WPTF Afternoon News
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UNC Health infectious disease specialist Dr. David Wohl discuss expert reports that say COVID-19 activity rising as students head back to school
Aug 21, 20266 min
Founder of Varsity NC Nick Stevens discusses a co-op team model that has been proposed by some North Carolina High School athletic directors
Aug 21, 20267 min
Executive Director of Emancipate NC Dawn Blagrove discusses the organizations opposition of a discussed curfew for the city of Raleigh
Aug 21, 20266 min
Discover Durham President and CEO Cara Rousseau discusses a Record $1.17 Billion spent by visitors in Durham County in 2025
Aug 21, 20266 min
Corporate Attorney Sean Preston Discusses Total Loss Driving Accidents
Aug 21, 202611 min
Saige Heigel with the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina gives a back-to-school shoppers guide to cost cutting with planning and strategy
Aug 19, 20265 min
Stembler Distinguished Professor of Broadcast Journalism Charlie Tuggle discusses the life and legacy of ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen
Aug 19, 20266 min
Noel Nickle with the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty discuss why they want the death penalty abolished
Aug 19, 20266 min
Founder of Deflock ILM Mark Williams discusses why he opposes Flock Safety surveillance expanding across North Carolina
Aug 19, 20266 min
Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton discusses an election rule bill that Governor Stein vetoed
Aug 18, 20266 min
Children’s Theatre Company Stage Management Fellow Jada B. Smith discusses her role in CTC and her start in Raleigh
Aug 18, 20266 min
Former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr discusses a decision by a Judge to not force Cooper to testify in COVID bar shutdown case
Aug 18, 20266 min
Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy Mac McCorkle discusses the latest developments in Iran
Aug 18, 20265 min
President of Wake Tech Community College Scott Ralls discusses Wake Tech starting their fall semester with record enrollment
Aug 17, 20266 min
Raleigh attorney and former police officer Lee Turner discusses the benefits and drawbacks of Flock cameras
Aug 17, 20267 min
CEO of the Purple Trail Kimberly Carver discusses the death of a Wake County coach and the grief its sparked among Triangle communities
Aug 17, 20267 min
Executive Director of the Durham Sports Commission Marcus Manning discusses the major impact the Carolina Blaze made in Durham during thier inaugural season
Aug 17, 20265 min
Actor Kristoffer Polaha Discusses World Humanitarian Day
Aug 17, 20264 min
Musician Will Beaty discusses Skeeter Brandon Tribute Event
Aug 15, 20265 min
ABC Commission Delays Vote to Hike Liquor Prices, After Restaurants Push Back
Aug 14, 20266 min
Chris Hooks on High School Football Returning to WPTF
Aug 14, 20267 min
North Carolina chapter of Samaritan’s Purse responds to Ebola outbreak in Congo
Aug 14, 20263 min
Town of Apex announces "On The Steps" concert series at the Halle
Aug 14, 20266 min
N.C. State Economics professor emeritus Mike Walden U.S discusses that hiring slumps are a worrying sign for the economy
Aug 12, 20266 min
Director of The Produce Box Bailey McNeill discusses what the cyclospora outbreak is doing to her business
Aug 12, 20266 min
New Durham Police Chief Stephanie Mardis discusses her new role
Aug 12, 20266 min
Elon University Poll Director Jason Husser discusses a new Elon University poll that shows Cooper maintains a lead against Whatley
Aug 12, 20267 min
Distance swimmer Lorelei Schmidt discusses swimming the English Channel and completing the 'Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming'
Aug 11, 20266 min
Head Coach of Johnston County Little League Softball Ben Catarozzoli discusses the team winning the Little League Softball World Series
Aug 11, 20266 min
N.C. Central Associate Professor of Information Systems Dr. Siobahn Day Grady discusses NCCU launching the first AI Research Institute at an HBCU
Aug 11, 20266 min
Executive Director of Durham Next Tara Kenchen discusses a new study that examines how Durham County Memorial Stadium could be better used
Aug 11, 20266 min
Jerry Martini from The Family Stone
Aug 11, 202615 min
Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead discusses new crime figures that show a drop in crime
Aug 10, 20266 min
Writer for Canes Country Al Hood discusses the Canes offseason after winning the Stanley cup
Aug 10, 20267 min
Wilson County Extension Director Ashley McBride discusses the new guidance state education leaders have on screen use in school
Aug 10, 20267 min
Joyce Sullivan with Free Our Spirits NC discusses the changes they want to see for ABC Liquor Laws and THC Reform
Aug 10, 20266 min
Lori Allen of Toy Story Fame on Her Career and the Impact of AI
Aug 8, 202614 min
46Brooklyn President Anthony Ciaccia discusses the discrepancy between cancer drug prices
Aug 6, 20267 min
Marketing and Specialty Licensing Manager at University Place Devon Burke discusses the four new tenants that will soon open at University Place
Aug 6, 20265 min
N.C. State historian Tim Peeler discusses the life of Cozell McQueen, a member of N.C. State’s 1983 National Championship team
Aug 6, 20266 min
Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses how the process of replacing Edwards will play out
Aug 5, 20267 min
Wilson County Extension Director Norman Harrell discuss the dilemma tobacco farmers are facing as summer winds to a close
Aug 5, 20267 min
League of Women Voters-Wake County President Gaye Williams discusses a Day of Action they have coordinated to mark voting rights anniversary
Aug 5, 20266 min
Co-owner of The Hemp Company John Boccella discusses his opposition to House Bill 328
Aug 5, 20267 min
CBS17 Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein discusses how July brought heat and relief from the drought
Aug 4, 20267 min
High Point University Poll Director Dr. Martin Kifer discusses a New High Point University poll that looks at approval ratings for Governor Stein and President Trump
Aug 4, 20265 min
Spectrum News Washington Correspondent Reuben Jones discusses a panel that found that Rep. Edwards’ behavior with staffers violated House code of conduct
Aug 4, 20266 min
CEO of CAM Raleigh Charman Driver discusses what’s next for the museum after their property listed for sale after closure
Aug 4, 20266 min
Senior Reporter for USA Today Mitchell Northam discusses a federal court decisions that hands the NCAA a major loss on the five-year eligibility rule
Aug 3, 202614 min
President and CEO of Visit Greenville Rachel Whitten discusses the Little League Softball World Series taking place Greenville
Aug 3, 20265 min