders how the day went.

Everyday we see more devastation from the fires in Hawaii. Lisa Schell, former WPTF employee and Raleigh resident, joined Nate Saunders to talk about how her town in Hawaii is doing.

Photo Credit: Charles Hadley Jesse Thomas, a retired health care executive and previously with the Forward Party, has announced his candidacy for NC Governor as a Republican. Nate Saunders and Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao discussed statewide politics.

Photo Credit: Kristine Bellino There is still no North Carolina state budget... and it could be at least a month until one is signed off on. That's affecting things such as teacher pay and vacancy rates. Nate Saunders discussed those topics with Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao on Friday.

How is the relationship between North Carolina and India? There's no better person to ask than Swadesh Chatterjee, the Chair of the US-India Friendship Council and Cary resident. He spoke with Nate Saunders and Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao on Friday.

I AM Outreach is a Christian organization that aims to help men who are suffering with alcohol or drug abuse. Brent Sellers, who started the organization, joined Nate Saunders to discuss what they do for men who are struggling in our area.

FayettevilleCon is this Saturday! It's a regional comic convention that is meeting in Fayetteville for the first time. Carmine De Santo, an organizer for the event, joined Nate Saunders to discuss what fans will see there.

There has been a landmark settlement to help preserve the North Carolina wild Red Wolf population. Ben Prater, the Southeast Program Director at Defenders of Wildlife joined Nate Saunders to discuss what's being done to preserve on of North Carolina's wild animals.