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The Republican National Convention continued on Wednesday including speeches from members of President Donald Trump's family and culminated with Ohio Senator JD Vance officially accepting the GOP's nomination for Vice President. With Chris Edwards to recap yesterday and preview today is Marc Lotter.

The Republican National Convention continued on Wednesday including speeches from members of President Donald Trump's family and culminated with Ohio Senator JD Vance officially accepting the GOP's nomination for Vice President. With us now to recap yesterday and preview today is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

From data breaches to helping to get bills passed through the General Assembly's short session there is much for us to get into with North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein with Chris Edwards.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed the Goldwater Institute’s Right to Try Individualized Treatments Act into law. Known as House Bill 98, this nonpartisan reform offers hope to those who need it most, allowing suffering patients to work directly with their physician to safely seek the most groundbreaking of investigational personalized care options. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this, Naomi Lopez.

National Night Out is coming up on August 6th in Raleigh and also in communities around the country, with Chris Edwards to talk about the upcoming event is Lieutenant Jason Borneo.

The Republican National Convention continued on Wednesday including speeches from members of President Donald Trump's family and culminated with Ohio Senator JD Vance officially accepting the GOP's nomination for Vice President. With Chris Edwards to offer a rebuttal of the Convention is North Carolina State Senator Val Applewhite.

Last night in Milwaukee, former critics and rivals of President Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention as both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley addressed the crowd among others. With Chris Edwards now to offer a rebuttal of what we have heard last night is North Carolina Wake County Representative Maria Cervania.

Last night in Milwaukee, former critics and rivals of President Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention as both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley addressed the crowd among others. With Chris Edwards to offer a recap of last night and a preview of today at the RNC is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

The 152nd Open Championship gets underway Thursday morning at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. The first tee times will go off at 1:35 eastern tomorrow morning and with Chris Edwards to preview the Championship is Alex Myers, Senior Writer for Golf Digest.

Last night in Milwaukee, former critics and rivals of President Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention as both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley addressed the crowd among others. With Chris Edwards to offer a recap of the convention thus far and to look ahead to tonight is Tommy Pigott.

There is much to recap from the short session of the North Carolina General Assembly that adjourned recently from issues like the State Health Plan to the so-called Mask Bill and more, Chris Edwards gets more insight and perspective now from North Carolina Senate President Pro Temp Phil Berger.

There is much to report from the office of the US Eastern District Attorney's Office and we get that report now in our monthly check-in with US Eastern District Attorney Michael Easley who joins Chris Edwards.

The Republican National Convention got underway Monday and former President Donald Trump picked Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Mr. Trump was also officially nominated as the GOP candidate for the White House and he seeks that office for a second time. With Chris Edwards now for comment on yesterday's events at the RNC is Kevin Munoz, Spokesperson for the Biden Campaign.

The Republican National Convention got underway on Monday night in Milwaukee as Donald Trump was officially nominated as his parties candidate for President. Also on Monday, Ohio Senator JD Vance was picked as Trump's running mate and also nominated for the Vice Presidency by the Convention. To talk about the pick Chris Edwards is joined by David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

The Republican National Convention got underway on Monday night in Milwaukee as Donald Trump was officially nominated as his parties candidate for President. Also on Monday, Ohio Senator JD Vance was picked as Trump's running mate and also nominated for the Vice Presidency by the Convention. With Chris Edwards from Milwaukee to break it all down and to preview what is to come today is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

Jay Ratliff talks with Chris Edwards about how the Secret Service preps air ports for the president as well as a tire blowing out while a plane is getting ready to take off.

The Republican National Convention gets underway Monday in Milwaukee under the backdrop of the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump which happened in Pennsylvania over the weekend. With Chris Edwards for perspective on the convention, the race and what we can expect today and this week is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show.

The Republican National Convention gets underway today in Milwaukee under the backdrop of the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump which happened in Pennsylvania over the weekend. With Chris Edwards to provide some perspective is Gunnery Sergeant and Veterans for Trump Executive Director Jessie Jane Duff.

We continue to highlight the events going on throughout our communities from summer events to just being great places to live - this morning in our Talk of the Town segment Chris Edwards highlights another one of Wake County's growing areas, Wendell as we chat with Virginia Gray, the mayor of Wendell.

The assassination attempt of Former President Donald Trump over the weekend has many examining the political climate in our country but also examining the security around Saturday's event in Pennsylvania. With Chris Edwards to talk about what goes into a Presidential visit or a visit of a Presidential Candidate is former Wake County Sheriff, Donnie Harrison.

Visitors are again welcome at the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh as the building reopened to the public earlier this week. With Chris Edwards to discuss the project and the reopening of the Capitol is Terra Schramm, Site Administrator for the State Capitol.

The Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin next week where Former President Donald Trump will officially be nominated as the GOP nominee for the 2024 Presidential Election. With Chris Edwards to preview the convention is Tommy Pigott, RNC Strategic Communications Director.

Year-Round schools went back to the classroom in Wake County this week as students at 50 schools opened up their new year on July 8 and the rest of the county will head back to the classroom in the coming days and weeks. With Chris Edwards to talk about the return to school and what we can expect this year for Wake County Schools is Superintendent Robert Taylor.

A number of issues are on the mind of Americans and North Carolinians, as we head toward Political Conventions in the coming weeks. Chris Edwards gets into issues in DC and also things that are impacting us here a home with perspective from North Carolina senior senator Thom Tillis in his monthly check-in.

The Wake County Board of Commissioners has officially adopted the master plan for Lake Myra County Park, a significant step forward in expanding recreational facilities and preserving green space in eastern Wake County. This decision follows extensive planning, community engagement and strategic efforts aimed at addressing the growing recreational needs of the region. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Chris Snow, Director of Wake County Community Services for Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces.

The Town of Clayton has a lot going on including the launch of a new social district this morning, in our Talk of the Town segment today we learn all about the great things going on in this Johnston County Community as Chris Edwards visits with Rich Cappola, Town Manger for Clayton.

A judge in North Carolina yesterday ruled against Clemson and their motion to stay and the school's motion to dismiss the ACC's countersuit against the school as the ongoing saga of Grant of Rights continue. With us now to break down what happened yesterday and where we go from here is David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network.

We continue to monitor events that are impacting our country both in Washington and a little closer at home here in North Carolina and with Chris Edwards for an update on what is going on in our Nation's Capitol as well as legislation that he has recently introduced is North Carolina Senator, Ted Budd.

Earlier this week, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law the ABC Omnibus Bill that would implement to-go sales of mixed drinks, wine as well as make other changes to the states liquor laws. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolinian Restaurant and Lodging Association.

Earlier this week, Governor Roy Cooper signed a number of bills into law that impact North Carolinians and one of those measures he signed was stop-gap funding for child care centers in our state. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Candace Witherspoon, Deputy Director of the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education.

Calls for President Biden to step-down as the nominee for the Democratic Party continue as Democratic members of the House and Senate had meetings in DC on Tuesday. With Chris Edwards to make sense of these calls and to provide insight into what is next is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

The NATO Summit got underway in our Nations Capitol with President Biden speaking to NATO leaders. Chis Edwards joins CBS News Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland to discuss this summit as well as some of the President's remarks.

The State Health care plan is going to see some changes with the new budget and some people may even be getting some money back. Chis Edwards speaks with State Treasurer Dale Folwell about this state health care plan and more.

As we look ahead to the general election this November there are a number of state-wide races on the ballot for several positions within the Council of State several offices changing leadership. One of those positions that will have a new leader is Labor Commissioner and one of the candidates for that position is Braxton Winston, he joins Chris Edwards to talk about why he is running.

Chris Edwards continues to speak with independent business owners to celibate independent business owner month. Here is his conversation with Sunny Miller, Owner of Adara Spa.

The State Auditor plays an important part in state government and their duties may often go unnoticed. Chris Edwards gets a chance to speak with State Auditor, Jessica Holmes to discuss what their office does and what they do for the people of North Carolina. (Photo Courtesy of Jessica Holmes and NC Auditor Department)

First Lady Jill Biden was in Wilmington yesterday speaking to a group of military families and said that her husband, President Joe Biden considers support of the military and veterans a sacred obligation. With us now to discuss is Jessie Jane Duff, Gunnery Sergeant and the Director of Veteran for Trump.

The State Treasurer position is on the ballot this upcoming election and Chris Edwards gets a moment to talk with Brad Briner, who is running for the office in this up coming election cycle.

After an Emergency alert from the Nuclear plant on Monday. many North Carolinians are left wondering why they got this alert. Chris Edwards gets a moments to speak with Darshan Patel, the Emergency Management Team Leader for Wake County Government about this alert and what caused it.

There’s nothing like a soaring stock market to make the summer more enjoyable. The S&P 500 index’s near 15 percent return for the first half of the year ranks as the 13th best start since 1950, according to Comerica Wealth Management. With Chris Edwards to discuss is CBS News Business Analyst, Jill Schlesinger.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that bans the State from instituting a US Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency or CBDC. The Governor faced some criticism for his veto as House Bill 690 passed with a 109-4 vote in the House and a 39-5 vote in the Senate last month. With us now to discuss is Dan Spuller, Head of Industry Affairs for the Blockchain Association

July is National Independent Retailer Month and all month long we will highlight Independent retailers in our communities that are working each day to provide goods and services to those in our areas. Today we visit with Cyndey Davis-English, Founder/Design Principal-The English Garden.

As we look ahead to the general election this November there are a number of state-wide races on the ballot for several positions within the Council of State several offices changing leadership. One of those positions that will have a new leader is Labor Commissioner and one of the candidates for that position is Luke Farley, he joins Chris Edwarads in studio.

Many in our area finally saw rain over the weekend but that has done little to help the farmers of our state who are facing challenges due to the lack of rain as well as the excessive heat. With us now to discuss the impacts on our farms as well as the need for the passage of the Farm Bill in congress is Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network.

As we focus on a number of issues here at home from the status of the President, the Supreme Court ruling on Presidential Immunity and other issues, we have perhaps lost perspective on what is happening overseas with the wars between Israel and Hamas as well as Ukraine and Russia. With Chris Edwards for perspective on these conflicts ins CBS News Correspondent Cami McCormick.

There are a number of key issues on the minds of Americans and North Carolinians as it relates to the political scene as well as state-wide races here across the Old North State, with Chris Edwards for perspective on a number of things is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

There are a number of issues that are on the minds of Americans as it relates to the Presidential Election in addition, several lawmakers have now called on President Biden to not seek reelection for the Presidency. Chris Edwards joins North Carolina 5th District Congresswomen Dr. Virginia Foxx to talk about these issues and more.

The Carolina Mudcats continue their homestand tonight and Saturday night against the Down East Wood Ducks with fireworks scheduled after each contest in the Mudcats for America weekend. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Carolina Mudcats General Manager David Lawrence.

On Tuesday North Carolina 13th District Congressman, Wiley Nickel introduced legislation called the Keep Housing Affordable Act to bolster the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and incentivize developers to maintain to affordability of housing units for extended periods. The Congressman joins Chris Edwards to talk about that legislation as well as other items of note in congress.

Fireworks are a consistent cause of fire and injury every year, not just around the holidays. Chris Edwards and Mike Causey, the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, talk about how you can stay safe this year around fireworks.