WPTF Morning News

A new neighborhood has been built near Falls Lake. Chris Rumbley with Shinleaf Estates explains to us that nature is the big focus for this new community of luxury homes.

Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) discusses incentives, net metering, and legislative changed in North Carolina that serve as incentives for homeowners to convert to solar energy.

The December 7th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

Rob was caught off guard this morning by Santa's precise knowledge of former Christmas gifts he received during his childhood, and that one year he was on the naughty list.

The one and only Santa was in studio this morning to help us pick a winner for Day 1 of our "WPTF 12 Days of Christmas" giveaway! Remember to register to win our prizes -- including the trip to the Bahamas -- on the contest page of WPTF.com !

The "Art of the Brick" LEGO exhibit in Raleigh has extended its stay for another month, now on display until January 6. John Zaller with "Art of the Brick" was on the WPTF Morning Show to talk about what you can expect if you take the family this holiday season.

You've probably heard or seen the ads about enrolling in Medicaid, and about Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. Director Abby Emmanuelson with Care4Carolina joined the show to discuss the details, and explain why this is important for many North Carolinians.

The December 6th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

Pam James with Charlie's Kabob Grill in Wake Forest, North Carolina discusses the restaurant's history and authentic Mediterranean cuisine influenced by the recipes of the mother of Charlie Hamatry's who owns Charlie's with his wife Teresa.

Ed Strickland of Deep River Sporting Clays in Sanford, North Carolina, discusses the port as well as pistol and shotgun safety.

There is a concert event happening in Raleigh tonight that is raising awareness for affordable housing in the Triangle. We talked to the man organizing the event, Terrance Ruth.

The December 5th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

Gary Ushino worked in Hollywood for more than 30 years as a cameraman and stuntman, and worked with some big-name actors on big-name movies, like Will Ferrell in "Talladega Nights." That's actually how and when he fell in love with North Carolina, where he now lives and works on his own company.

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff made his weekly appearance on the WPTF Morning Show, to discuss some big news in the airline industry, including the future plans of facial recognition use in airports.

Attorney Natalya Rice with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) gives consumers advice about avoiding and reporting holiday scams, gift card scams, and job scams in 2023.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares some tips and reminders on how to be prepared financially at the end of the year, heading into the start of 2024.

The December 4th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

Jones Angell, the radio voice of the Tar Heels, joins the show to recap this week's UNC men's and basketball games, preview Saturday's men's game against Florida State, and share his thoughts on what went down this week with Duke Football, with the departure of Coach Mike Elko and quarterback Riley Leonard.

The December 1st edition of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

Rob, Harrison, Champ and Mike Davis are joined by JB from KIX102, and Thursday's in-studio guests, Max Trujillo and George Hage, to reveal their personal "top five Christmas movies" lists.

Local musicians from all over North Carolina will be at The Rialto Theater in Raleigh this Saturday night for a special event. One of the performers is George Hage from the band "Jack The Radio." He was in-studio with Rob Connett this morning to talk details, and share a little taste of what you can hear this weekend.

Max Trujillo, co-host of the North Carolina Food & Beverage Podcast, reveals their nominees for 2023 Person of the Year, ranging from local chefs to restaurant owners.

Max Trujillo, co-host of the "North Carolina Food & Beverage Podcast" and former owner of Craften, stops by the studio to discuss what the current state of the local restaurant industry is in the Triangle, and what the biggest challenges are for restaurant owners as 2023 comes to a close.

WBBB Radio's own Madison from Roxboro, North Carolina discusses the Wrapping Hopes and Dreams annual event to benefit children through the Methodist Home for Children during the 2023 Christmas holiday season.

The November 30th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.