WPTF Morning News

Today is National Merry-Go-Round day and one of the places in our area that has one of the best merry-go-rounds as well as many other attractions for kids of all ages is Pullen Park in Raleigh. Chris Edwards go's in-depth to learn more about the history of the park and to find out what events are going on this for the rest of the summer with the Operations Manager for Pullen Park, Andrew Boos.

President Biden is set to address the nation tonight just days after dropping out of the race for the White House this as current Vice President Kamala Harris has enough delegates to be the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party. While all of this is going on, President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Charlotte later today. With Chris Edwards to give perspective on all this is Michele...

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) North Carolina Chapter today announced that it will receive $67.8 million to conserve and restore peatlands, resulting in significant reductions of carbon dioxide emissions. The money is part of an historic $421 million grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program. With Chris Edwards now to talk more in depth is De...

On Tuesday, Illinois Police released the bodycam video of a fatal shooting of an African American women in her home as 36-year old Sonya Massey who had called 911 for help was shot and now the deputy is facing murder charges. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is retired New York Police Lt. Steve Hauck.

A lot has been made about the changing political landscape across the country from movement at the top of the Democratic ticket to possible Vice President picks, polling is at the heart of it all. Chris Edwards gets some polling insight from Tom Jensen with Public Policy Polling.

Vice President Kamala Harris held her first rally since becoming the presumptive Democratic Nominee on Tuesday with an event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harris has secured enough delegates to become the parties nominee for the Presidency after current President Joe Biden decided over the weekend to drop out of the race. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is Sloan Duvall, President of the UNC You...

After President Joe Biden decided not to seek reelection over the weekend the Democratic Party seems to have coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris as she now has enough delegates to be the parties nominee. Now the question turns to selecting a Vice President and on the short list of possible running mates is North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. With Chris Edwards to offer some perspective o...

July is National Blueberry Month and in North Carolina, blueberries are a popular summertime snack and a popular ingredient in whatever dessert is being made across the Old North State. With Chris Edwards to talk more about blueberries and their importance to people and to our state is Bill Cline, Extension Specialist of Small Fruit Production and Pathology at NC State.

Former President Donald Trump will be back in North Carolina today holding a rally in Charlotte just days after Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to become the Democratic Parties nominee for the Presidency after Joe Biden dropped out of the race over the weekend. With us now to preview Mr. Trump's visit as well as to offer perspective on the race as a whole is Michael Whatl...

Former President Donald Trump will be back in North Carolina today holding a rally in Charlotte just days after Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to become the Democratic Parties nominee for the Presidency after Joe Biden dropped out of the race over the weekend. With Chris Edwards to preview Mr. Trump's visit as well as to offer perspective on the race as a whole is former...

The weather in North Carolina has created highs and lows for farmers in our state over the last month - from extreme heat to drought conditions to now days of rain, our farmers continue to face challenges on a daily basis, with Chris Edwards to offer an update on how the weather has impacted our farms is Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network.

The Democratic Party is rallying behind Vice President Harris as she now has enough delegates to move forward as the parties nominee for the Presidency and challenge Donald Trump after President Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective is North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah Ross. (Photo Provided by Official Deborah Ross Website)

There are a number of noteworthy items at Raleigh-Durham International Airport from new airlines coming to town to an overwhelming number of travelers coming through the gates this summer - we get the latest now from Stephanie Hawco.

With the rise in popularity of mental health services in a post-COVID world where folks are more willing to acknowledge these sorts of struggles, many are familiar with the challenge of finding a therapist. This can prove especially difficult for those who fail to see their lived experience reflected in the mental health providers available to them. For example, it’s estimated that only 4% of ther...

July is National Independent Retailer Month and all month long we will highlight Independent retailers in our communities that are working each day to provide goods and services to those in our areas. Today we visit with Molly Goldston, Founder and Executive Director of Saving Grace Animals for Adoption & Saving Grace Supply Company.

On Sunday, President Joe Biden released a statement via social media announcing he was not going to run for reelection, that currently leave the democratic party without someone a the top of their ticket. This announcement comes just days after the GOP wrapped up the Republican National Convention where they officially nominated Donald Trump for a third time to be their parties choice for the Pres...

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff is joined by Chris Edwards to about the recent CrownStrike outage and how it affected airlines all over the US, as well as a potential strike averted between America Airlines workers.

Chris Edwards take the time to talk with Brad Crone, the President of Campaign Connections, about President Biden's withdraw from the upcoming presidential race.

President Joe Biden released a statement via social media on Sunday afternoon announcing he was not going to seek a second term and endorsed his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. With us now to offer some perspective and to help guide us into what comes next is CBS News Correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

President Joe Biden released a statement via social media on Sunday afternoon announcing he was not going to seek a second term and endorsed his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. With Chris Edwards to offer some perspective and to help guide us into what comes next is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

As Americans continue to invest in the stock market they are looking for ways to make the most of their investments and one of the biggest things people are talking about is their financial advisor and should they stick with the one they have? With Chris Edwards to discuss and put it into perspective is CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

The annual Kirby Derby is a Raleigh tradition of wacky downhill soapbox racing and community fun is coming up on Saturday, August 17 and now is the time to sign up and RSVP for the event. What is the Kirby Derby and how can you get involved? We learn the answers to all of those questions with Chris Dell'Anno who joins Chris Edwards.

The Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night with former President Donald Trump officially accepting his parties nomination for a third time. With Chris Edwards to offer a recap of the convention is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

As we move toward the 2024 General Election there are a number of state-wide races that will change the landscape of the Council of State with numerous offices having a new leader. One of those offices is State Treasurer. Joining Chris Edwards now is one of the candidates for the office, Dr. Wesley Harris.

The Salvation Army is holding their annual Back to School Bash on August 2nd in Lee County and August 16th in Wake County to help kids as they return to the classroom in the coming days. With Chris Edwards to discuss this is Sharmaine Joyner, Program Manager of the Salvation Army.