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The Salvation Army has started their yearly angel tree program at Crabtree Valley Mall. Jeff Hamlin talks about Christine Rogers with the Salivation Army about how you can help participate and help people gets gifts this Christmas they otherwise wouldn't have.

With record breaking early voter turnout in the state many people are surprised to find out overall voter turnout in North Carolina was quite low. Jeff Hamlin talks with independent journalist Bryan Anderson about state wide voter turn out and what caused less voters this election.

Jeff Hamlin is joined by John Dinan, Wake Forest Professor of Politics and International Affairs to talk about the multiple state races that were on the ballot this year and what the future holds for North Carolina.

Jeff Hamlin takes the time to talk with Stacy Lyn of CBS news about the Concession Speech Kamala Harris preformed yesterday at Howard University and what is next from the Democratic party.

Voters in North Carolina made their voices heard on Tuesday night, casting their votes for several races including multiple spots on the Council of State that were up for grabs, one of those races is for State Auditor and at this hour the race not yet totally over or called by the Associated Press but it does appear likely that Dave Boliek is on the verge of becoming the next Auditor with 99% of t...

The election results are mostly in as voters across the country and locally across North Carolina have made their voices heard for the next leaders of our state and our country, Chris Edwards breaks it all down this morning with Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennan.

Many might waking up this morning with an added feeling of stress or being anxious based on the results or the impending results of this election season, with Chris Edwards to offer tips on how to cope with some of those feelings about the country and the Election is Sarah Coates with 180 counseling.

Voters in North Carolina made their voices heard on Tuesday night, casting their votes for several races including multiple spots on the Council of State that were up for grabs, one of those races is for State Insurance Commissioner where Mike Causey will win reelection for his post as the Insurance Commissioner and the Commissioner is kind enough to joins Chris Edwards.

With Election Day here voters are getting out to determine the future of our country. Chris Edwards has the pleasure to speak with Minnesota Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz, to give some last minute comments to votes. (Getty Image: Brandon Bell)

After months of talk, rallies and debate, election day is finally here - although millions of North Carolinians have already cast their vote with record early voting turnout with Chris Edwards to talk about the voting turnout, what you need to know if you are voting today and more is Karen Brinson-Bell, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. (Getty Image: Kent Nishimura...

We have reached the finish line of the 2024 election season. The candidates are making their final pitches to the voters across North Carolina where the race for the White House remains extremely close. Across North Carolina a number of state-wide races are also being decided by the voters and with Chris Edwards to offer perspective is the Chairmen of the Republican National Committee Michael What...

After months of talk, rallies and debate, election day is finally here - although millions of North Carolinians have already cast their vote with record early voting turnout with Chris Edwards now to offer last minute perspective on this election day is the 75th Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper. (Getty Image: Jeff Hahne)

After months of talk, rallies and debate, election day is finally here - although millions of North Carolinians have already cast their vote with record early voting turnout with Chris Edwards to offer last minute perspective on this election day is former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney. (Getty Image: Sarah Rice)

Jeff Hamlin takes the time to talk with Andy Beshear, the Governor of Kentucky, to urge people to get out and vote and why he supports Kamala Harris.

Jay Ratliff, our favorite aviation analyst, chats with Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Morning News Show about Boeing about to dismantle their D.E.I. department, Southwest Airlines raising their bag fees big time, and much more.

Tomorrow is election day and to give us one last look about what's going on in the battle ground states, Jeff Hamlin talks with David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

Jeff Hamlin speaks with Jill Schlesinger, from CBS's Jill On Money, about the best way to trade stocks in the given economy.

North Carolina got back on track last week with a victory on the road at Virginia and the Tar Heels look to keep it going tomorrow afternoon as they visit Florida's Capitol City of Tallahassee to take on the Florida State Seminoles, a game you can hear right here on WPTF with our coverage beginning at 1:30. With Chris Edwards to preview tomorrow's game is the Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell.

We are coming down the home stretch of this election season and while the races as the top of the ballot are getting a lot of attention, there are several key races for state house and state Senate that will be decided by North Carolina voters. With Chris Edwards to talk about their campaign for reelection as a State Senator in District 11 is Senator Lisa Stone Barnes.

Just four days away from election day and there are a number of topics to discuss as it relates to the Election. From the race for the Presidency to Council of State in North Carolina but something that has not been discussed at length is the balance of power in the General Assembly. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this topic is Ren Larson, writer for the Assembly.

As we get into November we look ahead toward Veterans Day which comes up in just a couple of weeks and locally a number of Veteran's Day Events are taking place but today we highlight on specific event coming up next weekend in Kitrell, North Carolina and with Chris Edwards to discuss his event is Sean Fallon.

As we get into the winter months and the weather begins to turn colder it brings to mind the homeless population of Wake County and we wanted to shed light on the work that is being done to provide resources to those who might be down on their luck. With Chris Edwards to discuss further is David Harris Wake County Housing Services Program Manager.

We continue to follow the impact from Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina which includes a number of business and industries that are trying to rebuild and recover following the devastation of the storm in September. With Chris Edwards to talk about their work is Larry Smith, owner of Merlyn Farms in Western North Carolina.

Just five days until election day and both candidates are making their final pitches to the American people as the race for the White House remains close nationally, but in our state, remains at a basic tie. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective on the race is RNC National Spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko.

It is Halloween! That means kids both big and small will head out tonight for the Annual Trick or Treat Celebration and with it comes a ton of candy. Something that our next guests has mixed feelings about. Joining Chris Edwards to talk about Trick or Treating and how it could impact your kids teeth is Dr. Charles Ashley Mann of Dr. C Ashley Mann & Associates Family Dentistry and the host of T...