WPTF Afternoon News
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President of Wake Tech Community College Dr. Scott Ralls discusses Wake Tech and Wake County Public Schools launching a Youth Apprenticeship Academy
Jun 8, 20266 min
Carolina Hurricanes Director of Youth Hockey and Community Outreach Shane Willis discusses how the Carolina Hurricanes sustained success is fueling a surge in youth hockey across North Carolina
Jun 8, 20266 min
Assistant Director of Aging & Adult Services with Durham County Department of Social Services Travis Williams discusses an Aging Gracefully Resource Fair set for this Saturday
Jun 8, 20263 min
Editor of Tar Heel Tribune R.L. Bynum discusses UNC baseball team preparing for Southern Cal in the Chapel Hill Super Regional
Jun 4, 20268 min
Major Joseph Crawford of the Salvation Army of Wake County discusses how they will celebrate National Donut Day
Jun 4, 20266 min
Reporter for OBX News Sam Walker discusses another home collapsing into the Atlantic, the 20th to fall in Buxton since September 2025
Jun 4, 20266 min
Vice President of the NCAE Bryan Proffitt discusses the override of Governor's Veto on HB87
Jun 4, 20266 min
HighSchoolOT.com Managing Editor Joel Bryant discusses the Mallard Creek track & field disqualification that was overturned by appeals board
Jun 3, 20267 min
Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator Isley Cotton discusses how youth suicide deaths haved dropped nearly 11% in North Carolina after 988 hotline rollout
Jun 3, 20267 min
Director of “The Heart of Sparta” Kristin Hiemstra discusses what led to her creating a documentary looking at the Town of Sparta
Jun 3, 20267 min
Executive Director of the NACS Foundation Kevin O’Connell discusses the NACS Foundation’s Neighborhood Nourish program
Jun 3, 20266 min
Secretary of State of North Carolina Elaine Marshall discusses counterfeit Carolina Hurricanes merchandise and tickets
Jun 3, 20265 min
Howard Neufeld of the Appalachian State Department of Biology discusses how fall leaf color could be affected by spring drought
Jun 3, 20266 min
Owner of Guglhupf Bakery & Restaurant Sean Scott how downtown Chapel Hill businesses are still recovering from flood damage from Chantal almost a year later
Jun 3, 20267 min
Hockey play-by-play broadcaster John Forslund discusses the eyes of the hockey world being on Raleigh for the Stanley Cup Finals
Jun 3, 20267 min
Spectrum News Sports Anchor Mike Solarte discusses the Carolina Hurricanes preparing for their 1st Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 20 years
Jun 1, 20268 min
Executive Director of White Oak Foundation Townhomes Reverend Charles Tyner discusses a ribbon-cutting ceremony that White Oak Foundation Townhomes is hosting
Jun 1, 20266 min
Ellen Gorham of the American Red Cross discusses the critical need for blood and platelet donors as summer approaches
Jun 1, 20267 min
Carolina Hurricanes superfan Jacob Emmons discusses the Carolina Hurricanes first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in 20 years
Jun 1, 20266 min
General Manager of the Zebulon Devil Dogz Caleb Whittlemore discusses a new era of baseball that is starting at Five County Stadium
May 28, 20266 min
Executive Director for Threshold Elizabeth Barber discusses what Threshold is and how it helps people with severe mental illness
May 28, 20266 min
Public Relations Manager for GoTriangle Matt Lail discusses how NC State PR students boosted GoTriangle ridership and awareness with spring campaigns
May 28, 20266 min
Adjunct Professor at the UNC School of Law Scott Peeler discusses a new Executive Order that target the use of insider information in prediction markets
May 28, 20267 min
UNC Greensboro Director of eSports John Borchert discusses the FAA targeting gamers to fill air traffic controller shortage
May 27, 20266 min
Tournament Director of UNC Health Championship Brian Krusoe discusses the UNC Health Championship set to start at Raleigh Country Club
May 27, 20265 min
Dr. Kenton Dover of the UNC School of Medicine discuss sepsis and the threat it poses to people in light of Kyle Busch's death from sepsis
May 27, 20266 min
Executive Director of the Raleigh Convention Center Kerry Painter discusses the new Red Hat Amphitheater construction marking a major milestone
May 27, 20263 min
Ashley Monroe Author of ““I Thought I Knew” documents her life married to a convicted rapist and how it led to this book
May 26, 202614 min
Contributing Editor to Autoweek Mike Hembree discusses the passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch
May 26, 20267 min
Executive Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance Scott Dupree discusses preparing for busy weekend of sports across Wake County
May 26, 20267 min
Attorney and former Raleigh Police officer Lee Turner talks about the chaos outside the wake county courthouse after attorney were wounded
May 26, 20266 min
CEO of Freedom and Glory Liz Morris discusses why the flag company decided to rebrand
May 21, 20266 min
N.C. State historian Tim Peeler discusses Elliott Avent planning to retire as N.C. State baseball coach
May 21, 20267 min
Wake County Snake Expert Milton Morgan discusses warmer weather making snake sightings more likely
May 21, 20268 min
Meterologist Jonathan Blaes with the National Weather Service discusses NOAA's Atlantic hurricane forecast for 2026
May 21, 20267 min
Elon University Professor of Sports Management Alex Traugutt discusses how away fans give a boost to North Carolina's sports economy as the Canes advance
May 20, 20268 min
Kathleen Cody of the Rotary Club of North Carolina discusses the Flags for Our Heroes Memorial Day Ceremony
May 20, 20266 min
North Carolina Ocean Racer Josh Kali discusses returning home after sailing around the world
May 20, 20267 min
CBS news anchor Christopher Cruise reflects on legacy of CBS Radio
May 20, 20268 min
Thespian J.J. Jeter on The Return of Hamilton to The DPAC
May 19, 20267 min
Appalachian League Brand Strategy Austin Scher on Armed Forces Day Weekend
May 19, 20266 min
Joel Bryant of HighSchoolOT.com on Recent Mallard Creek High School Controversy
May 19, 20266 min
Director Cynthia Hill on Kyle Larson vs. The Double
May 19, 20266 min
Kent Yelverton, Director of the North Carolina State Fair on Rising Costs
May 19, 20265 min
Owner of Alligator Steps Swim School Larissa Koerschner on Summer Water Safety
May 18, 20266 min
Director of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program Mark Ezzell on Memorial Day Travel
May 18, 20265 min
CBS Radio News Anchor Steve Kathan on The End of CBS News Radio
May 18, 20266 min
CEO of Growth Office Partners Kimberly Simon on the Canvas Cyber Breach
May 18, 20266 min
Tisha Campbell discusses her new comedy tour coming to Raleigh
May 14, 20269 min
Comedian Jack Crissey discusses a new comedy show he is bringing to Raleigh
May 12, 20267 min