WPTF Morning News

There are thousands of students in Wake County are back in the classroom today with Traditional Calendar schools back in session this morning. With Chris Edwards to preview the first day of school and the school year ahead is the Superintendent of Wake County Schools Dr. Robert Taylor.

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. With Chris Edwards to preview their campaign is Elizabeth Pipko, RNC National Spokeswomen.

The FAA change the "No Smoking rule", Southwest might be making some changes, and some people are saying the future of air travel is eclectic. All these story's and more in Chris Edwards weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

After a heavy military exchange on Sunday, both Israel and Hezbollah seem to be indicating they are stepping back. This comes as Hezbollah's leader says the attack was in response to Israel killing a top militant commander in Beirut last month. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this conflict as well as provide an update on the Russia/Ukraine conflict is CBS News Military Correspondent Jef...

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 Robert Steele.

Air Experts is seeking nominations for neighbors in need to be the program’s deserving recipient this year. Nominees that are a good fit for the program are community heroes, always putting others first. Whether it be someone who has lost their job, a struggling veteran, disabled, ill, elderly, or someone with limited income, Feel The Love is designed to help alleviate the issue of deserving indiv...

The Democratic National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night with Vice President Harris officially accepting the parties nomination for the Presidency. However, the final day of the Convention in Chicago had a North Carolina flare with Governor Roy Cooper introducing the Vice President last night but earlier in the evening, Wake County educator Eric Fitts addressed the convention and Mr. Fitts...

A report released on Thursday by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that Wake County welcomed a record 18.5 million visitors in 2023. With Chris Edwards to discuss these numbers and what it means for Raleigh is Denny Edwards, President and CEO of Greater Raleigh Visitors Bureau.

The Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Chicago last night with Vice President Harris officially becoming the democratic parties nominee for President as she addressed the convention. With us now to offer perspective and a rebuttal from last night at the convention is Abel Maldonado former Lt. Governor of California and a Trump Campaign Surrogate.

August is National Dog Month and now seems like a perfect time to bring that perfect pet into the life of you and your family. With Chris Edwards to talk about pet adoption and how you can bring your forever friend home is Meagan Frost with the Wake County Animal Shelter.

The Democratic National Convention continued on Wednesday night in Chicago and on the third night of the DNC Minnesota Governor officially accepted the nomination for the Vice Presidency. That convention will wrap up tonight with Vice President Harris formally accepting the nomination and addressing the delegates - with Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the convention is Wiley Nickel, North Ca...

The Democratic National Convention concludes tonight with Vice President Harris formally accepting the Democratic Parties nomination for the Presidency. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective on what we have seen this week as well as other items of note from the Presidential Race and races around our state is Dr. Michael Bitzer, Catawba College Political Science Director.

On Wednesday, former President Trump was in Asheboro to campaign with his running mate, JD Vance. This was the first outdoor rally for Mr. Trump since last month's assassination attempt and the former President spent a large portion of his speech critiquing his opponents this fall. However, the GOP nominee did spend time talking about National Security Issues as well as some proposals within the T...

The Democratic National Convention continued on Wednesday night in Chicago and on the third night of the DNC Minnesota Governor officially accepted the nomination for the Vice Presidency. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective and a rebuttal of last night at the convention is Sonny Joy Nelson, Trump Campaign's Director of Media Affairs.

Michael Easley, U.S. District Attorney for Eastern District of North Carolina, has been taking action against drug trafficking and gun violence in his district. He has helped get more federal support to local law enforcement and is tackling each part of his district differently deepening on their needs. There has also been a heavy focus on helping kids that are at high risk to become members of ga...

The Democratic National Convention continued on Tuesday night in Chicago where former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered key note addresses. With Chris Edwards to offer a rebuttal of yesterday at the DNC is Jessie Jane Duff, Gunnery Sergeant and Veterans for Trump Executive Director.

August is National Golf Month and in North Carolina we have thousands of tremendous golf courses for a game that continues to rise in popularity. With Chris Edwards to discuss golf in North Carolina as well as the game as a whole is Jack Nance, Executive Director of the Carolinas Golf Association.

Their are several state-wide races that are on the ballot this fall in North Carolina and one of them is the race for the Attorney General. With Chris Edwards to discuss the race as well as one of the events he has coming up across the state is Dan Bishop.

The Democratic National Convention continued on Tuesday night in Chicago where former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered key note addresses. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective on yesterday at the DNC and to preview what's coming up today is Eric Wiloughby, a DNC Delegate from North Carolina.

The Democratic National Convention got underway on Monday night in Chicago as Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, First Lady Jill Biden and outgoing President Joe Biden addressing the delegates. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on night one oat the DNC and look ahead to today is Devin Freeman a DNC Delegate from North Carolina.

The Democratic National Convention got underway on Monday night in Chicago as Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, First Lady Jill Biden and outgoing President Joe Biden addressing the delegates. With Chris Edwards to offer a rebuttal of last night at the DNC is Former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and a Trump campaign surrogate, Jay Town.

Pork is not only a mainstay in our diet but also a delicious addition to any meal and since today is National Bacon Lovers Day it gives us a reason to talk a little bacon and the pork industry as a whole. Here is the Conversation Chris Edwards had with Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council.

The Democratic National Convention got underway on Monday with speeches from Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton as well as the keynote address from outgoing President Joe Biden. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the DNC, the race for the White House as well as the race for the Governor's Mansion in North Carolina is Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennen.

The Democratic National Convention gets underway today in Chicago where the Harris and Walz ticket will officially become the Democratic ticket. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective and rebuttal to the DNC is Caroline Sunshine, Trump Campaign Deputy Communications Director.

The Democratic National Convention gets underway today in Chicago where both the first lady and President are expect to speak, additionally, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will address the delegates. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the Democratic National Convention is Wake County Representative and DNC Delegate Maria Cervania.