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On Monday the North Carolina State Senate debated, voted and passed along party lines a bill on school vouchers which also ties immigration to the voucher program for opportunity scholarships in what is now known as House Bill 10 which passed. This bill calls for $248 million in nonrecurring funds for Opportunity scholarships for all students attending private schools while also adding another $21...

On this 23rd anniversary of September 11, Habitat for Humanity of Durham is hosting their 9/11 Week of Service and Remembrance beginning today and running through Saturday. With Chris Edwards to discuss this week of service is Kristen Ford, Supervisor of Volunteer Engagement for Habitat Durham.

The town of Clayton will host the Bands, Beer and Barbeque Cookoff in Downtown Clayton this weekend where over 20 teams from across North Carolina, Kansas and Missouri will come to town with their best flavors, patron can come to downtown to enjoy the food, sip on some drinks and enjoy some live music. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the event is Paul Auclair and Christy Thompson.

On Monday the North Carolina State Senate debated, voted and passed along party lines a bill on school vouchers which also ties immigration to the voucher program for opportunity scholarships in what is now known as House Bill 10 which passed. This bill calls for $248 million in nonrecurring funds for Opportunity scholarships for all students attending private schools while also adding another $21...

There is less then 60 days away from the presidential election and it seems to be almost neck and neck in the polls. Chris Edwards takes some time to speak with the son of former President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, about the message he intends to get by to all the undecided voters.

The first and perhaps only Presidential Debate is tonight in Philadelphia between Former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Our coverage of the debate on WPTF will start at 8:30 and with Chris Edwards to preview this debate is North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah Ross.

There are a number of key issues that impact the lives of North Carolinians both at the national and state-wide level this comes under the backdrop of the race for the White House and a number of other state-wide races that will shape the council of state in North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to discuss a number of these topics is North Carolina Senator Ted Budd.

When the July jobs report was released, it sparked concern that the economy was heading towards a recession which caused a sell-off for many global stocks however in the weeks following that July report some of the confidence has improved but that only lasted until the first trading day after the Labor Day Holiday. With Chris Edwards to break it all down is CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesing...

A new piece came out on Friday from NC State Professor Emeritus Dr. Mike Walden that asks the question, can the President Control the Economy? In the piece, Dr. Walden lays out how much the race for the White House in November will impact our day-to-day economy. Dr. Walden joins Chris Edwards to discuss further.

A lot of legal news coming out late last week that has caught the attention of the public as a Judge delayed the sentencing in Former President Donald Trump's hush money case until after the election and also last week Hunter Biden, Son of President Joe Biden announced a plea deal in a move that surprised many. With Chris Edwards to break it all down is CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum.

Support Animals roaming around airports becoming more common around the country and it isn't just dogs. A former American Airlines mechanic gets nine years in prison for smuggling, and airlines ending their post-Covid hiring spree, all these story's and more with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

The 2024 Election is rapidly approaching with election day now less than 60 days until voters go to the polls to decide who will be the next President and also select other leaders in North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to discuss the race and the issues is Sloan Duvall, President of the Young Democrats at the University of North Carolina.

Today is National Emergency Services Day and we wanted to take the time to honor those who protect and serve our communities each day. This morning we get perspective on Fire, EMS and Emergency Management in Wake County from all three agencies - with Chris Edwards from Wake County Emergency Management is Autumn Goheen, Greg Guillaume from Wake County EMS and Chief Ronny Mizell from the Wake/New Ho...

The college football season marches into week two and there are a number of big time match-ups. Locally the North Carolina Tar Heels get set to open up the home portion of their schedule as Carolina welcomes Charlotte to Kenan Stadium Saturday afternoon in a game that you can hear on WPTF. With Chris Edwards to preview this weeks contest is the Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell.

The Wake County Public School System announced earlier this week their four-year graduation rates reached an all-time high and proficiency on standardized state test approached or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in many subjects, according to data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Brad McMillen, Assistant Superintendent for Data, R...

This weekend marks the end of the Minor League Baseball season for many teams but for one team and one community in our state, it marks the end of an era. On Sunday the Down East Wood Ducks will play their final game of the Carolina League season but it will also be the final professional baseball game played in Kinston for the foreseeable future as the franchise will relocate. With Chris Edwards...

We are less than 60 days away from the 2024 Election and a number of races will be on the ballot this fall from the Presidential Election to a number of Council of State races across the Old North State. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the race is Wake County Representative Maria Cervania.

With 60 days until election day, a number of political races are gaining attention with national and state-wide races across North Carolina with Chris Edwards to offer perspective on these races as well as preview the Presidential Debate is Catawba College Political Science Professor, Dr. Michael Bitzer.

A deadly school shooting in Winder, Georgia has left two students and two teacher dead with as many as nine others injured after, according to police a 14-year old student opened fire just after classes started. With us now to offer perspective is retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck.

There are just 60 days until election day in November and a number of races in our state are drawing lots of interest including the race for Governor where Attorney General Josh Stein (D) is facing off with Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R) in a race that is gaining national attention with North Carolina squarely listed as a battle ground state. Attorney General Stein joins Chris Edwards to discuss h...

There are just 60 days until the Presidential Election as North Carolina is positioned as a battleground state as the race for the White House heats up and both Presidential campaigns making their pitch to voters across the Old North State. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Tommy Pigott, Communications Director for the RNC.

Last night while speaking at Duke University in Durham, former Wyoming Congresswomen Liz Cheney said she was endorsing and would vote for Vice President Harris becoming the second former Republican member of congress to support the Vice President over Former President Donald Trump. With Chris Edwards to discuss this Scott Peoples.

We are about 60 days away from Election Day and a number of races across North Carolina are picking up steam and intensity. Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennan joins Chris Edwards to discuss some of the key headlines in this post Labor Day sprint to the finish line.

Duke Energy customers might see an increase in their bill over the next couple of months before prices go back down after the first of the year. We get some of the key points as well as talk tips to keep those prices down as we approach the fall with Duke Energy Spokesperson Jeff Brooks.

An article that was released on Tuesday on the web site, The Assembly, which outlines a long relationship between Republican Gubentorial Candidate and current North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and an adult store in Greensboro where the Lt. Governor was, according to the story, a regular customer. John Drescher, Senior Editor at The Assembly, joins Chris Edwards in studio to talk about this...