WPTF Morning News

USDA State Director Reginald Speight joined the WPTF Morning Show for their "Roundtable" discussion. Today's topic? The advice you were given on your wedding day.

The USDA's Rural Partners Network is adding staff to help rural residents of North Carolina access resources. What exactly does that mean? Reginald Speight, the Department of Agriculture's state director for North Carolina, joined the WPTF Morning Show to explain how they're helping North Carolinians.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein made his monthly appearance on the WPTF Morning Show. He and Rob Connett talked about the potential abortion pill ban, his office suing Google, and the ongoing fentanyl problem in North Carolina.

Starting Friday, the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties will be hosting a 2-week fundraiser that focuses on shopping local. Eva Ward from the Junior League joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the details of how the fundraiser aims to help local businesses and communities.

With the very warm temperatures today, some parts of the Triangle are under an Air Quality Alert Day. What does that mean? Nick Petro with the National Weather Service in Raleigh explained it to Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

Have you heard about the newest "trail" in North Carolina? Secretary Reid Wilson of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail.

Our very own Mike Davis has been in Washington D.C. this week, covering the new Farm Bill. He joined the show to discuss the biggest focuses of this year's bill, and how it will impact farmers in North Carolina.

On Monday, Grace Federal Solutions and the Enterprising Women Foundation will be hosting an event for teenage girls at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School interested in the technology and engineering industry. Lorna Miller-Jones, from Grace Federal Solutions, was on the show to talk about details of the event, and the scholarship they'll be awarding to one student.

You've probably heard of the "Impossible Burger" or "Beyond Burger" -- the meatless sandwiches served at some fast food restaurants. Lisa Keefe, with a company called "Alt Meat," joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about what some vegetarians have been turning to, and if it's starting to become more popular.

The Duke University football team will be hosting its annual Blue-and-White Spring Game this coming Saturday afternoon on campus in Durham. Head Coach Mike Elko stopped by the WPTF Morning Show to preview the 2023 season and the team.

Tuesday is Tax Day. If you haven't filed your taxes, CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has some last-minute tips and advice.

Imagine this... you're at work, and something terrible happens to a co-worker. You call 911, but you also need to administer CPR. Do you know exactly what to do? Most people don't. Melissa Overton with MedicalTraining.me , who teaches CPR classes here in the Triangle, showed Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.

You've probably seen his videos and song parodies on social media. "Redneck" comedian Ginger Billy will be performing at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh this Friday and Saturday night. He stopped by the WPTF Morning Show to talk about growing up in the "sticks," and how one video about Dale Earnhardt Jr. led to his current career in comedy.

Max Trujillo is the owner of Craften in Knightdale, and the host of the "NC Food & Beverage Podcast." He made his monthly appearance on the WPTF Morning Show today to have the crew try a Bloody Mary with a special twist.

Max Trujillo is the owner of Craften in Knightdale, and the host of the "NC Food & Beverage Podcast." He made his monthly appearance on the WPTF Morning Show today to talk about some of the events his restaurant is hosting, and some of the other local businesses he's featured on his podcast.

Coming up in May, professional wrestling will take over Selma, North Carolina. AC Devine, Dynamite Jackson and Zuka King, with the Dominant Championship Wrestling League, joined Rob Connett today on the WPTF Morning Show.

Coming up in May, professional wrestling will take over Selma, North Carolina! AC Devine, Dynamite Jackson and Zuka King, with the Dominant Championship Wrestling League, joined Rob Connett today on the WPTF Morning Show.

Coming up next Wednesday afternoon at the Durham Convention Center is the 2023 "Emerging Women in Sports Leadership" Summit. Kaila'Shea Menendez, the deputy director of the Durham Sports Commission, joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the large list of guests who will be speaking at this event.

It's the "Year of the Trails" in North Carolina, which promotes the love for all of the trail systems around the state, and encourages you to get out and enjoy them in 2023! Iona Thomas (McAdams Group), Betsy Brown (Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) and Sam Trogdon (Wake County Parks) joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about some of the upcoming events and some of the popular trails in our...

It's the "Year of the Trails" in North Carolina, which promotes the love for all of the trail systems around the state, and encourages you to get out and enjoy them in 2023! Iona Thomas (McAdams Group), Betsy Brown (Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) and Sam Trogdon (Wake County Parks) joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about some of the upcoming events and some of the popular trails in our...

Cary's newest sports bar -- Sports & Social -- is now open in the Fenton neighborhood. Emily Almond with S&S joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about all the details of the two-story building, including the massive TV screen that you won't miss, and the delicious food and drinks they have to offer.

It's a hard topic to discuss, but North Carolina does not have enough emergency housing for victims of domestic violence. Christian Adams from the Compass Center in Orange County spoke with Nate Saunders on WPTF's Afternoon News about what they do to help survivors and what needs to be done to increase the assistance for those in need.

Earlier this month, a few Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill, and part of it focuses on stripping the North Carolina High School Athletic Association of its powers to govern high school sports. Over the last week-and-a-half, numerous athletic directors and coaches across the state have voiced their strong opposition to the bill, including Colin Fegeley of Green Level High School in Cary.

More and more people are starting to plant and garden, as the weather gets nicer here in North Carolina. Phil Campbell of Campbell Road Nursery in Raleigh -- a frequent guest on the WPTF Weekend Gardener -- was on the WPTF Morning Show today to talk with Rob Connett about some of the most popular flowers and plants for this spring.

We are less than two months away from an event that WPTF loves to sponsor -- The NC Outdoor Living Show, featuring the state's largest man cave! It's June 3-4 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Lisa Hobbs, GM of Digital Marketing at Curtis Media, joined the Morning Show to go over the details of the event.