WPTF Morning News

Earlier this month, a few Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill, and part of it focuses on stripping the North Carolina High School Athletic Association of its powers to govern high school sports. Over the last week-and-a-half, numerous athletic directors and coaches across the state have voiced their strong opposition to the bill, including Colin Fegeley of Green Level High School in Cary.

More and more people are starting to plant and garden, as the weather gets nicer here in North Carolina. Phil Campbell of Campbell Road Nursery in Raleigh -- a frequent guest on the WPTF Weekend Gardener -- was on the WPTF Morning Show today to talk with Rob Connett about some of the most popular flowers and plants for this spring.

We are less than two months away from an event that WPTF loves to sponsor -- The NC Outdoor Living Show, featuring the state's largest man cave! It's June 3-4 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Lisa Hobbs, GM of Digital Marketing at Curtis Media, joined the Morning Show to go over the details of the event.

April is "Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month." Kathryn Bronsky, a National Policy Manager with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, joined the WPTF Morning Show to break down what that all means, and why it truly is a big deal here in North Carolina, and across the country.

Showcasing the beauty of older women. That's the goal for Paige Burris, a local photographer, who will be hosting a photography gala next week in the Triangle. She stopped by the WPTF studio this morning to talk to Rob Connett about the details of this event.

Are you currently working on a home project, or thinking about starting one this spring or summer? You might want to stop by the Ideal Home Show at the Fairgrounds in Raleigh this coming weekend. Tina Robinson was on the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett today to talk what you can expect at the event.

April is National Financial Capability Month. CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joined the WPTF Morning Show to explain what that means, and give her tips and advice on how to avoid big financial red flags.

Have you ever been singing a song loud and confident...only to find out you've been saying the WRONG words? The WPTF Morning Crew talked about some of the most popular "misheard lyrics."

Comedian Chris Kattan is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh this Friday and Saturday night. The former "Saturday Night Live" cast member joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss his days on the show, and what he's been up to lately.

Monday is North Carolina Lineworker Appreciation Day. Shay Reed with Energy United talked to Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show about what lineworkers do and why they're so important to our community.

VegFest, a unique festival that revolves around everything vegan, is coming to Durham in June. Organizer Helene Greenberg joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett to go over details, and discuss why some people decide to go vegan.

Nate Saunders talked with WPTF's Tony Riggsbee and Mike Raley about NC State winning the 1983 men's basketball national championship, and what they remember most about that night 40 years later.

It's going to be hot in the Triangle today, with temperatures in the upper 80s! But things will change in the next couple days. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the details of the Triangle's forecast for this Easter weekend.

Juniper Level Botanic Garden at North Carolina State University will be hosting a Garden Party April 28-30. Tony Avent, the owner of Plant Delights Nursery, was on the WPTF Morning Show to talk about what you can expect if you plan on attending the free event later this month.

A couple months ago, Rob admitted on the WPTF Morning Show that he was NOT a fan of his mom's meatloaf growing up as a kid. With his parents in town, they paid him a visit in-studio today to give it a second chance.

If you grew up here in the Triangle, you probably know the name Greg Fishel. The former TV meteorologist joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to discuss if "tornado alley" is shifting, and what is "normal" for North Carolina when it comes to the number of tornadoes in a year.

This Sunday is Easter, and the WPTF tradition will continue, as you'll be able to listen to a special Easter service on Sunday morning. Kenny Krause talked about the details with the WPTF Morning Show.

Former president Donald Trump has been indicted. So what happens next? David Schanzer, a professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, broke it all down on the WPTF Morning Show...

On National Farm Workers Appreciation Day AJ Outlaw of Coastal AgroBusiness, joined Rob Connett on WPTF to discuss farming, agriculture, H2A wages, farmland preservation, technology, and food sources in North Carolina and the United States.

You have any outdoor plans this weekend? CBS17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker says you might need the umbrella on Saturday.

We like to showcase local businesses at WPTF, and today's in-studio guest on the Morning Show was Eric Fisher with Carolina Outdoor Lighting. He told Rob Connett that customer service is one of the reasons why they've been going 20 years strong in the Triangle.

In case you missed this local story from our WPTF Newsroom earlier this week, an unusual duo is now making national headlines. Dr. Jennifer Federico with the Wake County Animal Center joined the WPTF Morning Show today to talk about "Felix" and "Cinnamon" finding a new home.

Rob Connett spoke with JetSetSarah, a travel expert and journalist out of Miami. She gave advice about traveling abroad and how to budget your vacation.

Tuesday was "Respect Your Cat" Day. (No, seriously.) A great way to pamper your cat -- or dog -- is to give them some pressure point therapy. Dr. Michael Pinkus explained what that is, and how it works, on the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched its new, updated website for NC QuickPass. If you're a frequent user of toll roads in the Triangle, or the state, Angela Queenland with NCDOT says this is a great way to save some money.

The 1,800 new jobs coming to Wolfspeed -- the Durham company that President Biden visited on Tuesday -- will have a huge impact on the Triangle, and all of North Carolina, says Vice President Tyler Gronbach.

Rain and thunderstorms rolled through the Triangle early Monday morning, But what can we expect the rest of this week? CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett to break down the forecast.

A North Carolina-based bank is taking over for one of the big national banks that failed earlier this month. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to discuss, and give you some financial advice as we move along in 2023.

WPTF is proud to, once again, be a sponsor for the "PanCan PurpleStride" event this year. Every year, this 5K on NC State's campus raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer, celebrates survivors, and honor those who we lost. Chris Hooks from Curtis Media Group, and Liz Johnson of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to tell their stories and discuss details of this event coming up on April 29.

WPTF is proud to, once again, be a sponsor for the "PanCan PurpleStride" event this year. Every year, this 5K on NC State's campus raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer, celebrates survivors, and honor those who we lost. Chris Hooks from Curtis Media Group, and Liz Johnson of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to tell their stories and discuss details of this event coming up on April 29...

CBS17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to talk about the record warmth we'll be experiencing this weekend in the Triangle.

Stand-up comedian Adam Friedland will be performing at Goodnights in Raleigh this Friday and Saturday night. He stopped by the WPTF Morning Show to discuss what he's been up to lately, and to preview his show.

A new 5,000-square-foot bar is opening in downtown Raleigh. Tap Yard will be hosting its Grand Opening on Saturday. Owner Zack Medford joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett and let the guys try a few local beverages.

A new 5,000-square-foot bar is opening in downtown Raleigh. Tap Yard will be hosting its Grand Opening on Saturday. Owner Zack Medford joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett to talk about what visitors can expect.

They could make a decision today. A grand jury in Manhattan will soon decide if they will indict former President Donald Trump for allegedly falsifying business records to hide campaign finance violations, tied to payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News reporter Robert Costa joined the WPTF Morning Show to break down the latest details.

The final numbers are in! What kind of economic impact did the NHL Stadium Series have on the Raleigh area last month? Loren Gold, the Executive Vice President of Visit Raleigh, joined Rob Connett to go over the results.

It's Apex Restaurant Week, and you can score some really good deals on delicious food at numerous restaurants across Apex. Colleen Merays with Apex Economic Development spoke with Rob Connett about the details.

A new survey says more than half of us admit to listening to a sad, heartbreak-type of song when we're going through a breakup. That was the discussion on the WPTF Morning Show "roundtable" this morning.

Today is Ag Day, and it is being celebrated all across the country, and WPTF's Mike Davis is at North Carolina's celebration event in Stokes County. He joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to discuss why agriculture is so vital and important to all of us.

Fallon's Flowers has been in business in Raleigh for more than 100 years. Manager Pam Classey told Rob Connett that some of their busiest times, believe it or not, was during the height of the pandemic a couple years ago.

Today is National Flower Day! Pam Classey of Fallon's Flowers in Raleigh joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett today to go over tips and advice for planting and gardening, and discuss some of the popular choices for this spring.

With all the talk about some big U.S. banks going under lately, you're probably wondering... what does that mean for me and my money at my bank? CBS News Financial Expert and host of the "Jill on Money" Podcast, Jill Schlesinger, spoke with Rob Connett about what the recent bank shutdowns could mean for you.

Russ Pierce of Housing For New Hope in Durham spoke with Rob Connett about combatting homelessness in Durham. He said they build relationships with the homeless and try to set them up with housing.

Kevin Stewart, UNC professor of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences at UNC, spoke with Rob Connett about the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that killed thousands of people.

Joe Sagula recently announced that he will retire as UNC's volleyball coach. Rob Connett Spoke to him about his decision and career.

Smishing. Rob Connett spoke with Jon Sternstein of Stern Security about smishing... phishing over SMS where you are scammed over text.

Allie C Hall, author of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have To Come Back, spoke with Rob Connett about her inspiration to write her new book which deals with child abuse.

Denny Lindemann of Craft Body Scan spoke with Rob Connett about heart health and what it looks like to get scanned. He said you can get scans to discover if you have a treatable heart condition.

Dr. Jessica Bartfeild of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a weight management specialist, joined Rob Connett to discuss intermittent fasting and how you can lose weight.

Jen Hallman with Triangle Divorce Lawyers spoke with Rob Connett about why divorce and break-up rates increase around Valentine's Day.