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Mike Causey, the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance, met Chris Edwards at the US Open to tell him about vacation insurance scams and fraud insurance.

Juneteenth is celebrated across the country to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The Town of Apex will hold their Juneteenth Festival to celebrate this important day in history, and promote equity, respect, and understanding between people of all backgrounds and cultures. Chris Edwards speaks with Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert and one of the organizers, TJ Evans, about the event.

Earlier this week the US Congress hosted their annual congressional baseball game in our Nation’s Capitol. With Chris Edwards to discuss the game, as well as other topics of note Congressman Wiley Nickel.

Chris Edwards and Thom Tillis have their monthly conversation to talk about Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Hunter Biden case, and more.

We are just a couple of weeks removed from Memorial Day, just last week we remembered D-Day and the heroic actions of those who saw ashore at Normandy and with Flag Day coming up later this week as well as Women Veterans Day , it is a perfect time to remember our veterans and those who are currently serving our country. Chris Edwards discusses those things and talk about issues facing state govern...

Sad news in the triangle and the ACC as a whole as Bob Harris the longtime Voice of the Blue Devils passed away at the age of 81. Chris Edwards talks about Bob’s life and career as well as offer some insight into the 124th US Open with Wes Durham of ESPN and the ACC Network.

Fans will be able to follow the U.S. Open like never before thanks to a comprehensive suite of digital offerings that will immerse audiences in the action at Pinehurst this week, with Chris Edwards to discuss more is Dave Giancola, Digital Strategy and Innovation Director for the USGA.

Vice President Kamila Harris was in Charlotte on Wednesday to highlight the work of the Biden campaign as we head toward the November election, here to discuss that and other key topics around the race for the White House is Tommy Pigott, Strategic Communications Director for the Republican National Committee.

Chris Edwards gets the chance to speak with Mike Sullivan, from Sully's Golf and Gather to talk about their gold simulator showcasing the bottom 9 of golf course number 2 and a number of other famous courses.

Reflecting an organizational commitment to advance more equitable and accessible opportunities for individuals interested in working in golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has identified 24 students from a wide range of backgrounds to participate in the Pathways Internship at the 2024 U.S. Open Championship. Joining Chris Edwards to talk about this is Kamille Ramos, the USGA Director o...

The Elias Sports Bureau has become the authority when it comes to sports statistics and looking in depth at trends and historical data, but how did the bureau become what it is today and what do the numbers tell us about this 124th US Open in Pinehurst? Chris Edwards gets those answers from Randel Robles from Elias Sports Bureau; he is with us now via telephone.

A native of Durham, Ward Clayton has become one of the authorities on the art of caddying and what caddies mean to the game of golf but has gone so far as to write numerous books about the men who made caddying what it is today. Ward will be in Pinehurst later today to sign copies of one of his new books and he joins Chris Edwards to talk more about this.

The Hispanic community make up a large portion of voters and have needs of their own. Maca Casado, Hispanic Media Director for the Biden Campaign has the chance to speak to Chris Edwards about the Hispanic community and what issues they feel needs attention this upcoming presidential election.

We are showing more and more job growth every time a new report comes out, Chris Edwards talks with Jill Schlesinger about it.

Chris Edwards get a moment to speak with Cindy Hudson of the Do it 4 W Foundation, an amazing group giving opportunities to those who may not have had them, by offering scholarships to many aspiring grads.

Michele Morrow, the Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, joins Chris Edwards to discuss why she is running and to respond to some of the controversy she has been facing.

A new airline has started flights at RDU, United added in personalized ads to flyers, and a virial video of some flames coming out of an engine. All this and more in this weeks talk between Chris Edwards an Jay Ratliff

From an increase in high speed chances to crimes that impact Wake County and how the Sheriff's office combats that, all topics that are on the mind of Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe. Here is Chris Edwards conversation with the Sheriff.

Last week there were a number of topics that made headlines coming out of state government, from the State Health Plan losing nearly a quarter of a billion dollars, according to treasurer Dale Folwell to a mask bill that now has campaign funding attached prompting Democratic senators to walk out on the vote. Chris Edwards gets some insight from North Carolina Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue.

Chris Edwards continues to speak with the different mayoral candidates for Raleigh. Here is his conversation with Dr. Terrence Ruth.

The Salvation Amy celebrates National Donut Day, which they started 80 years ago, by giving out donuts to the first responders of Wake County. Chris Edwards gets to speak to Christine Rogers, form the Salvation Army of wake county about this give away.

Chris Edwards gets to speak to an aspiring young pilot who is going to spend her summer vacation at the Naval Flight Academy.

It is National Eyewear Day celebrating spectacles which have been around for about 7 centuries and today we celebrate that national holiday with Rick Hall, Owner of Rick Hall Eyewear.

In a phase 2 clinical trial, a new drug under development significantly reduced both the symptoms and disease process of a condition called Sjӧgren’s disease. The international study was led by E. William St. Clair, M.D., the W. Lester Brooks Jr. Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology at Duke University School of Medicine. The results will appear June 5 in the journal...

State Treasure Dale Folwell said the State Health Plan could lose nearly a quarter of a billion dollars this year and premiums for Medicare Advantage could increase drastically. With Chris Edwards to talk more about these topics and others is the Treasure Dale Folwell.