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Days after an explosive report by CNN several high-ranking staff members from Mark Robinson's campaign have resigned and now the Lt. Governor is threatening to take CNN to "task" for their reporting. But what does this story mean for North Carolina in the Presidential Race or even those down ballot races where several Council of State seats are up for grabs. With Chris Edwards to talk more about w...

In a move that didn't really take anyone by surprise, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week for the first time since March of 2020. With Chris Edwards to offer more perspective on what this means is CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

With only 43 days until election day, there are a number of stories that will have an impact on North Carolina and the race for the Governor's mansion, White House and other down ballot races, particularly in the wake of an explosive CNN report last week that linked Republican candidate for Governor and current Lt. Governor Mark Robinson to damming comments he made in an online pornographic web si...

Oakland International changing their name, a mouse causing an emergency landing, and southwest airlines making some major changes. All these story's and more as Chris Edwards visits with aviation analyst Jay Ratliff.

Join Wake County Public Libraries now through Oct. 15 to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with more than 25 special events at locations across the county. There will be a number of activities that will be available for the whole family and with Chris Edwards now to talk more about this is Anna Ward, Library Branch Manger Green Road Community Library.

With 43 days until election day, we continue to follow developments that will have impacts on the race for the Governor's Mansion, state-wide races and the White House while also turning an eye to Capitol Hill where lawmakers are staring down the possibility of another Government Shutdown. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of these topics is North Carolina 13th District Congressman Wiley Nickel.

An explosive story from CNN last week has linked Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, who is also the GOP candidate for Governor to damming comments in which he referred to himself as a black Nazi, and a "perv" among many other things. We also heard on Sunday afternoon that several high-ranking staff members within the Robinson campaign have resigned with just 43 days until election day. With Chris Edwards...

An explosive story out from CNN yesterday, ties Lt. Governor and current Republican candidate for Governor, Mark Robinson to an online porn site message board where Robinson, allegedly made comments in which he referred to himself as a black Nazi, and a "perv" among many other damming comments that we can not repeat on this radio program. What does this mean for the Gubernatorial race and the Pres...

The North Carolina continues their home stand on Saturday for the final non-conference game before ACC play gets underway as the Tar Heels host James Madison at Kenan Stadium tomorrow at noon in a game you can hear on WPTF - with Chris Edwards to preview the game tomorrow is the Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell.

There are a lot of great events going on throughout our listening areas as we wind down summer and officially get into fall. With Chris Edwards in our Talk of the Town segment to preview some of their great events going on is Nikki Wall Community Engagement Coordinator for the Town of Selma.

An explosive story out from CNN yesterday, ties Lt. Governor and current Republican candidate for Governor, Mark Robinson to an online porn site message board where Robinson, allegedly made comments in which he referred to himself as a black Nazi, and a "perv" among many other damning comments that we can not repeat on this radio program. After that story, another story out from Politico tying tha...

An explosive story out from CNN yesterday, ties Lt. Governor and current Republican candidate for Governor, Mark Robinson to an online porn site message board where Robinson, allegedly made comments in which he referred to himself as a black Nazi, and a "perv" among many other damming comments that we can not repeat on this radio program. What does this mean for the Gubernatorial race and the Pres...

With less than 50 days until Election Day, the race for the White House is intensifying across the country but in particular in a number of battleground states, including North Carolina where both campaigns have made numerous stops already with more coming this week. On Wednesday, Vice Presidential Candidate and current Ohio Senator JD Vance was in Raleigh to speak with voters. Joining Chris Edwar...

There is a lot of work being done by our law enforcement officials across North Carolina that are working to keep our communities safe, that includes the work the Attorney General is doing with several initiatives currently ongoing. Attorney General Josh Stein joins Chris Edwards to discuss some of the work his office is doing and respond to a recent debate challenge from his Republican opponent a...

With less than 50 days until Election Day, the race for the White House is intensifying across the country but in particular in a number of battleground states, including North Carolina where both campaigns have made numerous stops already with more coming this week. On Wednesday, Vice Presidential Candidate and current Ohio Senator JD Vance was in Raleigh to speak with voters. Joining Chris for p...

A project that feels like it has been in the works for years is getting closer to opening as Phase one of the 540 Project is heading toward completion after a few delays. With Chris Edwards to talk updates on the project is Logen Hodges, Director of Marketing and Communication for the North Carolina Turnpike Authority.

As we head toward Election Day there are a number of state-wide races that have gained lots of attention including the race for Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction with both of those races making headlines this week. All of that as a number of other races will impact the Council of State with Chris Edwards to offer perspective on all of this is Catawba College Political Science Professo...

You are probably growing weary of all the political ads that you are hearing on radio or seeing on television and maybe you are wondering why you are hearing one race and not the other or why you are hearing from one candidate in a race but not their opponent. With Chris Edwards now to break all of this down is our Vice President of News at Curtis Media, Josh Ellis.

Just days after professional baseball left Kinston with the Down East Wood Ducks officially moving to Spartanburg, there was announcement by city leaders on Tuesday that brought professional baseball right back to the town with the announcement that the Down East Bird Dawgs will begin playing this coming spring at Grainger Stadium. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the announcement and the bir...

We continue to highlight the work that law enforcement is doing to keep our communities safe and with Chris Edwards to highlight the work they continue to do for Eastern North Carolina is US Eastern District Attorney Michael Easley.

The home of the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State Basketball has a new name. Leaders from both the Hurricanes and NC State unveiled the signage for the newly named Lenovo Center last week which comes as the company, which has a headquarters in the Triangle will embark upon a 10-year deal to be the naming rights sponsor for the arena. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the deal is David Hamilton,...

We are now less than 50 days away from Election Day and while the races at the top of the ballot have dominated the attention of many national and sate-wide pundits, there are also a number of local races that will be important to our local communities - one of those races is for the School Board in Johnston County and with Chris Edwards in studio to discuss his candidacy is Rick Walker

The Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting on Tuesday to cover a number of topics and many observers believe the Fed might be making a decision on interest rates and will have other economic projections. With Chris Edwards to recap day one of the meeting and look ahead to today is Economic Professor Emeritus at NC State, Dr. Mike Walden.

With less than 50 days until election day, we look at the General Assembly where a changing of the guard is expected with current House Speaker Tim Moore seeking a seat as part of North Carolinas Congressional Delegation in a newly drawn congressional district. Under that backdrop, there was a story in the Assembly last month that pointed to a potential crack in the relationship between the House...

The Raleigh City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday afternoon to approve the moving of Red Hat Amphitheater and closing a block of South Street for the expansion of the Raleigh Convention center. This comes after much back-and-forth between residents of that area and those supporters of the Red Hat Amphitheater. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Kerry Painter, Executive Director and...