WPTF Morning News

There is much to discuss when it comes to Capitol Hill where things are busy for the 119th congress. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on a number of topics is North Carolina 13th District Congressman, Brad Knott.

In a new story written for The Assembly, Ren Larson chronicles the journey of new State Auditor Dave Bolick who after being elected to his post was given oversight of the State Board of Elections - that oversight set to begin in May pending the outcome of legal challenges. With Chris Edwards to discuss her story is Ren Larson writer for the Assembly.

In celebration of American Heart Month, Wake County Public Libraries announces a new partnership with the American Heart Association to make blood pressure monitors available for checkout at six local libraries. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this program and other things going on at the libraries across Wake County is the Deputy Library Director for Wake County Libraries Ann Burlingame.

Western North Carolina continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Helene and while some of the recent news like a section of I-40 in Haywood County reopening by March, there is still a lot of work to be done and FEMA remains on the ground providing assistance for those who have been impacted by this storm. With Chris Edwards to talk through some of the work they are doing in Western North Carolina...

A new story out at the Assembly chronicles how the Board of Trustees at the University of North Carolina has lost the authority of the Athletics Department. This in the wake of the hiring of Bill Belicheck as the new football coach at North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to discuss this story and his reporting on it is Matt Hartman with The Assembly.

A bill introduced this week in the North Carolina House entitled the NC Digital Assets Investments Act would authorize the State Treasurer to diversify the states investment portfolio by incorporating digital assets such as Bitcoin into North Carolina's investment funds. What does all this mean, with Chris Edwards to shed some light on all of this is Dan Spuller, Co-Chair of the North Carolina Blo...

It seems like everyone has been getting sick and the numbers would back that up with flu cases on the rise in North Carolina we wanted to talk about this issue and find out why these cases are higher in our state and what we can do to prevent getting sick. So Chris Edwards turned to the expert Dr. Lauren Siewny, Doctor and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Duke University.

There is much to discuss as it relates to the General Assembly which remains in session in Raleigh. From Hurricane Helene recovery to new bills that have been introduced Chris Edwards get perspective on this and other topics from Wake County State Senator Jay Chaudhuri.

Despite the cold weather and dreary temperatures spring time and warmer weather are on the way soon and now is the perfect time to start planning that vacation for spring break or even look ahead to your summer vacation - and as you plan those trips North Carolina offers so many destination spots that you might not have considered. With Chris Edwards to talk about travel in the Old North State is...

There is much to talk about as it relates to Capitol Hill, from Cabinet Confirmations. Executive Orders and other items that need to be addressed by the 119th Congress. Chris Edwads get the latest on all of this from North Carolina Senator Ted Budd.

We wanted to take a few minutes to highlight some of the great things going on with our local communities as we look ahead to the spring months and in our Talk of the Town segment this morning, we visit with our friends at the Town of Holly Springs and with Chris Edwards to talk about all the great things going on in their community is the Mayor of Holly Springs Sean Mayefskie

The new members of the Council of State had their first meeting together last week that as these new members settle into their respective roles. With Chris Edwards for his monthly check-in to talk about that meeting and other things going on is North Carolina State Auditor Dave Bolick.

There is much to talk about as it relates to Capitol Hill, from Cabinet Confirmations. Executive Orders and other items that need to be addressed by the 119th Congress. We get the latest on all of this from North Carolina 5th District Congresswomen Dr. Virginia Foxx.

As we approach Valentine's Day we think about flowers, chocolates and all of the other things that come with the day of love, but as you are thinking about that special someone might be a good idea to also have that conversation about their money. With Chris Edwards to discuss is CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

There was a ruling on Friday in the ongoing battle for the seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court as a superior court judge ruled those some 60,000 ballots should not be thrown out, in a victory for sitting Justice Allison Riggs. With us now to discuss further is Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennen.

Another deadly plane crash, top 25 airlines have been announced, and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

We wanted to take a few minutes to highlight some of the great things going on with our local communities as we look ahead to the spring months and in our Talk of the Town segment this morning, Chris Edwards visits with our friends at the Town of Wendell and with us now to talk about all the great things going on in their community is the Mayor of Wendell Virginia Gray.

The North Carolina AG Development Forum wrapped up yesterday at the State Fairgrounds. Among the highlights, Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler ceremonially sworn in for another term as well as other roundtable discussions. With Chris Edwards to break it down is Mike Davis of the Southern Farm Network.

Avian Influenza has been affecting more then just the egg prices, it has also been affecting the many backyard flocks of North Carolina. Joining Chris Edwards and Harrison Riddle to talk about what to look for in your flock and what to do should you suspect an outbreak of Avian Influenza is Dr. Maximilan Groteluzchen, Veterinarian at Kittrell Animal Hospital, with a Bachelors of Veterinary Medicin...

There are a number of AG related stories over the last couple of weeks from the bird flu and its impact on the price of eggs to tariffs that could impact the goods and services you buy at the grocery store, what do you need to know about these and other issues, Chris Edwards gets perspective now from Dr. Jeffrey Dorman, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NC State Uni...

A popular Wake County program is back again this year as legal professionals will again be on hand to offer legal advice for families in Wake County. Entering its second year, the Lawyers in your Library Program is a collaboration between Wake County Public Libraries and the Wake County Legal Support Center. With Chris Edwards to discuss this program more in depth is Anh LyJordan, Director of the...

The Wake County Board of Commissioners elected a new chair earlier this week as they voted Susan Evans the head of the board following the departure of Matt Calabria to join Governor Josh Stein's office. With Chris Edwards to talk about her new position is the Chair of the Wake County Commissioners Susan Evans.

The race for a seat on the North Carolina State Supreme Court continues after a legal challenge to the 4th Circuit by the challenger in the race Judge Jefferson Griffin who asked the court to throw out 60,000 ballots saying those were illegal. Sitting Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs currently leads by more than 700 votes in the race. Earlier this week the 4th Circuit of the US Court of Appeals...

Tulsi Gabbard was voted out of committee yesterday and now heads to the full senate for confirmation as the Director of National Intelligence this as Israel and Hamas enter into negations to further their ceasefire agreement and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump yesterday which provided several noteworthy topics. Chris Edwards get the latest on all of this from CBS...

There has been much talk over the last week about public schools as the Trump Administration implemented polices aimed at immigration enforcement and many local schools systems have reacted and implemented policies on what they can and can not do if ICE agents show up at schools. With Chris Edwards to discuss this and other topics is Dr. Robert Taylor, Superintendent of Wake County Public Schools.