WPTF Afternoon News
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Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses the process for replacing Lindsey Graham
Jul 13, 20267 min
Raleigh News and Observer sports writer Chip Alexander discusses the life and impact of longtime Raleigh real estate figure Stephen Stroud
Jul 13, 20267 min
Attorney and former Raleigh Police Officer Lee Turner discusses the continued fallout from a violent 4th of July weekend
Jul 13, 20265 min
Infectious disease specialist with UNC Health Dr. David Weber discusses the rise of Cyclospora cases in North Carolina
Jul 13, 20265 min
Spokesperson for Wake County Animal Center Meagan Frost discusses center calling for help as shelter reaches capacity
Jul 9, 20265 min
American international rugby union player Dom Besag discusses the World Rugby Nations Cup that is coming to Cary next week
Jul 9, 20267 min
UNC-Kenan Flagler Business School Professor Gerald Cohen discusses North Carolina being named CNBC's No. 2 Top State for Business
Jul 9, 20266 min
Catawba College Political Science Professor Michael Bitzer discusses a new Catawba College Survey that shows that most North Carolinians expect political violence before the 2026 election
Jul 9, 20266 min
NCDMV Communications Manager Marty Homan on the DMV Wait Times
Jul 8, 20265 min
Executive Director of WakeEd Partnership Keith Poston on the New School Year
Jul 8, 20266 min
New Book By Andrew Dunn Looks at Legacy of Pat McCrory
Jul 8, 202610 min
Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders on Hurricane Chantal's Fallout
Jul 8, 20265 min
Chief meteorologist for Spectrum News One Gary Stephenson discusses the holiday weekend that set heat records across North Carolina
Jul 7, 20267 min
Founder of Boots on the Ground Gerald Givens discusses a violent teen takeover and how it shines light on need for parents to be accountable
Jul 7, 20266 min
Owner of Dirty V’s Restaurant Carey Kidd discusses downtown Raleigh business owners being upset about the 4th of July violence
Jul 7, 20266 min
President of Holt Athletic Association Don Daves discusses how the Durham nonprofit continues to rebuild one year after Tropical Depression Chantal
Jul 7, 20267 min
Owner of Yarn, Etc. Mary Stowe discuss the long road to building her business back after Chantal
Jul 6, 20266 min
Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks discusses how North Carolina power grids stack up amidst heat wave
Jul 6, 20266 min
Tri-Point Homes of Raleigh Vice President of Community Experience James Flanagan discusses the Raleigh housing market
Jul 6, 20266 min
Autumn Miller with Wake County Emergency Management discusses the cooling centers that are open in Wake County
Jul 2, 20266 min
Schoor Johnson CIO of Department of Natural and Cultural Resources discusses the America 250 Celebration being held at the State Capital
Jul 2, 20266 min
Owner of Durham Soccer Academy Ozan Gökdemir discusses soccer fans rallying in NC For US Men's National Team in World Cup knockout stage
Jul 2, 20266 min
President of Durham Tech J.B. Buxton discusses the advantages to North Carolina’s community colleges in the proposal.
Jul 1, 20265 min
Policy and Research Analyst for ExCEL NC Neil Harrington discusses the group’s opinions regarding the budget
Jul 1, 20265 min
Kent Thompson with the Rotary Club of Raleigh discusses the preparations the rotary club is making for their July 4th Celebrations
Jul 1, 20265 min
Spokesperson for Simebra NC Andreina Malki discusses local immigration leaders reactions to the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship
Jul 1, 20264 min
Vice President of CBC Sports Mike Birling discusses the Durham Bulls preparing for a busy 4th of July weekend at DBAP
Jun 30, 20266 min
Randolph County Cooperative Extension Agent Cody Craddock discusses an AI-driven app that aims to help farmers cut costs and pick the best blueberries
Jun 30, 20266 min
N.C. State Political Science Professor Stephen Greene discusses the Supreme Court ruling that states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting a Trump-led challenge
Jun 30, 20266 min
Executive Director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina Ardis Watkins discuss their reaction to a proposed pay increases in N.C. budget
Jun 30, 20266 min
Colisha Stanford with Step Up Ministry Raleigh
Jun 29, 20267 min
Amy Sayle at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center discusses the Full Strawberry Moon set to appear on Monday night
Jun 29, 20267 min
Dr. Andy Bobyarchick of the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences at UNC Charlotte discusses the continued efforts of Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as aftershock rattles rescuers in disaster zone
Jun 29, 20266 min
Writer for the Assembly Bryan Anderson discusses a NC budget deal being reached with lawmakers aiming to vote this week on a spending plan
Jun 29, 20264 min
Director of Durham County Department of Social Services Maggie Clapp on SNAP Benefits
Jun 26, 20264 min
Managing Editor at Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader Sean Tucker
Jun 26, 20263 min
Editor of Pack Pride Cory Smith discusses North Carolina and N.C. State men’s basketball to face off in nonconference game in December
Jun 25, 20267 min
RDU Airport spokesperson Stephanie Hawco discusses RDU travelers adapting as summer demand surges and ongoing construction
Jun 25, 20263 min
Dr. Kevin Stewart of the UNC Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences discusses the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela
Jun 25, 20265 min
Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennan discusses the New York primary results that have lead to more questions for Democratic party
Jun 25, 20266 min
Salve Regina University's Nationhood Lab Director Colin Woodard discusses why America feels so divided as 250th birthday draws closer
Jun 25, 20268 min
Sylvie Beljanski Discusses the Latest Research on Cancer Recurrence
Jun 25, 20267 min
CBS17 Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein discusses a heat wave set for sweltering weekend as extreme drought continues
Jun 24, 20266 min
N.C. State Student Researcher Kenneth Geisert discusses why the tile-horned Prionus beetle larva is a major threat to blueberry crops across NC
Jun 24, 20265 min
Author of Lost Towns of North Carolina Heather Leah discusses the many ghost towns of North Carolina
Jun 23, 202613 min
Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas discusses what to expect from 4th of July travel thats expected to set records across Carolinas
Jun 23, 20267 min
PetSmart’s local veterinarian Dr. Irena Perdew shared tips on keeping your pet safe on the 4th of July
Jun 23, 20266 min
Executive Vice President Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Loren Gold discusses the massive turnout at Canes victory parade that has local leaders wondering what’s next
Jun 23, 20267 min
Steph Gans with Clean Water for N.C. discusses data center concerns for some Vance County residents
Jun 22, 20266 min
Bruce Jentleson of Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses the continuing talks between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials for a deal to end the war
Jun 22, 20266 min