WPTF Morning News

We continue to trend toward the November election season as races across our state continue to intensify, joining Chris Edwards to talk more about these races is the chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, Anderson Clayton.

The vintage goods market in wake county is larger then people think, the Trunk Show is an amazing place to buy your antiques and vintage goods from local venders.

The first major the Golf season gets underway later today as the Augusta National Golf Club holds the 88th Masters Tournament. Joining Chris Edwards to preview this years tournament is Alex Myers, Senior Writer from Golf Digest.

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams gave his state of the city address earlier this week. The Mayor joins us now in today's Talk of the Town Segment to talk more about Durham on WPTF's Morning Show with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein seeking to become North Carolina Governor after current Gov. Roy Cooper's term expires after eight years in the executive mansion. Joining The WPTF Morning Show talk more about his bid for the Governorship is Attorney General Josh Stein.

April is Parkinson's Awareness month.to help shed light on this disease is Dr. Burton Scott the from Duke University Department of Neurology.

The ongoing saga of the ACC and Florida State continues with some developments in the courtroom this week as FSU is suing the ACC in an attempt to get out of the league's grant of rights agreement. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about what is going on inside the courtroom is David Glenn from the North Carolina Sports Network.

On Tuesday, Congressman Wiley Nickel introduced the Fair and Impartial Redistricting for Meaningful and Accountable Political Systems (FAIR MAPS) Act. The FAIR MAPS Act would combat partisan gerrymandering by establishing independent, non-partisan redistricting commissions in every state. The Congressman joins Chris Edwards to talk more about this proposed legislation.

Many amazing events are coming up in Zebulon very soon. The Spring Concert Series will be drawing a lot of traffic into the area as well as the annual Spring Fest which is right around the corner. They are also bringing back the amazing community event "Cops & Bobbers". Chris Edwards talks to Kaleb Harmon about all these events and more in the WPTF Morning Show's Talk of the Town.

A judge denied a request to delay the start of his hush money trial. Many people are wondering whats next, or what happens if he is found guilty. Chis Edwards talks about this and more about Trumps legal battle with Thane Rosenbaum.

April is sexual assault awareness and prevention month. The US Department of Veterans Affairs highlights free recourses and support for veterans who experienced military sexual trauma.

The 2024 Presidential Campaign continues to intensify as we head toward Election Day in and we do expect North Carolina to get a lot of attention this election cycle. Joining the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about one of the candidates running for office is Lynne Patton, Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump and his re-election campaign.

Cities up and down the east coast experienced an earthquake with shocks felt as far south as Washington, DC and as far north as Maine. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about this event is Jonathan Lees, Professor at the University of North Carolina in the Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Science.

It is not too late to do your taxes, there are many resources to use if you have not filed yet and are not ready to file. You can ask for an extension or just send then something to hold them off for a little while before going into a proper payment plan. Jill Schlesinger joins Chris Edwards to talk about some tips and tricks when filing last minute or dealing with money you owe.

A plane flying too close to a tower, a Southwest airlines engine cover coming off during a flight, and more with our weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

The North Carolina State Games are coming up, where athletes across our state compete in a variety of events and with Chris Edwards to talk more about this event is Chip Hofler, Vice President of North Carolina Amateur Sports.

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) is a chronic, and potentially life -threatening neutrophilic skin disease, distinct from plaque psoriasis and is chattacterized by the occurrence of flares - episodes of widespread outbreaks of painful, sterile pustules that can begin in a localized region of the body. Joining Chris Edwards to talk about this is Dr. Bruce Strober and Brandon, a patient dealing...

The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild will hold the inaugural NC Pint Day, a statewide celebration of North Carolina Craft Beer on Sunday, April 7. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about NC Pint Day is Lisa Parker, Executive Director of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild.

Miles Frizzell who portrays Paul McCartney in 'The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute" speak to Jon Champion about the importance of The Beatles album "Rubber Soul" to the band's legacy.

The Wake County Animal Shelter is asking the community to help by adopting pets as the shelter has reached full capacity again. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about the needs of the shelter and how you can bring your forever friend home is Meagan Frost, The Community Outreach Manager for Wake County.

The Presidential race is starting to heat up and North Carolina will once again be one of the key battleground states this November. Trump 2024 National Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about some of the issues at the heart of the 2024 election.

The Republican nominee for the 13th Congressional District has gone to a run-off to decide who will be the parties nominee in November's General Election. Brad Knott will face off against Kelly Daughtry in the Second Primary which will be held on May 14th. Brad Knott is joins Chris Edwards to talk more about this race.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed following a crash from a ship. CBS Senior Transportation Correspondent, Kris Van Cleave joined Chris Edwards on the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about the impact of the crash.

As of April 1st popular weight loss drugs, like Wegovy and others are no longer offered to state employees through their health plan, joining Chris Edwards to talk more about this is State Treasurer, Dale Folwell.

NC State has one of the best seasons they have had in years for both the men and the women. With the Final 4 looming over them, a lot of people are wondering how the teams and their fans are taking it. Chris Edwards is joined by David Glenn to talk about it.