WPTF Afternoon News
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Executive Director of Senior PharmAssist Gina Upchurch discusses changes coming to Medicare Part D
Aug 3, 20266 min
Spokesperson for My Forever Home Tanya Holland discusses how My Forever Home helps parents to create an independent living community for adult children with disabilities
Aug 3, 20267 min
Keith Saban with Buddha Bee Apiary discusses the invasive Yellow-legged hornets that have been confirmed to be in North Carolina
Aug 3, 20267 min
Nicole Howell of the National Council on Aging Discusses AI and Home Health Care
Jul 31, 20265 min
Clint Jordan, Founder of Mil-Estate discusses VA Home Loans
Jul 31, 20269 min
Executive Director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines Shabbir Imber Safdar discusses what FDA regulation decisions could mean for customers
Jul 30, 20267 min
Extellis CEO Michael Boyarsky discusses his new startup that plans to launch satellite with new imaging technology
Jul 30, 20265 min
Executive Director of Triad Haitian Community Association Woodson Simon discusses thousands of Haitians in NC facing uncertainty as TPS protections expire
Jul 30, 20265 min
Chief meteorologist for Spectrum News One Gary Stephenson discusses how late July rain has lead to reduced water restrictions in Wake County
Jul 30, 20265 min
Co-author of Professional Wrestling for Dummies Gene Selassie discusses the new book how it delves into the history of professional wrestling
Jul 29, 20269 min
Sherry Samuels with the N.C. Museum of Life and Science discusses the recently announced names of 5 red wolves
Jul 29, 20267 min
Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennan discusses a new poll that finds NC residents support legalized sports betting
Jul 29, 20266 min
Will Gaskins with Downtown Raleigh Alliance discusses the recent surge in visitors to Downtown Raleigh that was fueled by Hurricanes playoff run
Jul 29, 20267 min
Dave Glenn with North Carolina Sports Network & Chapelboro.com discusses UNC Football General Manager being placed on Administrative Leave
Jul 28, 20268 min
Dr. Ganga Moorthy from Duke Health discusses July having the highest tick bite ER visits in a decade across the Southeast
Jul 28, 20266 min
Jason Kanawati Stephany with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina discusses a new Durham hunger center that has opened as food insecurity rises across North Carolina
Jul 28, 20266 min
Tobacco Farm Life Museum Site Manager Sarah Morrell discusses the Tobacco Farm Life Museum hosting a Green Book exhibit and virtual program
Jul 28, 20266 min
N.C. State Extension Livestock Commodity Coordinator Matt Poore discusses the limited relief that rain brought to farmers
Jul 27, 20267 min
Andreina Malki with Siembra NC discusses ICE planning to open a federal immigration detention center in Eastern North Carolina by the end of 2026
Jul 27, 20266 min
Owner of Campbell Road Nursery Phil Campbell discusses how a drought continues to strain farmers amd gardeners in central North Carolina
Jul 27, 20267 min
On the Carolina Children's Theatre with Christina Catton
Jul 26, 20266 min
Stretch Your Summer Budget with Trae Bodge and AARP
Jul 24, 20265 min
UNC Radio Sideline Reporter Lee Pace discusses his decision to depart as a sideline reporter for UNC Football
Jul 23, 20267 min
New Commissioner of the NCHSAA Brad Alford discusses his new role as commissioner after working with the association for over 15 years
Jul 23, 20267 min
Assistant Director of Raleigh Water Edward Buchan discusses recent rain that brought some relief to local farmers
Jul 23, 20266 min
Metrologist for the National Weather Service Nick Petro discusses flooding that caused traffic headaches and power outages across the Triangle
Jul 23, 20266 min
Political reporter for The Assembly Bryan Anderson discuss the latest in the Whatley-Cooper Senate race
Jul 23, 20267 min
Raleigh Little Theatre Producing Artistic Director Michele Weathers discusses Raleigh Little Theatre’s upcoming ‘Clue’ production
Jul 22, 20267 min
Amy Beros Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina discusses what the food bank is doing to stop summer hunger for local kids
Jul 22, 20266 min
Spokesperson for NCDOT Kim Deaner discusses the toll that record-breaking heat is taking on N.C. roads
Jul 22, 20266 min
Executive Director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina Ardis Watkins discusses the new system for the state health plan
Jul 22, 20266 min
Distance swimmer Lorelei Schmidt discusses preparing to swim English Channel at 17-year-old
Jul 21, 20266 min
Lile Stephens of the Kramden Institute discusses a $15,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant that was given to Kramden Institute
Jul 21, 20264 min
Duke School of Medicine Division Chief of Sleep Dr. Aatif Husain discusses how permanent daylight savings time would impact sleep
Jul 21, 20266 min
Retired U.S. Navy Commander Rich Kolko discusses a NC soldier who was identified as the latest victim in US-Iran conflict
Jul 21, 20266 min
Founder of RNS Sports Sherard Johnson discusses how a Durham nonprofit is fighting gun violence one pair of shoes at a time
Jul 20, 20265 min
Illeana Rodriguez with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance discusses the best new places to try during Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Jul 20, 20266 min
Former North Carolina Secretary of State Rufus Edmisten discusses the life of Paul Dombalis
Jul 20, 20266 min
Asher Hildebrand of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses how the expansion of US strikes on Iran has lead to more retaliation across the Gulf
Jul 20, 20266 min
N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden discusses the economic report that came out for the month of June
Jul 16, 20266 min
National Retail Federation Chief Economist Mark Mathews discusses what purchases families are prioritizing during back-to-school shopping
Jul 16, 20265 min
Program Manager for Root Causes Scott Brummel discusses a food bank delivery app being developed by a Duke Med-based organization with help from NC State Students
Jul 16, 20265 min
Spokesperson for Wilkes Tourism Susan Dosier discusses North Wilkesboro Speedway hosting its 1st NASCAR Cup Circuit Points race since 1996
Jul 15, 20266 min
Public Policy Polling Director Tom Jensen discusses a new survey that finds Whatley gaining ground on Cooper in North Carolina Senate race
Jul 15, 20265 min
Mac McCorkle of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses the latest developments with the War in Iran
Jul 15, 20267 min
New Executive Director of the Durham Public Schools Foundation James Perry discusses being named to the role and his plans in the position
Jul 15, 20266 min
Marbles Kids Museum Director of Learning Engagement Robin Magnum discusses the Farm to Fork Kids Fest that will take place at Marbles Kids Museum this Saturday
Jul 14, 20265 min
WalletHub Reporter Chip Lupo discusses Raleigh ranking 9th in the 2026 Best Large City for First-Time Home Buyers Study by WalletHub
Jul 14, 20266 min
Former Medical Director for Air Force Pararescue Josh McConkey discusses the condition that has been revealed to have led toSenator Lindsey Graham’s death
Jul 14, 20266 min
Crayons2Calcualtors Program Manager Eunice Sanders discusses the 25th Annual Fill That Bus Campaign
Jul 14, 20266 min