WPTF Morning News

A lot going on in the new year and the economy, Jill Schlesinger tells you all you need to know.

Two amazing comedians joined Jon Champion to preview their upcoming show this weekend

Stiff person syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that not a lot of people know about. Tisha Roster is one of many in the world that do have to live with this condition and she talks all about how it affects her.

First priority Wake County is a non-profit that has been active since 2021. Their mission is to start Christian clubs in the school system. Amanda Downs in the Interim Chair o the group and talks all about their mission.

The December 28th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

For 25 years Rise Against Hunger has been fighting to end world hunger around the globe. Their home is here in North Carolina and they are looking for volunteers to help donate and package meals used to feed the hungry.

An unfortunate event lead to the start of a wonderful program starting in Butner, NC. After the passing of her father Nicole Blanton-Clark started her own dog rescue in honor of her father and his dog.

The December 27th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

The December 26th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

The December 22th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

The Joel Lane Museum House is an amazing way experience what life was like in 1800s with a north Carolina touch. Lanie Hubbard is the director of the Joel Lane Museum House, and has a strong drive to educate people about the history of North Carolina and to teach anyone what it was like living in the 1800s.

Turning point motorcycle club is doing an amazing job trying to fill up a tractor trailer with gifts to donate to children who are unfortunate and can't receive gifts this year. Earl Warren is the president of the club and talks all about it.

Outliers Muay Thai has recently opened here in the triangle. Muay Thai is currently the fastest gowning martial arts and has a lot of benefits from learning it. Tristan Holcomb has 14 years of experience in the art and encourages adults as well as kids to learn.

The December 21th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

Jason Forehand started TrueCraft with his father in 2023. They have a mission to build the highest quality metal and wood sheds with a priority in customer satisfaction. Jason talks about what the company stands for and what their mission is.

The December 20th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

Kent Hughes, a North Carolina author with 4 novels under his belts, He excited to talk about his story, the story's he rights and what inspires him to create his art.

A true rags to riches story. Brandon Ramirez started from the very bottom of his local Texas Roadhouse and now he is the proud owner of one and is here to tell his story.

Eric Monstross, an legend in UNC Basketball, passed away this weekend. Mike Wheeless from WQDR was a good friend of his and he shares some memories of their friendship.

The December 19th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

A lot has changed over the past couple years with the economy and a lot of things we can learn about the talk of a rescission early this. CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger tells us what we can learn from all these things and how we can better prepared for 2024.

A lot of first times in the world of aviation, Ryanair is breaking records, and a student has invented a new device to remove ice off of planes. all this and more with Jay Ratliff.

The boys from TapYard Raleigh were in studio this morning! Zack and Mega Mike shared a holiday drink with WPTF's Mike Raley, as he previewed Saturday morning's "Weekend Gardner."

The boys from TapYard Raleigh were in studio this morning! Zack and Mega Mike shared a holiday drink, and talked about their upcoming events.

Paws For Life is an animal rescue in the Triangle, helping dogs and cats find forever homes. President Carla Roshitshi and fundraising director Anna Russell joined Rob Connett to talk about their mission.