WPTF Afternoon News

The Raleigh Police officers who were involved in the arrest of a man who died will not face criminal charges. Darryl Williams died in police custody in January outside of a sweepstakes parlor in Raleigh. Kerwin Pittman, a local community activist, discussed the ruling with Nate Saunders on Wednesday.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Officials are considering upgrading Capital Boulevard in Raleigh to a freeway. This would have massive implications for both drivers and businesses who line the side of the road. Nate Saunders and WPTF traffic reporter Jason Rogers talked through the situation.

The Veterans Life Center produce resources to help veterans in day-to-day life. John Turner from the center joined Nate Saunders on Tuesday.

House Speaker Tim Moore made his first public remarks in response to a lawsuit accusing him of using his power to continue a sexual relationship with a state employee. Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal at Connections Academy Middle School and a former Apex Town Council member, filed the suit against Moore for Alienation of Affection. Nate Saunders discussed the situation with Western Carolina...

Duke University will now provide free tuition for families in North Carolina and South Carolina with incomes below $150,000. The policy will go into effect this fall. Gary Bennett, dean of Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, talked about the new policy with Nate Saunders.

While tech developers have flocked to the Tar Heel state over the last few years, layoffs, including a 4% workforce cuts at Raleigh’s Red Hat have caused concern for some. Andrea Fleming with the NC Tech Association joined Nate Saunders to discuss the drop.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders With 89 vendors selling retro and modern games, collectors and individual sellers, the Raleigh Retro Gamers Summer Expo was slated to be one of the biggest pop-up markets in Raleigh this summer. Jeff Thomas, the Director of Raleigh Retro Gamers, joined Nate Saunders to discuss the event.

Photo Credit: Kristine Bellino Electric vehicle maker Rivian has announced it has agreed to adopt Tesla's charging standard, giving Rivian customers access to the biggest U.S. charging network and adding momentum to Tesla's bid to set the industry standard. Mike Davis joined Nate Saunders to discuss the move.

Trial by Fire. Dominant Championship Wrestling presents AC Devine, Leah Night, and others in Selma on August 12 at the Richard B. Harrison Gym. Nate Saunders spoke with AC Devine and Leah Night about the event and the wrestling career.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Officially, summer arrives Wednesday. Nate Saunders talked with Nick Petro from the National Weather Service about summer weather patterns.

Today is Juneteenth -- which is now a federal holiday. But many may still not know its significance. To find our more, Nate Saunders talked with Harold Mallette of Community Education and Outreach.

Photo Credit: Kristine Bellino Plans are moving ahead for Apple's RTP Campus. To talk about the latest developments, Nate Saunders spoke with Morrisville town council member Steve Rao.

Photo Credit: Durham Public Schools Providing meals for kids. Nate Saunders talked with Jim Keaten, director of school nutrition services at Durham Public Schools, about their summer feeding program.

Across the country, tens of millions of people live within a mile radius of rail routes. As we brace for the hustle and bustle of summer, it's important to remind people about the seriousness of rail safety and what to do to avoid mishaps. This National Safety Month, John Fleps, Vice President of Safety & Environment at Norfolk Southern, discussed the top rail safety tips with Nate Saunders.

Hurricane Season is upon us... but many people do not know how to best prepare for if they ever have to evacuate their home. Nate Saunders and Direct Relief President & CEO Thomas Tighe talked about some of the things most forgotten when evacuation orders are placed.

It's national fudge day! To celebrate, Jeff Hamlin chatted with Kesha Dozier of The Chocolate Boutique.

Photo Credit: LINQ K-12 school districts in North Carolina are bracing for the end of ESSER funding. ESSER is a federal program under the CARES act, designed to help elementary and secondary schools navigate the impacts of COVID, and it will soon expire. To discuss how this could impact our area, Nate Saunders spoke with Amanda Meyers, Director at Wilmington based LINQ.

A drug combination that shows little overall survival benefit in white men with advanced prostate cancer has a far greater effect in Black men with the disease, according to interim results from a study led by the Duke Cancer Institute. Nate Saunders talked with Dr. Daniel George, professor in the departments of Medicine and Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine.

If you are into going to yard sales, head out to Highway 301 Saturday. It's the annual 301 Endless Yard Sale which continues in parts of Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash, and Harnett counties. Donna Bailey Taylor with the Johnston County Visitors Bureau spoke with Nate Saunders about the events.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Raleigh Retro Gamers is holding a Summer Expo Pop-Up Market at Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh Saturday. To find out more, Nate Saunders talked with the Gamers' Jeff Thomas.

Photo Credit: Kristine Bellino On the WPTF Afternoon News, former Republican Congressional candidate Michele Woodhouse and Nate Saunders spoke about how the GOP Governor's race is shaping up.

Photo Credit: Kristine Bellino On the WPTF Afternoon News, Nate Saunders talked with former Republican Congressional candidate Michele Woodhouse about the drama during last weekend's NC GOP Convention.

Sports betting, abortion, and political races... Nate Saunders and Elon Poll director Jason Husser discussed the findings from their latest poll.

The Federal Reserve has applied the "skip" button to interest rate hikes, but say there may more in the future. Other countries central banks are moving ahead with interest rate increases. To find out more, Nate Saunders talked with N.C. State Economics Professor Emertius Mike Walden.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill legalizing gambling on sports and horses in North Carolina. Nate Saunders discussed the developments with Scott Lassiter and Jason Rogers.