WPTF Morning News

Today will be another comfortable day around the Triangle, but Memorial Day weekend is going to start out pretty soggy in North Carolina. Rob Connett talked with CBS 17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker to get the details of the forecast.

The Pacific island of Guam was hit hard by a powerful typhoon on Wednesday, which isn't rare. Our very own Jon Champion and Mike Davis both lived in Guam back in the day, and shared their stories and experiences with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

We're starting to see a trend where more millennials are switching careers. Sometimes, in order to do that, adults are having to go back to school. The College Foundation of North Carolina offers resources to help those find the right path. NCSEAA Associate Director for Outreach Kathy Hastings McDonald talked about the organization on today's WPTF Morning Show.

How do gas prices compare this Memorial Day weekend to last year's? GasBuddy's Patrick DeHaan had the answer and shared it on the WPTF Morning Show.

What piece of advice would you give the Class of 2023? That was today's discussion on the WPTF Morning Show ROUNDTABLE.

If you have made plans, or are making plans, for a summer vacation, you need to make sure you're being smart with your money. Jason Gaughan, a financial expert with Bank of America, gave some tips and advice on the WPTF Morning Show.

The executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina is concerned about the proposed state budget and how it could impact state employees. Ardis Watkins joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to talk about that, and the current vacancies for state positions.

Empathy in the workplace is the ability to be understanding towards colleagues and sensitive to their unique perspectives, work styles, and ideas. Our own Jon Champion talked with Nicole Ennen, an empathy expert, to find out why it's so important for American businesses.

NASCAR makes its return to North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend for the 2023 All-Star Race -- the first time the Cup Series will be at the North Carolina track since 1996. Rob talked with Adam Alexander, who covers NASCAR on FOX Sports, about how big of a deal this is for the sport and the community.

Comedian Brad Williams is in Raleigh this weekend, with stand-up shows at Goodnights this Friday and Saturday. He joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

This weekend in New Bern is the third annual Plein Air Art Festival. Rob got to talk with the organizer, Kippy Hammond, about what all goes into the festival.

Earlier this week, the North Carolina House and Senate voted to override Governor Cooper's veto of a new abortion bill, which means it will now become law on July 1. Attorney General Josh Stein joined the WPTF Morning Show to voice his opinions on the override. He also talked about the future of TikTok in North Carolina.

Andrea Lyle Peet, a native of the Triangle, has been living with ALS for nearly a decade. A documentary about her life and her story will be shown at the Carolina Theatre in Durham next month. Andrea, and her husband David, were in the WPTF studio this morning with Rob Connett.

Are you planning on traveling next weekend for Memorial Day? You won't be alone! Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas talked with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show with some tips and advice for the upcoming holiday.

Rob revealed something personal that's now making him start to wonder if he's a germaphobe.

Veterans Affairs has a program designed to assist female veterans with their mental health. Jennifer Strauss, the National Director for women and Gender-Related mental health for Veterans Affairs, joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to detail how it works.

Thunderstorms are expected throughout North Carolina this evening. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about what we can expect with this risk of severe weather.

Veterans here in the Triangle have a few months remaining to sign up for benefits through the PACT Act. What is that? Terrence Hayes, Press Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, talked with Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show about the benefits for our vets.

Some of you might have been wondering where Mike Raley has been the last couple weeks. Well... he was on vacation! In Europe! He talked about his adventures this morning with Rob Connett.

CBS Business Analyst, and the host of the "Jill on Money" podcast, Jill Schlesinger stopped by the show to discuss a new poll that shows most Americans are "stressed" and "scared" about the security of their money -- and why they shouldn't be.

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the top aviation stories and headlines from over the weekend.

Will the rain hamper any Mother's Day plans in the Triangle? CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show to go over the forecast for this weekend.

We've been celebrating Mother's Day early this week on the WPTF Morning Show. On Friday, Rob's mom joined us live from Indiana to talk about the gifts he and his younger brother would always get for her every year for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day is this weekend, and the WPTF Morning Show celebrated early by bringing in Sidekick Harrison's mom to tell great stories from his childhood, and get her take on him wanting to date a Sugar Momma.

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has made many changes, to try to fix the problems and issues with long wait times and appointments. DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin joined Rob Connett in studio to go over the changes.