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In 2024 more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer but the good news to that fact is when the cancer is caught in its earliest, localized states, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we want to do our part to highlight the great work that is going on in terms of research, awareness and hopefully one day, finding a cure. With C...

As we continue to follow the rescue and recovery from Hurricane Helene there are so many challenges facing those in Western North Carolina from the loss of loved ones, destruction of property - the thought of cleaning up and rebuilding could be overwhelming for some and that could lead to mental health challenges, with Chris Edwards to discuss the resources available to those in Western North Caro...

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week with Chris Edwards to talk about those efforts is North Carolina Labor Commissioner, Josh Dobson.

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week and those impacts stretch also to farms where livelihoods have been upended, farms destroyed and livestock killed. With Chris Edwards to talk about the impact of Helene on our farmers in Western North Carolina is former North Carolina Congressman and current North Carolina Farm Services Di...

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week and a number of organizations are out front helping lead the recovery efforts to assist those in Western North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to talk more about their efforts to aid our friends in the West is Todd Unzicker who is part of the executive team at the North Carolina Baptists Stat...

In a story that we've been following for several weeks, the dockworker strike that began earlier this week where 45,000 dockworkers went on strike after they were unable to come to terms over wages and automation of ports has been put on pause. With Chris Edwards to talk more in depth about this story is Lauren Beagen, the founder and CEO of Maritime Professor and a maritime attorney.

The North Carolina Tar Heels return to Kenan Stadium this week for another conference test as the Pittsburgh Panthers come to town for a noon kick-off. You can hear the game right here on WPTF with coverage beginning at 10 am. With Chris Edwards to recap that tough loss to Duke last week and look ahead to tomorrow's game is the Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell.

Chris Edwards spoke with Attorney General Josh Stein about recovery efforts post hurricane Helene and how to avoid people talking advantage of the disaster.

Hurricane Helene made its way through Western North Carolina last week leaving in its wake devastating destruction, numerous deaths and forcing so many communities to rebuild. On Wednesday, President Biden was in our state to visit the Emergency Operations Center and tour the damage in the Mountains. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on how to handle the response to a storm like this is form...

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week with Chris Edwards to talk about those efforts is Tom Campbell.

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week with Chris Edwards to talk about those efforts is North Carolina State Senator Warren Daniel who represents Buncombe, Burke and McDowell counties.

We continue to follow the impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina where the cleanup is just beginning after devastating flooding and other damage. With Chris Edwards is North Carolina 11th District Congressman, Chuck Edwards

There are so many things to love about our country and one of the things we love the most is the history and the beauty of the People's House, the US Capitol in Washington, the home to lawmakers, so many historic moments and of course National Statuary Hall. Chris Edwards get perspective now on the US Capitol, its history and why it is so important to us as we visit with the President of the US Ca...

As our friends in Western North Carolina continue to feel the impacts from Hurricane Helene, several organizations in the triangle are helping out with essential items for those who are picking up the pieces after having their homes destroyed and lives upended. With Chris Edwards to discuss what they are doing to help and how you can get involved is Mike DeSanti with the Red Cross of North Carolin...

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week with Chris Edwards to talk about those efforts is the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Kody Kinsley.

We continue to follow the cleanup and recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene last week with Chris Edwards to talk about those efforts is North Carolina Representative from Buncombe County Eric Ager.

A pretty special event going on today with the Raleigh Police Department and the community. In our Talk of the Town segment this morning Chris Edwards visits with Raleigh Police Lt. Jason Borneo to tell us more about today's Coffee with a Cop.

As we get into the fall months, many festivals and celebrations are on the docket in many of our local communities. Coming up in Fuquay-Varina this week they will host Celebrate Fuquay-Varina which kicks-off with a concert tomorrow. In our Talk of the Town segment this morning we visit with Fuquay-Varina mayor Blake Messengill.

In a story that we've been following for several weeks, at midnight 45,000 dockworkers went on strike after they were unable to come to terms over wages and automation of ports. With Chris Edwards to talk more in depth about this story is Lauren Beagen, the founder and CEO of Maritime Professor and a maritime attorney

The first and only scheduled Vice Presidential Debate is scheduled for tonight in New York - you can hear the debate with coverage beginning at 8:30 here on WPTF as JD Vance and Tim Walz face off. With Chris Edwards to preview tonight's debate is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

The first and only scheduled Vice Presidential Debate is scheduled for tonight in New York - you can hear the debate with coverage beginning at 8:30 here on WPTF as JD Vance and Tim Walz face off. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Dr. John Purakal, Duke University doctor and a DNC Surrogate.

We continue to follow the impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina where the cleanup is just beginning after devastating flooding and other damage. With Chris Edwards to talk about the recovery process and how insurance will work after all of this damage is North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey.

With over a month until North Carolinians go to the polls there are a number of state-wide races that will impact the council of state. One of those races that is on the ballot this fall is for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mo Green.

Within the last few weeks the General Assembly returned to Raleigh to pass House Bill 10 which clears the backlog of nearly 55,000 opportunity scholarship applicants who would like to attend private schools and would also provide $248 million in nonrecurring funds for those attending those schools. That bill was vetoed by Governor Cooper last week and now some are calling on legislators to reach a...

Coming up tomorrow night, Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz will debate in their first and only scheduled Vice Presidential Debate. With Chris Edwards to talk about the history of Vice Presidential Debates and the impact it could have on this years election is former teacher and current YouTuber Matt Beat.