WPTF Morning News

February is National Cancer Prevention Month and many organizations continue to fight that disease and look to help find a cure for cancer. One of those organizations in our backyard is the V Foundation and joining the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about the work of the group is Jeff Friday.

Have you ever sat so long in a doctor’s waiting room that you just got up and left? Or had to chase a doctor for test results? A new survey from MDVIP reveals how the quest for healthcare can turn into a journey of frustration. In fact, 1 in 3 Americans have reached “burnout” status – on the MDVIP survey’s Patient Frustration Index. Here to discuss the findings and what you can do to avoid “patien...

Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by Michael Whalen and Michael Wilson, They have some ground-breaking concepts that improve the comfort of the viewer and an innovated rewards program. Michael Whatlen, the CEO of Paragon Theaters talks to Chris Edwards about what they have to offer.

Today is National Strawberry Day and North Carolina certainly has its share of great strawberries. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion on WPTF Morning Show now to talk about the strawberry industry in our state is the Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler.

The State Archives hosted a virtual program on how labor from incarcerated men built the western NC railroads. Steve Little is the lead researcher on the program and the Mayor of Marion. He joins Chris Edwards to help bring light to these men that helped build this state.

Good news in the stock market lately, and people are wondering if these positive trends are going to continue. Jill Schlesinger discusses these trends with Chris Edwards nd provides some tips for new and old investors.

Jay Ratliff has this weeks aviation news.

Newpath Church will be hosting their first marriage conference presented by Steve and Lisa Goldberg. The goal of this conference is to encourage people to stay together after going though major issues with your spouse. Jim Angerole joins Chris Edwards to preview this conference.

Last Saturday the group 7 Directions of Service hosted a Water Walk in Eden to raise concerns over the use of Fossil Fuels and to protect sacred places. The Founder of 7 Directions of Service, Jason "Crazy-Bear" Kampos-Keck joins the WPTF morning show to discuss their concerns.

The play "Forged in Fire" will be debuting in Apex, North Carolina, in March. The play is about Apex, a small-town with a can-do spirit, recovering after a large fire, based on the award-winning book "Pluck, Perseverance and Paint: Apex, NC Beginnings to 1941" by Warren & Toby Holleman. The co-directors Kristin McCormick and Catherine Rodgers join Chris Edwards to discuss the meaning and passi...

Jon Champion, WPTF Morning Show host, was able to chat with Joseph B. Cutchins, Jr, owner of Cutchins Funeral Home in Franklinton, North Carolina. Cutchins Funeral Home shares a history with Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion. Mr. Johnson was killed just after an automobile accident in 1946 and Mr. Cutchins' father was the one who transported the legendary boxer to a black h...

Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit Returns to Durham Convention Center Following Immense First-Year Impact. To talk about their plans for the future is Kaila'Shea Menendez & Lulu Black.

Visit Raleigh has released the year-end 2023 Wake County Tourism Industry Report and the overall numbers appear to be strong for the County. To discuss the numbers and what they mean in-depth is Visit Raleigh President and CEO Denny Edwards.

For UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has said she will remain in the race for the Republican Parties Nomination for President regardless of the outcome of the South Carolina Primary this weekend, Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennen is with Chris Edwards to discuss that as well as a quick preview of the North Carolina primary in a little over a week.

Early on Tuesday morning the Durham City Council passed a cease fire resolution calling for an end to the violence in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The measure passed by a 5-2 vote with Mayor Leonardo Williams and Mayor Pro-Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton voting against the resolution. Mayor Leonardo Williams talks with Chris Edwards.

2024 has brought new investments in affordable housing in Wake County as Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $2.4 million loan to build more than 50 affordable homes in Wake County. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about this effort is Patarica Burch, CEO for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County.

Cami McCormick joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about the recent updates with the Russo-Ukrainian War, and the death of activist Alexei Navalny that happened last week. Also a UN trial about the Israel Hamas war.

The North Carolina State Capitol launched a new website "From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State Capitol" and joining us now to talk more about this web site is Terra Schramm, Site Administrator for the North Carolina State Capitol.

Two people alone on a southwest flight, and a mid air brawl. Chris Edwards talks to Jay Ratliff about all the top aviation story's from last week.

Julia McNeely, a 3rd grade teacher at Even Oaks Classical School and a gradate of Hillsdale College, talks with Jon Champion about the importance of learning cursive and focusing on beautiful handwriting. Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Elementary School February 2024 Photo provided by Hillsdale College

Steve Wade has just published a book about what it is like for the parents of kids who go though the Naval Academy. Seeing you children leave the nest in any capacity can be hard on anyone but seeing them depart for the Navy comes with unique experiences. Our very own Navy man, Jon Champion joins Steve Wade to talk all about his new book and to give some advice to parents going though the same thi...

It is National Shingles awareness week, and many people live with the virus inside of them and are yet to receive the vaccine. Many people don't realize that if you have ever had chicken pox the shingles virus stays dormant inside of your body for years or even decades until it decides to reactivate itself. Dr. Leah Smith, a Vaccine Educator and Laarni, a shingles survivor, join Jon Champion to ta...

Fuqua-Varina has more to offer then they ever have, a ton of new businesses are coming and they have been recently voted the safest small town town in America. To talk about what Fuqua has to offer and its plans for the future is Mayor Blake Massengill, joined by Jon Champion.

Retired Police Lieutenant Steve Hauck shares expert advice about how law enforcement and the media handled to a Valentine's Day shooting during the victory parade for the Kanas City Chiefs on February 14, 2024.

Love is in the air and scams are everywhere. Sweetheart scams are in season right now and the scammers are more persistent then ever. Michael Easley, the US Eastern District Attorney talks with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about how you can protect yourself from these scams and many more.