WPTF Morning News

Most of Wake County is experiencing growth and Morrisville is no exception. They are in the process of improving roads and other infrastructure to accommodate for through traffic going into the town from neighboring cities. Lacking some amidites as their neighboring cities they are in the planning stages of making a proper main street. Mayor TJ Cawley tells us more.

Duke Children's Hospital is been a major player in medical research and is has been one of the best hospitals in the south east for years. Many people support them and help them with fundraising, one of those being, Duke Men's Basketball. Their partnerships has been one of a kind and together they host many events for for the public. Debbie Taylor tells Chris Edwards and Jon Champion the details.

Smithfield North Carolina mayor, Andy Moore, joins the Talk of the Town. They have been experiencing a ton of growth lately, they have been improving infrastructure and adding new housing, and have many events in the works at their community center. He talks more with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

January is human trafficking awareness month, and North Carolina is one of the top 10 states for human trafficking. The state has been doing a lot to tackle the issue all over the state. The US eastern District Attorney, Michael Easley has been doing a lot to help train and bring awareness to this issue all over the state and along I-95 in particular. He is also trying to improve economic and drug...

Recently elected Leonardo Williams has a long list of issues he plans on tackling during his term. He wants to put a heavy focus on community and economic development while improving housing issues they have been having. Leonardo talks about his these goals and more with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

The Raleigh Museum of Natural Science has an event coming up all about asteroids and meteorites. Chris Smith with the museum joins the WPTF Morning show to tell us all about it.

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have found that a mutation in skin cancer may be helpful to recover from heart attacks. Here to talk about it is Dr. Nenad Bursac from Duke university.

Mobile sports betting will officially start on March 11th, many people still wonder how this will impact local economies and how will you be able to place bets. There are also concerns about some schools that will need approval before they can participate in betting. Adam gold, Host of the Adam Gold Show on NCNN tells Chris Edwards and Jon Champion everything you need to know.

A big battle yesterday in the republican primary in New Hampshire. Donald Trump managed to squeeze in a win against Nikki Haley. Here to recap it is Michele Woodhouse.

The North Carolina Special Olympics has seen a lot of growth the past few years and are in need of funding due to the growth. Madeline Safrit with the Special Olympics joins Jon Champion and Chris Edwards to talk about a fundraising imitative they have started that involves polar plunges all around the state.

Kennedy and Frank Bowman started Double B Apiary & Farm and are now being told by the town of Wake Forrest that they are no longer allowed to keep and care for their bees. They are trying to get the word out that this is in violation of their rights and state laws regarding Beekeeping. Kennedy and Frank speak more with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

Zebulon Mayor Pro Tem, Jessica Daniels Harrison has been appointed to the Chair of the National League of Cities 2024 Council on Youth, Education and Families. She talks with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about what she plans on doing while on the council.

Raleigh Restaurant week is now underway and continues until this Sunday. This is a great opportunity for people to try out new foods and restaurants, and a great way for local businesses to bring in more customers. Damon Butler joins Jon Champion and Chris Edwards to tell us all about it.

BE LIT has been training teens to be leaders and how to better themselves and creating a safe space for teens. They have been operating as a non-profit trying to teach teens of Franklin and Wake county many skills and life lessons. Founder/director Janaye Smith and Secretary Jarrett Blaize join the WPTF Morning Show to talk about their mission.

More doors are flying off of plans, and not just the 747 anymore. Saturday Night Live has even gotten in on the joke. Jay Ratliff talks to Chris Edwards with an update on all your aviation.

A lot going on in the New Hampshire primary, Governor Ron DeSantis has officially dropped out and endorsed former President Donald Trump. Nikki Haley is still putting up a good fight. To go over these updated, Michele Woodhouse from the Michele Woodhouse show joins Jon Champion and Chris Edwards on the WPTF Morning Show.

Inflation has started to come causing consumers to feel a little better about their spending habits. One worry people are having is the credit card debt that has been accrued over the past year. To give us some tips about credit cards and what we have looking ahead is Jill Schlesinger on the WPTF Morning show

Emily Harris, the Marketing Director for Southeaster Specialty Vehicles, joins the WPTF Morning Show to talk about the emergency vehicle and services company headquartered in Henderson, North Carolina.

Knightdale Mayor, Jessica Day, joins Jon Champion and Chris Edwards on their Talk of the Town segment to discuss the growth and new events that Knightdale has to offer.

Oral care has always been something that you need to prioritize in order to prevent a number of diseases. Joining the WPTF Morning Show to talk about it is Dr. Macon Singletary with North Raleigh Periodontics to shed some light on some common misconceptions, and what you can to do improve your oral health.

Blazin Trails Bottle Babies is a unique organization that specializes in the nursing and caring of puppies. Found, Shana Somer, Speaks with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to tell us about their mission and what makes them different from other rescues.

Rolesville Mayor Ronnie Currin makes his debut with the WPTF Morning Show and their Talk of the Town segment. Mayor Currin discusses a new plan to to improve roadways around town and a $94 million dollar bond that will be used to provide a library to the town.

North Carolina Central University making some great plays in basketball. The coach of the team LeVelle Moton joins speaks with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about the ongoing season, and all he has been doing to help bolster communities in southeast Raleigh.

This mornings Talk of the Town. Vivian Jones, mayor of Knightdale , joins the WPTF Morning Show to talk to Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about what's new in Knightdale.

President Biden is visiting Raleigh this afternoon. North Carolina has been a big battleground state during the past two elections and it is looking like it will be again this upcoming election. With the republican party is the NC GOP Chairman Michael Whatley on the WPTF Morning Show.