WPTF Morning News

As we march ahead toward Election Day, we continue to highlight the races that will appear on the ballot in November which include races for the White House, locally the council of state and a congressional race, too. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for Congress in North Carolina's 13th District is Frank Pierce.

On Tuesday Vice President Harris is set to unveil a wave of economic plans that would impact communities and small businesses in a speech today. That plan calls for expanding tax deduction and costs around starting a small business and removing some of those hurdles to get the business up and running. With Chris Edwards to discuss the plan is the Chair of the Wake County Commissioners Shinica Thom...

We are 62 days away from Election Day and the race for the White House has kicked into high gear with both campaigns making their pitch to voters across our country. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on their campaign is Wake County Representative Sarah Crawford.

As we march ahead toward Election Day, we continue to highlight the races that will appear on the ballot in November which include races for the White House, locally the council of state and a congressional race, too. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for Congress in North Carolina's 13th District is Brad Knott.

Note in the Pocket is a a local non-profit that's mission is to provide quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children and families. Unfortunately the organization has faced growing challenges and weeks of disruptions all stemming from Tropical Storm Debbie that hit our area in August. With Chris Edwards to talk through some of their struggles and how our listeners can help is Dallas Bonav...

We are 62 days away from Election Day and the race for the White House has kicked into high gear with both campaigns making their pitch to voters across our country. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on their campaign is Monica Crowley, Trump Campaign Surrogate.

As the calendar hits September it means that election season is officially underway and in this this wild election year, we have reached the point where ballots are set to be unveiled as North Carolina will become the first state to mail out absentee ballots. State Board of Elections executive director Karen Brinson Bell joins Chris Edwards to discuss different ways to cast your ballot.

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened up the season with a 19-17 win over Minnesota early this morning in a game you heard here on WPTF. With Chris Edwards now to talk about last nights performance and look ahead to next week is the Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell.

There are a number of races that are on the ballot this fall including several that will impact the current Council of State. One of the races that will be decided by voters in the Old North State this November is the Secretary of State when Chad Brown is the Republican and the challenger in the race. Mr. Brown joins Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy.

As traditional calendar students go back to the classroom this week, classes have also started for those students who are home schooled across Wake County and the state at large. With us now to discuss home schooling and some of the benefits and to answer some questions about the process is Melody Martin.

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss their candidacy for the council is current Raleigh City Council mem...

We are less than 70 days away from the election and North Carolina promises to play a key role in the Presidential Election with many pundits calling this one of the key battleground states. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective with North Carolina 2nd District Congresswoman Deborah Ross.

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy for the council is current Raleigh City Councilman an...

Recently the Raleigh Police Department announced the creation of the Civilian Traffic Investigator Unit which is now assigned to handle some of the car accidents around the Capitol City. With Chris Edwards to talk more in depth about the program is Raleigh Police Sergeant Reeves.

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy is Reeves Peeler.

There are a number of state-wide races that have drawn lots of attention this election cycle but at the local level there are even more races that will impact our local communities and municipalities those races include the Raleigh City Council where several at-large seats are on the ballot this fall. With Chris Edwards to discuss his candidacy is James Bledsoe.

Chris Edwards gets the time to talk with Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, about what Donald Trump is expected to do in office and how he plans to fix the issues that are on the minds of Americans.

The city of Raleigh is now one step closer to approving a plan that would make way for a new Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. This is a move that has gotten some pushback from residents living in some of the nearby communities but business owners in downtown say Red Hat is critical to their operations. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Kerry Painter.

A lawsuit filed last week by a Greensboro mother on behalf of her son is raising new questions about Name, Image and Likeness for high school athletes across North Carolina. Rolanda Brandon the mother of Greensboro Grimsley High School quarterback Faizon Brandon field the lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction alleging th...

Those that are on the state health plan will have a new provider soon as Aetna is set to take over as the provider and third party administrator to state employees taking over from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Chris Edwards gets more details of the transition as we discuss other topics with State Treasurer Dale Folwell who joins us in studio this morning.

There are a number local races this November outside of the National and sate-wide races that will impact our local communities on a daily basis. One of those races is for the Board of Education in Johnston County which has a number of candidates that are seeking a post on that Board. With Chris Edwards to talk about the work they have already done on the board and their candidacy for reelection i...

There are a number local races this November outside of the National and sate-wide races that will impact our local communities on a daily basis. One of those races is for the Board of Education in Johnston County which has a number of candidates that are seeking a post on that Board. With Chris Edwards to talk about the work they have already done on the board and their candidacy for reelection i...

We are nearly 70 days away from the Presidential Election and the race for the White House continues to intensify with both candidates hitting the trail hard over the final 2+ months until election day. Chris Edwards previews their campaigns with State Representative Zack Hawkins (D-Durham).

Alex (Ellick) Murdaugh A prominent South Carolina attorney was convicted of the murder of his wife and son in a story that captured the attention of the country. With Chris Edwards to talk about this story is Wall Street Journal Reporter and author of the new book: The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty, Valerie Bauerline.

There are a number of topics and stories that are making headlines across our country and our state, that under the backdrop of our run-up to the 2024 Presidential Election which is about 70 days away. With Chris Edwards for his monthly visit to discuss a number of these topics is the North Carolina Senior Senator Thom Tillis.