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Cary has a lot of planned this summer and is hosting events that everyone can enjoy. Chris Edwards gets a moment to speak with William Lewis Cary's Cultural Arts Manager in our Talk of the Town segment.

North Carolina is seeing a resurgence in tourism as we recover from the pandemic. Chris Edwards gets a moment to talk with Wit Tuttell with Visit NC about these records breaking numbers and the on going boom in tourism in North Carolina

Booze it & loose it is back this year as always, Mark Ezzell joins Chris Edwards to discuss what the police is doing this year to crack down on drinking and driving as well the highway safety program.

How America came to be can be often overlooked on 4th of July by all the festivities. Wayne Lee, UNC History Professor talks with Chris Edwards about what this holiday is all about.

After the Supreme Courts decision on President Trumps immunity many are left wondering what that means for the Former President and the President as a whole. To talk about it from Trump perspective, Chris Edwards speaks with Jay Town, lawyer and Trump Campaign Surrogate

After the Supreme Courts decision on President Trumps immunity many are left wondering what that means for the Former President and the President as a whole. Bob Orr, a former State Supreme Court Justice speaks with Chris Edwards about the ruling and the impact that it will have on the office in the future.

Roy Cooper and Kody Kinsley are planning on a new program that aims to eliminate the 4 billion dollars of medical debt in North Carolina, but first they need the support of all the hospitals in the state. Chris Edwards gets to speak with Kody Kinsley, Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, about this new proposed plan.

There has been a lot of major story's lately, the main ones being the Supreme Court ruling that the president does not have immunity for unofficial acts, and the upcoming election state election cycle. Chis Edwards gets the chance to speak with former Governor Pat McCroy about these and more.

Garner has many events planned this summer and some events have already started. Chris Edwards gets to speak with Rick Mercier, the Communications Director for the Town of Garner to find out what's the talk of the town.

Since the debate many voters have been questioning the mental state of President Biden and are starting to ask if he is fit to hold office. The supreme Court is also going to make their decision on weather or not trump can be held accountable for crimes he commented in office as well. These topics and more in a Conversation with Chris Edwards and David McLennen.

A plea deal with Boeing, Mesa Airlines layoffs, and a Southwest flight who took off from a closed runway with a vehicle blocking its way. All these story's and more in Chris Edwards weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

Chris Edwards talks with Kaleb Harmon from the Town of Zebulon about all the events coming up this summer and for Independence Day 2024.

The stock market is up, the inflation rate is moving down, and everything is fine, right? Maybe, or maybe it’s summer, and you don’t want to deal with your financial life. But there are items we need to focus on this summer that might actually help save you some money - we get some of those tips now from CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

Monday is the final day for the US Supreme Court to hand down their rulings and one of those rulings that we are awaiting is the Presidential Immunity Case involving former President Donald Trump. With us Chris Edwards to discuss that and other cases is CBS News Legal Analyst, Thane Rosenbaum.

The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating after a police officer fatally shot a teenager following a chase on Friday. Three officers, who are now on administrative leave, say they stopped two juveniles who were walking on Friday night in Utica. One of the two ran and, police say, displayed what looked like a handgun. One officer fired at the boy, later identified as 13-year-old Nyah Mway. Mway died at the hospital. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this shooting is Steve Hauck, former Utica Police Lieutenant.

The first Presidential Debate was held in Atlanta last night between President Biden and former President Donald Trump and much has already been made about the performance of both candidates - with Chris Edwards for analysis and a breakdown of the debate is North Carolina 13th District Congressman Wiley Nickel.

Medicare fraud as been a persisting issue for many, and cost the state over 50 billion dollars a year. Thankfully there are people out there trying to educate doctors and patients on medical fraud and medical mistakes. Chris Edwards speaks with Kevin Robertson, the NC Senior Medicare Patrol Program Director about this.

The first Presidential Debate was just held in Atlanta between President Biden and former President Donald Trump and much has already been made about the performance of both candidates - with Chris Edwards for analysis and perspective is Michele Woodhouse, host of the Michele Woodhouse Show heard here on WPTF.

There have been a number of issues that have been taken on by the state legislature in the short session of the General Assembly. Earlier this week the house used their veto override on three bills including the so called mask bill. Wake County Representative Erin Pare was a supporter of that bill initally, she joins Chris Edwards to talk about the veto override as well as other items of note on Jones Street.

With the first debate over a lot of voters wonder what's next for the President and Former President. Matt Whitaker, former Attorney General during President Trumps first term, talks with Chris Edwards to provide a republican's response to the debate.

The Town of Selma invites you to the upcoming Annual All-American Festival on Monday, July 1st. The festivities will begin at 6:00PM at Blackstone Plaza, located just behind the Selma Police Department. In today's Talk of the Town segment we discuss festival as well as other events coming up in the Town of Selma with Selma's Community Engagement Coordinator, Nikki Wall

June is Men's Health Awareness Month, with Chris Edwards to talk more about some of the health issues that men should be focused on is Dr. Brian Forrest, of Access Health Radio and the founder of Access Healthcare in Apex.

The first Presidential Debate is tonight in Atlanta and closer to home we are still following a number of stories as the General Assembly starts to wrap up their short session. With Chris Edwards to preview the debate and for perspective on what is happening on Jones Street is David McLennan, Political Science Professor at Meredith College.

As summer continues we continue our tour around Wake County highlighting the programs and events that are coming up in our towns. In our Talk of the Town Chris Edwards visits with Knightdale Mayor Jessica Day who tells us about what's happening this summer in Knightdale.

There are so many sectors of technology in North Carolina that impact our lives every day and each day more and more tech companies seem to be doing business in our state. With that thought in mind, recently, the North Carolina Technology Association released a pair of items, their quarterly Leadership Poll and separately released their monthly IT Jobs Trends report. Chris Edwards joins Brooks Raiford, President and CEO of the North Carolina Technology Association, to discuss these surveys.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the most exciting times of the year for boating enthusiasts, but some of the freedoms they experience on the waterways could soon come to an end thanks to a proposed National Oceanic Atmospheric Association rule that would require recreational boats to travel at dangerously low speeds in an effort to protect North Atlantic right whales. Chris Edwards talks with Frank Huglelmeyer, President of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, about this.

Rip currents are an issue every year on the North Carolina coast leading to around multiple deaths in our state alone. To talk about the danger and warning signs of rip currents is Wyatt Werneth, National Spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association.

Summertime activities continue across our communities from Independence Day celebrations to other gatherings. In our Talk of the Town segment Chris Edwards visits with Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones to highlight some of the things going on in the coming months in her town.

It is hot! Our heatwave continues today as we approach near record high temperatures. We get more on the forecast and tips to beat the heat from Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, who joined Chris Edwards in Studio.

The US Open brought a ton of traffic into Pinehurst and the piedmont region of North Carolina. We have seen a large economic impact all around the state since the US Open. Chris Edwards gets a moment to speak with Phil Werz, President & CEO Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Visitors Bureau about this economic impact and what this US Open in Pinehurst means for the future of Moore County.

Habitat for Humanity helps many communities around the country and one of those is Durham, Chris Edwards gets a moment to speak with the CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Durham about all they are doing to help those in their city.

There is plenty going on at the supreme court, Chris Edwards gets to talk about Thane Rosenbaum about all the hot cases.

Holly Springs is one of the many Jewels of Wake County and is offering a lot of activities this summer for people of all ages. Chris Edwards gets the opportunity to talk to the Mayor of Holly Springs Sean Mayfskie about all these great events.

Service dogs are something that a lot of people are not able to live without, and every day Canine Companions is able to help someone in need with one of their professionally trained service dogs. Chris Edwards talks about the service dog industry is Monica Laliberte, who is a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions.

A pilot fired for flying for 2 airlines at once, a Southwest flight flying too low, and a pilot passing away mid flight. All these story's and some more in Chris Edwards weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff

The Trump campaign has recently announced growth in funding post the Trump trial. It has also been announced that Trump has choses his running mate but has yet to announce who it is. Chris Edwards gets a moment to talk with Karoline Leavitt about this milestones as well as the upcoming presidential debate

There are a number of state-wide races on the ballot this November with as many as five new members set to take seats on the Council of State, one of those races, is one that is getting a lot of attention is the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and one of the candidates is Mo Green. He Joins Chris Edwards to discuss why he is running and what he is promising.

It is summertime, school is out and nothing says summer like a family outing at the ballpark and the Carolina Mudcats have affordable family entertainment all summer long. With us now to talk more about what is going on at Five County Stadium in the coming weeks is David Lawrence, General Manager of the Carolina Mudcats joined by Chris Edwards.

Elder abuse has increased year over year, and Elder Abuse Awareness Day has just been enacted to raise awareness on the issue. Chis Edwards get a moment to speak with Jill Schlesinger about why Elder Fraud has been on the rise and steps that people can take in order to help prevent falling for some of these scams.

Jon Champion gets a moment to speak with the Democratic Candidate, Felicia Baxter, for the Senate for NC District 10.

Jon Champion gets the chance to talks with Steve Guilday Director of Travel at AARP Services for tips on how to have a safe and affordable vacation.

Jon Champion talks with Republican Incumbent and current candidate for NC 10th Senate District Benton Sawrey about the upcoming election.

A retired couple in Durham is working to make sure that Voter education and voter ID assistance are provided in their community. Jon Champion talks with Jacque Beatty-Smith and her husband Richard Smith about a recent bus tour event.

Jon Champion talks with Libertarian Candidate for NC 10th Senate District Christopher Sessions about what his campaign has to offer.

Paying for a college education is expensive and can be confusing. Jon Champion talks with Brian Walsh, a certified financial planner and student loan expert for Sofi to get tips for parents and students.

A Heat dome is is coming to the Tar Heel state, and as the name suggest, a lot of heat is coming to our way. Jon Champion is joined by Ashley Ward, the Director of Heat Policy Innovation at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.

The FAA investigating fake titanium, and a rare Dutch Roll, these stories and more in our weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

Jon Champion joins Jill Schlesinger to talk about what you can do to help the cost of child care this summer season.

The 124th US Open is underway and is more then just a tournament. The USGA recently announced that Pinehurst will host the US Open every five years, and put a second headquarters in Pinehurst. They have also relocated the World Golf Hall of Fame there. Chris Edwards joins State Senator Tom McInnis to discuses these topics.

Mike Causey, the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance, met Chris Edwards at the US Open to tell him about vacation insurance scams and fraud insurance.