WPTF Morning News

Drew Blake runs "Guiding Eyes Outdoors," an organization here in the Triangle that helps veterans and the visually impaired enjoy the outdoors, like hiking and fishing. Rob Connett talked with Drew about the unique and amazing things they are currently working on to expand across the state.

Parts of Vermont continue to be underwater from extreme flooding. CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula, who has been covering that and other national weather-related headlines, joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the latest updates.

When you were a kid, what was your bedroom like? What did you have in it? That was the topic today on the WPTF Morning Show "Roundtable," and the crew found out about Jon Champion's love for Farrah Fawcett.

During the pandemic, you might have heard the phrase "The Great Resignation," where many Americans were quitting their jobs. Is that still the case today, or have things settled down? Rob Connett asked CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger for her thoughts.

The Fourth of July holiday was a very busy one for airports and airline companies across the United States. Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff broke down the numbers with Rob Connett.

CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith discusses storm damage report from Sunday's severe weather that rolled through the Triangle, and what we can expect this week.

The WPTF Morning Show Crew debuted a new segment today called "What's Buggin' You?" Everyone got 30 seconds to vent about what's recently been on their mind. And we found out about Mike Davis' driving habits, and why Jon Champion might be a little sleep deprived...

You never know where the conversation will go when Mike Raley joins the WPTF Morning Show. Today, he shared a story about the time he interviewed Captain Kangaroo.

You can expect more of the same when it comes to the weather this weekend -- hot and stormy. CBS 17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker went through the details with Rob Connett. Also, with today being World Chocolate Day, the two discussed their favorite chocolate bar.

Max Trujillo -- the owner of Craften in Knightdale, and the co-host of the North Carolina Food & Beverage podcast -- joined the show to talk about the details of their upcoming fundraiser to help support a member of the local food industry.

CBS 17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker tells us about hot temperatures in Friday's forecast, and another threat of pop-up thunderstorms this weekend around the Triangle.

How did the Sheetz "$1.77" promotion on 4th of July impact the average price of gas in North Carolina this week? What can you expect to pay for gas the rest of this summer? Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com answered those questions when he joined the WPTF Morning Show.

Small Business Specialist Barbara Belicic talks about the business, financial , and mentoring resources available though Apex, North Carolina's "Launch Apex" program.

Lance Blocker from CBS17 lets us know our upcoming forecast for the rest of the week, and what kind of storms we should be expecting in the next few days.

The Raleigh Fire Department's Lt. Lemuel Hubbard talks about Fourth of July fireworks safety and accidents related to Independence Day. He also discusses the RFD's initiative about smoke detectors, family escape routes, evacuation plans, and fire safety awareness.

The Raleigh Fire Department's Lt. Lemuel Hubbard talks about Fourth of July fireworks safety and accidents related to Independence Day. He also discusses the RFD's initiative about smoke detectors, family escape routes, evacuation plans, and fire safety awareness.

Ed Hooks, the mayor of Mebane, talks to us about the Buc-ee's potentially building its first North Carolina location in his city, and what the next steps are to this plan becoming official.

One of the decisions made by the Supreme Court last week was striking down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger told Rob Connett what is next for the millions of Americans that had applied for that program.

CBS17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker gives us an update on this hot, muggy weather, and how Raleigh tied an all-time record. There's also another risk for severe weather Monday and Tuesday.

If you're traveling somewhere this holiday season, you certainly will have company. Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas joined Rob Connett discussed the best and worst times to hit the roads over the next few days, and how much North Carolinians will be spending for Fourth of July plans.

This holiday weekend is going to be a HOT one across North Carolina, as many in the state will see heat indices in the triple digits. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show and talked about the details with Rob Connett. The two also discussed their opinions on Buc-ee's.

Bottle Theory is one of Apex's newest "bottle shops," offering local beer and wine to customers. Pavel Chtcheprov joined the WPTF studio to have the crew sample some beverages.

Bottle Theory is one of Apex's newest "bottle shops," offering local beer and wine to customers. Pavel Chtcheprov joined the WPTF studio to discuss his start as a business owner, some of the things they offer at Bottle Theory, and what the industry is like in Wake County.

Today is another Air Quality Alert Day around the Triangle, as the area is under a Code Yellow. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the show to discuss that, and how hot the temperatures will get for the holiday weekend.

The Carolina Mudcats minor league baseball team is home all of next week, starting with 4th of July. Mudcats broadcaster Greg Young joined the show to go over all of the great promotions the team will have for fans, and all the reasons you should check out Five County Stadium in Zebulon as the team starts the second half of the 2023 season.

Fourth of July is next Tuesday, which means you'll probably be seeing and hearing neighbors shooting off their own fireworks over the next few days. But that also means the risk of someone getting injured or burned. Dr. Felicia Williams from the UNC Jaycee Burn Center joined the show to talk about fireworks safety and ways to help prevent serious burns.

Wednesday is an Air Quality Alert Day around the Triangle, as smoke from the Canadian wildfires is back in the air across North Carolina. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith talks about what it means that our area is under a "Code Orange," and who could be impacted by the poor air quality.

With summer here, you might be buying stuff online for stuff like vacations or home improvement projects. But online shopping also means online scams. Financial Educator Tonya Rapley, the founder of "My Fab Finance," joined the show to go over some red flags to help make sure we don't fall for the fakes.

Dr. Beverly Goode returns to the studio for another "Menopause Monday" on the WPTF Morning Show. This week, she discusses thyroid disease and auto-immune disease, and their connection to menopause. Dr. Goode also answers some questions from our listeners!

Dr. Beverly Goode returns to the studio for another "Menopause Monday" on the WPTF Morning Show. This week, she discusses thyroid disease and auto-immune disease, and their connection to menopause.

Dr. Beverly Goode returns to the studio for another "Menopause Monday" on the WPTF Morning Show. This week, she discusses thyroid disease and auto-immune disease, and their connection to menopause.

There was a tragic fatal incident on a runway at an airport in Texas. Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff discussed the details of that, and also talked about how weather can impact flights today at RDU.

It's officially summer, which means just about everyone has some sort of plan to spend money, whether it's a vacation, a concert, or a summer home project. CBS News Business Expert Jill Schlesinger joined the show with some financial tips and advice for the next few months.

The Triangle is expected to be hit with thunderstorms this evening, and some could be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and even the possibility of tornadoes. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith talks about the timing of the storm system for the Raleigh area.

Have you ever thought about what it would sound like when you take radio legends like WPTF's Tony Riggsbee and Mike Raley and have them do a dramatic reading of a Taylor Swift song? Spoiler alert -- it's incredible.

Saturday morning's "WPTF Weekend Gardener" will be broadcasting live from the Rolesville Farmers Market. Mike Raley talked with the manager, Sherri Bower, about what you can expect if you stop by in-person during the show.

Alex Khan is a 23-year-old author who just published his first book, entitled "The Dullahan." He stopped by the WPTF studio to tell us what a dullahan is, where he got the idea for the story, and what he's thinking about writing for his next book.

Do you call it "pop" or "soda"? How do you pronounce "aunt"? What's the metal thing with wheels you push around a store? Those are some of the questions Sidekick Harrison asked the rest of the crew on this morning's Roundtable!

This time of the year is usually the deadliest on the roadways for teenage drivers. Why is that, and what can be done to fix it? Sgt. Chris Knox with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol gave his tips and advice on the WPTF Morning Show.

What's your favorite food sound? Maybe it's bacon sizzling in a pan in the morning, or the sound of coffee roasting, or popcorn popping in the microwave. The crew discussed their answers -- then tried to imitate those sounds.

It's going to be a soggy week in the Triangle. So how serious of a problem will flooding be? CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith talked about that, and Tropical Storm Bret.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein recently filed a lawsuit regarding robocalls against Avid Telecom, which has been allowing international spam calls to come to the U.S. He talked about that, and other issues that his office is tackling.

It's the heart of the minor league baseball season! Greg Young, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Carolina Mudcats -- the single-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers -- talks about how the season is going for the team in Zebulon, NC.

"Menopause The Musical" is at The Carolina Theater in Durham tonight (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Rob Connett got to talk to one of the cast members, Nancy Slusser, about how she got her start, what the show is about, and the original creator of the show.

George Hage is a local artist and musician. He joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about how and why he brought his two loves -- music and drawing -- together, and promote his band, Jack The Radio.

Dr. Beverly Goode returned to the WPTF studio this morning for another round of "Menopause Monday," to teach the guys more about menopause -- and andropause, which affects men.

Dr. Beverly Goode returned to the WPTF studio this morning for another round of "Menopause Monday," to teach the guys more about menopause -- and andropause, which affects men.

Dr. Beverly Goode returned to the WPTF studio this morning for another round of "Menopause Monday," to teach the guys more about menopause -- and andropause, which affects men.

What was one thing you believed as a kid, only to find out later in life that you were way off? That was the topic this morning on the WPTF Morning Show Roundtable.

Bull markets and bear markets. What do they mean, and what are we in right now? Business analyst Jill Schlesinger explained it all to Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show.