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.After county leaders delayed a key vote, representatives from WakeMed and Charlotte's Atrium Health met with reporters to lay out why the combination is the right choice for the region. WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig (GENT-ZIG) says this move is a positive step.

Local leaders in Vance, Halifax and surrounding counties react to a controversial section of Senate Bill 214 that could allow Franklin County to seize property without local approval. Officials call the proposal an overreach, raising concerns about property rights, water infrastructure and loss of local control, as opposition builds ahead of a possible vote in Raleigh. Read more: https://www.wptf....

UNC System President Peter Hans delivers his report to the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors during its February 2026 meeting in Raleigh, N.C. Hans addressed tuition decisions, updates on academic freedom and the financial outlook for the state’s public universities.

Chrissy Anderson from the National Weather Service explains how recent storms developed, why impacts varied across the region and what forecasters look for when issuing watches and warnings. She also shares how residents can better understand alerts and prepare for the next round of severe weather.

Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell Allison discusses record enrollment. For the fourth straight year, FSU reached an all-time high enrollment with 7,628 students, surpassing last year’s record of 7,100 by more than 500. The freshman class is the largest since 2007 with 820 students, who arrived with an average GPA of 3.32.

Speaker Destin Hall provides the GOP response to Gov. Josh Stein's State of the State Address, which was delivered on March 12, 2025 in Raleigh, NC.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein delivers his 2025 State of the State address at the Legislative Building on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Raleigh N.C.

Wake County Senior Games 2025

Governor Josh Stein declares State of Emergency in advance of winter storm.

Rep. Brenden Jones (R-Columbus, Robeson) addresses Laura Hogshead, head of the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency at the conclusion of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery. (November 18. 2024)

Former President Donald Trump delivers victory speech on Election Night - November 6, 2024

State budget director Kristin Walker outlines Gov Cooper's request for state disaster relief funding - Oct 23, 2024

State Board of Elections executive director Karen Brinson Bell delivers remarks at the Board's October 7, 2024 meeting in Raleigh, NC.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joins Mark Norris with High County Radio to discuss the federal response to devastating flooding in western NC. Buttigieg also clears the air on rumors suggesting that flight restrictions are blocking private helicopters from assisting with rescue and recovery efforts.

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell speaks on recovery efforts in western NC (October 7, 2024)

Gov. Roy Cooper delivers an update on Helene rescue and recovery efforts on Oct. 7, 2024

State Board of Elections executive director Karen Brinson Bell discusses impact of Hurricane Helene and how state and local county boards of elections are dealing with the devastation caused in Western North Carolina.

Federal officials are on the ground in Western North Carolinal which was hard hit by Hurricane Helene. FEMA director Deanne Criswell spoke with reporters while surveying damage near Asheville.

Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler talks with Southern Farm Network's Mike Davis about the aerial and on-the-ground tour of damage caused by flooding in Western North Carolina.

Dr. Michael Walden is an economist and professor at North Carolina State University. He holds the position of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NC State University, and is also a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management. Dr. Walden joins Don Curtis to discuss artific...

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans.

Natron Energy, a leader in sodium-ion battery technology, has announced plans to establish the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States at the Kingsboro megasite in Edgecombe County. The $1.4 billion capital investment will create over 1,000 jobs in the region.

WPTF highlights the incredible career of Johnston County native and legendary broadcaster, Carl Lamm. This program, which originally aired in 2019, reflects on the 72 years Lamm served his listeners and surrounding community.