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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
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Raleigh
Inflation
Hurricane Season
Veterans
Delta Air Lines
Federal Reserve
National Weather Service
Education
Caregiving
Donald Trump
General Motors
Durham
Lethality Assessment Program
Primary Care
Blood Donation
Rocky Mount
United States
Mental Health

The WPTF Morning News airs weekdays from 5-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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Latest Episodes

Tony Riggsbee speaks with Taylor Knopf, Reporter with UNC Health News, about how NC wants out of mental health settlement as federal disability protections weaken.

Rose Hoban, Editor with NC Health News joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the WakeMed-Atrium merger vote and what it means to the community.

Victoria Wong, MHS, PA-C, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Timothy Weimer, FNP-C, New Jersey Urology, shares with Lisa Price that prostate cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers among American men, with more than 333,830 new cases expected... more

September 21 to 27 is National ‘See Tracks? Think Train!’ Week, a time to educate ourselves and others about making safe choices around railroad tracks, understanding how difficult it can be to judge an approaching train’s speed and distance, and rec... more

Fuel prices continue to rise more fall and winter routes are being cancelled, Skytrax names their top 20 airlines in the world, and a female passenger removes her clothes on an American flight headed for Miami. These story's and more as Lisa Price ta... more

Chris Waits, Vice President of Merchandising, The Home Depot and Erin Izen, Executive Director, The Home Depot Foundation share with Lisa Price information about their new education program which offers early exposure to skilled trade careers.

Dori Kreiger, President of the CTIA Wireless Foundation, and Winner Jason Wang FreeWorld shares how four social entrepreneurs are using mobile technology to improve mental health, create career opportunities, and expand access to health care. From me... more

Dr. David McLennan, Meredith College Political Scientist joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss how the General Assembly did not violate the constitution when it transferred Board of Elections appointments from the governor to the state auditor, a split Appe... more

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Scotty Hasting
Country music recording artist, Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient
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Episode: Scotty Hasting, country music recording artist, Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient and Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Head of Corporate Impact, USAA - Fight Night at the Opry
Marian Cabanillas
Representative
United Health Care
Episode: Marian Cabanillas, United Health Care Representative, Grandparents Day
Merle Heatwole
National Commander
The Salvation Army
Episode: Commissioner Merle Heatwole, National Commander, The Salvation Army
Ian Butler
Founder of Tunnels to Towers
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Episode: Ian Butler, Founder of Tunnels to Towers
Rose Thompson
Executive Director of Activate Good
Activate Good
Episode: Rose Thompson, Executive Director at Activate Good
Shelby Wood
Events coordinator for Garner's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department
Town of Garner, North Carolina
Episode: Shelby Wood, the events coordinator for Garner's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department
Dr. Michael Maher
Chief Accountability Officer, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Episode: Dr. Michael Maher, Chief Accountability Officer for the NC Department of Public Instruction
Lee Rainie
Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University
Elon University
Episode: Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center for Elon University
Rachael Riley
Staff Writer for the Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville Observer
Episode: Rachael Riley, Staff Writer of The Fayetteville Observer

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Host of WPTF Morning News
Lisa
Host of WPTF Morning News

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Dr. Michael Maher, Chief Accountability Officer for the NC Department of Public Instruction
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about the work of your accountability task force?
The task force is examining the accountability system to better identify high-performing schools and districts in need of support, while expanding measures such as career credentials and workforce credentials within the framework to reflect career and college readiness in high schools.
Dr. Michael Maher, Chief Accountability Officer for the NC Department of Public Instruction
Q: What do you think is driving this consistent improvement that we're seeing?
Broad gains across the state, with notable improvements in large districts like Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Wake County, plus district-wide programs such as high-dose tutoring and a significant funding initiative from the Golden League Foundation. An increased focus on chronic absenteeism also helps drive the statewide average up.
Ian Butler, Founder of Tunnels to Towers
Q: Andy, and again, what time does it get underway on Saturday, and how do you participate?
Registration opens at 8 a.m., the climb starts at 9 a.m., there will be announcements and guest speakers, and there is a two-hour time cap with volunteers ready to support throughout.
Ian Butler, Founder of Tunnels to Towers
Q: Ian, how did this Raleigh climb begin?
It began six years ago as a personal training activity, grew in participation, and evolved into a charity fundraiser for Tunnel to Towers, with the idea of doing a real tower climb in Raleigh at a downtown skyscraper.
Rachael Riley, Staff Writer of The Fayetteville Observer
Q: How were the sites chosen for the Janus program?
Sites were evaluated based on factors such as the installation's mission and other safety considerations, including seismic activity, with Fort Bragg highlighted as one of the main sites.

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What is WPTF Morning News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program blends local news with in-depth interviews on public policy, health, education, economics, and community development, often featuring policymakers, researchers, and nonprofit leaders. Episodes repeatedly explore how national issues intersect with North Carolina communities—from Social Security policy and caregiver support to local Main Street initiatives, healthcare affordability, labor markets, and AI in the workplace. The show frequently highlights practical guidance for individuals and small organizations, emphasizes local context, and brings expert perspectives to timely topics such as drug recalls, veterans in trucking, and civil rights history. A notable strength is its breadth of guest expertise across government, healthc... more

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1. Scotty Hasting
2. Marian Cabanillas
3. Merle Heatwole
4. Ian Butler
5. Rose Thompson
6. Shelby Wood
7. Dr. Michael Maher
8. Lee Rainie

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