WPTF Morning News

Bill Graham joins Chris Edwards to talk about his campaign trail and what he plans on bringing to the table should he become the next Governor. He also makes a few comments on his opponents.

Primary elections are coming up here in North Carolina, the state Board of Elections has been getting ready for the big day. A lot of new and old voters may have some questions about changes that have happened since the last time they've had to vote. To discuss these issues is Karen Brinson Bell the NC State Board of Elections Executive Director

An aid package vote for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amounting to $95 million dollars was signed yesterday. One of the Senators to vote on it was North Carolina Senior Senator Thom Tillis. He joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to discus why we need to support Ukraine, and other hot topics on Capitol Hill.

Dale Folwell, the current state treasure, who is running for Governor as a republican candidate. Talks with Chris Edwards and Tony Rigsby about his plans for what he plans on doing, should he win the the Governor race.

A lot of people may be wondering what is going on in the Durham public school systems. Catherine Truitt, the NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction talks to Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about this and other issues are school systems all around the state are facing right now.

Everyone couple needs to discuses money at times, and people may often wonder what should you do if your partner makes significantly more or less then money then you. These issues can be tough to talk about. Thankfully, Jill Schlesinger has some tips about how to have these conversations and what are some options you have to deal with this issue.

Jay Ratliff talks to Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about everything that happened last week in the aviation world.

Over the next 12 months, Wake County's health equity initiative will host quarterly, in-person town hall events aimed at addressing the burning health topics in our community and joining Jon Champion and Chris Edwards to talk more about the program is Henna Patel.

College golf season is on the horizon this spring and at Duke University, their golf program has once again teamed up with Duke Children's Hospital for the Birdies for Babies Program. This past fall, that program raised over $3,200 for Duke Children's Hospital and has raised over $110,000 since its inception seven years ago. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about the program is...

The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood and platelet donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. Angela Powley, from the American Red Cross, joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion with more details on the...

A big game coming up in women's basketball, rivals Duke and Carolina face off this Sunday. Matt Krause joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to preview the game.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of repairs and renovations at Morrisville's Shiloh Park. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion are joined by Mark Spanioli from the Town of Morrisville to preview the event.

The Durham Sports Commission has done a lot of good the local economy and the city of Durham. They have recently announced some big plans for 2024 involving some ACC championships and the Durham bulls. Marcus Manning, the executive director of the Durham Sports Commission joins Jon Champion and Chris Edwards to discuses all the big plans they have coming up this year.

It is national school counseling week, Chris Edwards and Jon Champion are joined by Dr. Amanda Allen and Kim Lewter from Johnston county schools, about school counselors.

NCFC Youth is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing each player's soccer experience at every level and age of play. NCFC Youth started in 1974 and has given thousands of aspiring soccer players the opportunity to lean and improve their skills in the game. From the NCFC Youth organization to talk about what they have planned and what they need is Katharine Eberhardt.

Libertarian Candidate for Governor, Shannon Bray, joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about his campaign trail and what he plans do if he is elected Governor.

A lot of people wondering if former President Donald Trump will be be on the ballot during this election. To tell us what determines how a candidate becomes eligible for election is Bob Orr, former State Supreme Count Justice.

February is celebration of chocolate month and who better to talk about it then a chocolate maker. Kesha Dozier is the owner of the Chocolate Boutique and has traveled the world to hone her craft. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion speak to Kesha all about the Chocolate Boutique and what it takes to properly make chocolate.

the insurance industry requested an increase in insurance rates, that would add up to 42%, which was denied yesterday. to discuss why this interest rate hike was denied is the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

The Town of Selma will be hosting some amazing events in the near future, including their wine walk and All-American festival, hosting the largest fire works show in the area. They will also be celebrating the centennial calibration of their train station. Nikki Wall from the Town of Selma joins Chis Edwards and Jon Champion to preview these events and more coming up in Selma.

Valentines day is just a week away and a lot of people are planning on getting flowers for that special someone. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion are joined by Pam Classey, of Fallon's Flowers, and she is here to bring us all some tips about how we should care for those flowers.

Wiley Nickel is currently serving his first term in Congress as the U.S. Representative of the 13th District of North Carolina which includes Wake, Wayne, Johnston and Harnett Counties. Prior to being elected to Congress, Wiley served as a North Carolina State Senator, attorney, small business owner and worked for two White House administrations. He currently serves on the House Committee on Finan...

As Governor Roy Cooper enters his final year as Governor of North Carolina he reflects on all the work he has done over his past two terms in office, and how is still planning on doing everything he possibly can in this last year to help bolster the public school system and as sports betting has taken root. Governor Cooper also comments on the recent Medicaid expansion package that went into affec...

Wake Ed launched the Tools4School program two years ago and on Tuesday they will open a long-term space for Tools4Schools and WakeEd Partnership that is centralized in Wake County to be more accessible to teachers and partners. The new location is located on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh, just down from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to...

Rear Admiral (RET) Mark Montgomery with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies talks about US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's February 2024 visits to the middle East with Jon Champion and Chris Edwards.