WPTF Morning News

There are so many sectors of technology in North Carolina that impact our lives every day and each day more and more tech companies seem to be doing business in our state. With that thought in mind, recently, the North Carolina Technology Association released a pair of items, their quarterly Leadership Poll and separately released their monthly IT Jobs Trends report. Chris Edwards joins Brooks Rai...

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the most exciting times of the year for boating enthusiasts, but some of the freedoms they experience on the waterways could soon come to an end thanks to a proposed National Oceanic Atmospheric Association rule that would require recreational boats to travel at dangerously low speeds in an effort to protect North Atlantic right whales. Chris Edwards ta...

Rip currents are an issue every year on the North Carolina coast leading to around multiple deaths in our state alone. To talk about the danger and warning signs of rip currents is Wyatt Werneth, National Spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association.

Summertime activities continue across our communities from Independence Day celebrations to other gatherings. In our Talk of the Town segment Chris Edwards visits with Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones to highlight some of the things going on in the coming months in her town.

It is hot! Our heatwave continues today as we approach near record high temperatures. We get more on the forecast and tips to beat the heat from Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, who joined Chris Edwards in Studio.

The US Open brought a ton of traffic into Pinehurst and the piedmont region of North Carolina. We have seen a large economic impact all around the state since the US Open. Chris Edwards gets a moment to speak with Phil Werz, President & CEO Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Visitors Bureau about this economic impact and what this US Open in Pinehurst means for the future of Moore County...

Habitat for Humanity helps many communities around the country and one of those is Durham, Chris Edwards gets a moment to speak with the CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Durham about all they are doing to help those in their city.

There is plenty going on at the supreme court, Chris Edwards gets to talk about Thane Rosenbaum about all the hot cases.

Holly Springs is one of the many Jewels of Wake County and is offering a lot of activities this summer for people of all ages. Chris Edwards gets the opportunity to talk to the Mayor of Holly Springs Sean Mayfskie about all these great events.

Service dogs are something that a lot of people are not able to live without, and every day Canine Companions is able to help someone in need with one of their professionally trained service dogs. Chris Edwards talks about the service dog industry is Monica Laliberte, who is a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions.

A pilot fired for flying for 2 airlines at once, a Southwest flight flying too low, and a pilot passing away mid flight. All these story's and some more in Chris Edwards weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff

The Trump campaign has recently announced growth in funding post the Trump trial. It has also been announced that Trump has choses his running mate but has yet to announce who it is. Chris Edwards gets a moment to talk with Karoline Leavitt about this milestones as well as the upcoming presidential debate

There are a number of state-wide races on the ballot this November with as many as five new members set to take seats on the Council of State, one of those races, is one that is getting a lot of attention is the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and one of the candidates is Mo Green. He Joins Chris Edwards to discuss why he is running and what he is promising.

It is summertime, school is out and nothing says summer like a family outing at the ballpark and the Carolina Mudcats have affordable family entertainment all summer long. With us now to talk more about what is going on at Five County Stadium in the coming weeks is David Lawrence, General Manager of the Carolina Mudcats joined by Chris Edwards.

Elder abuse has increased year over year, and Elder Abuse Awareness Day has just been enacted to raise awareness on the issue. Chis Edwards get a moment to speak with Jill Schlesinger about why Elder Fraud has been on the rise and steps that people can take in order to help prevent falling for some of these scams.

Jon Champion gets a moment to speak with the Democratic Candidate, Felicia Baxter, for the Senate for NC District 10.

Jon Champion gets the chance to talks with Steve Guilday Director of Travel at AARP Services for tips on how to have a safe and affordable vacation.

Jon Champion talks with Republican Incumbent and current candidate for NC 10th Senate District Benton Sawrey about the upcoming election.

A retired couple in Durham is working to make sure that Voter education and voter ID assistance are provided in their community. Jon Champion talks with Jacque Beatty-Smith and her husband Richard Smith about a recent bus tour event.

Jon Champion talks with Libertarian Candidate for NC 10th Senate District Christopher Sessions about what his campaign has to offer.

Paying for a college education is expensive and can be confusing. Jon Champion talks with Brian Walsh, a certified financial planner and student loan expert for Sofi to get tips for parents and students.

A Heat dome is is coming to the Tar Heel state, and as the name suggest, a lot of heat is coming to our way. Jon Champion is joined by Ashley Ward, the Director of Heat Policy Innovation at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.

The FAA investigating fake titanium, and a rare Dutch Roll, these stories and more in our weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

Jon Champion joins Jill Schlesinger to talk about what you can do to help the cost of child care this summer season.

The 124th US Open is underway and is more then just a tournament. The USGA recently announced that Pinehurst will host the US Open every five years, and put a second headquarters in Pinehurst. They have also relocated the World Golf Hall of Fame there. Chris Edwards joins State Senator Tom McInnis to discuses these topics.