WPTF Afternoon News
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Assistant Professor at High Point University School of Nursing Dr. Lorrie Davis-Dick discusses a new poll about Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 7, 20265 min
Meteorologist for Spectrum News One Gary Stephenson discusses tropical storm Isaias that has formed in the southern Gulf and is expected to become a hurricane
Oct 7, 20265 min
Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski with Chabad of Raleigh discusses the three-year anniversary of October 7
Oct 7, 20266 min
Research Director of the Clergy Health Collaborative David Eagle discusses a new study that shows the health of Methodist pastors is improving
Oct 7, 20265 min
North Carolian Secretary of State Elaine Marshall discusses the latest number of new business creations in NC in the 3rd quarter of 2026
Oct 6, 20266 min
Author of “Fort Hunt Lives” Andrew Jones discusses his new book and the history of the area that the book is about
Oct 6, 202613 min
John Wigger Author of PTL: The Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Evangelical Empire discussing the passing and legacy of Jim Bakker
Oct 6, 20266 min
Arielle Chatha with the Town of Morrisville discusses the Diwali Festival on October 17
Oct 6, 20264 min
Krasno Distinguished Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill Kalus Larres discusses the impact of Jinping’s visit to DC
Oct 6, 20266 min
Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses a Republican Super PAC pulling back advertising in the U.S. Senate race
Oct 5, 20266 min
President of Family Connects Jade Woodard discusses her organization and the importance of compassionate postpartum support
Oct 5, 20266 min
Political writer for the Assembly Bryan Anderson discusses NC’s top lawmakers announcing a plan to come back for a special session on fuel prices
Oct 5, 20266 min
N.C. State faculty member Shelby Pillai discusses opening a battery makerspace to power workforce of the future
Oct 5, 20267 min
NC Native Clay Aiken on his First New Album in 18 Years
Oct 2, 202611 min
Comedian Fortune Feimster performs at DPAC October 3rd
Oct 1, 20268 min
Courtney Wheeler with Raleigh Wide Open discusses what to expect at this years festival
Oct 1, 20266 min
Andrew Harrell with Carolina Hunger Initiative discusses what they are doing to help people
Oct 1, 20266 min
Meredith College Police Chief Eva Howard discusses being named Meredith College’s first female police chief
Oct 1, 20264 min
Catawba College Political Science Professor Dr. Michael Bitzer discusses a new poll that shows that Former Governor Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 12%
Oct 1, 20266 min
“The Injury You Didn’t Know You Hired: Protecting Your Workplace” with Ahmed Zarrugh of Precision Motion Health
Oct 1, 20265 min
Duke University Professor Felipe De Brigard discusses being awarded a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant”
Sep 30, 20266 min
Director of Triangle Oktoberfest Craig Duerr discusses the Triangle Oktoberfest event set for this weekend
Sep 30, 20266 min
Founder of Jannia's Safe Harbor Inc Jannia Jolley discusses how and why she formed the nonprofit
Sep 30, 20264 min
Dave Glenn with the North Carolina Sports Network & Chapelboro.com discusses the Protect College Sports Act that was just passed by the Senate
Sep 29, 20268 min
Jenni Koontz with Epic Shutter Photography discusses the scenes at the Outer Banks over the last week
Sep 29, 20267 min
Dr. Martin Kifer with High Point University discusses a new survey looking at North Carolina likely voters in the U.S. Senate Race
Sep 29, 20266 min
Sam Walker with OBX News discusses how the weekend nor’easter impacted the Outer Banks
Sep 28, 20267 min
Writer for Canes Country Al Hood discusses the Canes preparing to raise the Stanley Cup banner on Opening Night
Sep 28, 20267 min
Kyle McCurry with Explore Asheville discusses how they’re encouraging people to visit western North Carolina now that fall is here
Sep 28, 20267 min
Justin Page, Owner of Page Farms discusses the challenges that the drought presented to pumpkin farmers like himself
Sep 28, 20266 min
Sara Landis with Hope House Raleigh discusses the resources Hope House Raleigh provides for teen moms learning to be parents
Sep 24, 20266 min
UNC-Chapel Hill Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success James Orr discusses UNC-Chapel Hill welcoming its largest incoming class
Sep 24, 20266 min
Spectrum News Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson discusses rough conditions at the coast and what is causing them
Sep 24, 20266 min
Aliyah Manigault with the North Carolina Black Alliance discusses her objections to the WakeMed-Atrium Merger
Sep 24, 20265 min
Author of Lost Towns of North Carolina Heather Leah discusses the legacy of the old Holiday Inn in downtown Raleigh
Sep 23, 20267 min
General Manager of the Hotel Indigo Raleigh Carlos Faz discusses the new hotel
Sep 23, 20266 min
Hurricane expert Jay Barnes who runs jaybarnesonhurricanes.com discusses Hurricane Hugo 37 years later
Sep 23, 20267 min
President of the Taiwanese Student Association at UNC-Chapel Hill Yu-Chao Huang discuss the two racially charged incidents that have occurred at UNC
Sep 23, 20267 min
Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling discusses if the presence of Vice President Vance and President Trump can help Michael Watley in the midterm election
Sep 23, 20266 min
North Carolina State Senator Woodson Bradley discusses a bill that would change NC divorce laws
Sep 22, 20266 min
Reporter for OBX News Sam Walker discusses ‘potentially hazardous’ conditions that are expected along the NC Outer Banks this week
Sep 22, 20267 min
LaMont Jones with U.S. News and World Report discusses a new ranking of universities that have the nest value for in-state students
Sep 22, 20266 min
N.C. State sports historian Tim Peeler discusses the life of N.C. State player and 1974 National Champion Phil Spence
Sep 22, 20266 min
Matt Siegel with Carolina Renaissance Festival discusses the events taking place during October and November
Sep 21, 20268 min
Director of the N.C. Department of Transportation's Rail Division Jason Orthner discusses NC By Train launching free transit connection program for rail passengers
Sep 21, 20266 min
Former member of the Morrisville Town Council Steve Rao discusses the WakeMed-Atrium deal and what constituents have to say about it
Sep 21, 20266 min
Attorney for Sivaraman Immigration Law Trey DeBrine discusses ICE arrests in North Carolina topping 5,000 in 2026
Sep 21, 20265 min
Patrick De Haan with Gasbuddy.com discusses gas prices continueing to climb across the country
Sep 17, 20266 min
State Climatologist Corey Davis discusses the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season breaking a 60-year record
Sep 17, 20266 min
Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses a new Carolina Journal poll that finds Roy Cooper is expanding his lead over Michael Whatley
Sep 17, 20267 min