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02/20/2024

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02/20/2024

2024 has brought new investments in affordable housing in Wake County as Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $2.4 million loan to build more than 50 affordable homes in Wake County. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about this effort is Patarica Burch, CEO for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County.

2024 has brought new investments in affordable housing in Wake County as Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $2.4 million loan to build more than 50 affordable homes in Wake County. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about this effort is Patarica Burch, CEO for Hab...

02/20/2024

Terra Schramm spoke with Jon Champion and Chris Edwards on the WPTF Morning Show. Terra is the Site Administrator for the North Carolina State Capitol and just recently launched the website "From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State Capitol". Terra tells the hosts about the site and how the idea came about. To learn more go to WPTF.com.

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The North Carolina State Capitol launched a new website "From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State Capitol" and joining us now to talk more about this web site is Terra Schramm, Site Administrator for the North Carolina State Capitol.

02/20/2024

In a story you first heard here, Mike Causey, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, pushes back on the increase of property insurance.

the insurance industry requested an increase in insurance rates, that would add up to 42%, which was denied yesterday. to discuss why this interest rate hike was denied is the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

02/20/2024

02/19/2024

Wake County Public Health is teaming up with Wake County Public Libraries to launch a new program that gives kids something to smile about. Books & Smiles promotes the importance of the three B's before bedtime: brush, book and bed. Join Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about it is Ann Burlingame the Wake County Deputy Library Director.

In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, Wake County Public Health is teaming up with Wake County Public Libraries to launch a new program that gives kids something to smile about. Books & Smiles promotes the importance of the three B's before bedtime: brush, book and bed. Join...

02/19/2024

Holly Springs mayor, Sean Mayefskie, joins the WPTF Morning Show for the Talk of the Town, to go over what he has planned for the town!

Holly springs mayor Sean Mayefskie, joins the WPTF Morning Show for the Talk of the Town, to go over what he has planned for Holly Springs.

02/19/2024

Which fictional person would make the best president?

02/16/2024

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, previews primary elections and gives the lay of the political land across the state and on a national level.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, previews primary elections and gives the lay of the political land across the state and on a national level.

02/16/2024

Downtown Wilson has some new color on its streets and empty storefront windows, and the sides of buildings are now decked out with expressions of creativity from student artists at Sallie B. Howard School. Carrie Nobles is a visual arts teacher at Howard and took charge in the 'Walls of Wilson" project. She joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about the project.

Downtown Wilson has some new color on its streets and empty storefront windows, and the sides of buildings are now decked out with expressions of creativity from student artists at Sallie B. Howard School. Carrie Nobles is a visual arts teacher at Howard and took charge in the 'Walls of Wilson" proj...

02/16/2024

Julia McNeely, a 3rd grade teacher at Even Oaks Classical School and a gradate of Hillsdale College, talks with Jon Champion about the importance of learning cursive and focusing on beautiful handwriting.

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Elementary School February 2024 Photo provided by Hillsdale College

Julia McNeely, a 3rd grade teacher at Even Oaks Classical School and a gradate of Hillsdale College, talks with Jon Champion about the importance of learning cursive and focusing on beautiful handwriting.Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Elementary School February 2024 Photo provided by Hillsdale College

02/16/2024

Steve Wade, author of The Naval Academy, A Parents's Pondering From Home Port: Untying the Bowline on I-Day, came into studio and talked with Jon Champion about what it is like being a parent to kids in the Naval Academy and what they experience.

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02/16/2024

Today is National Caregivers Day. Many people dedicated their lives to help others with long care help, some are family members and others are professionals. Irene Brooks with No Place Like Home Senior Services is both. She chatted with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion during the WPTF Morning Show about different options that might help support you and your loved ones.


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Irene Brooks has been helping to people with dementia, and training families to help loved ones care for those in their family in need under the origination, No Place Like Home Senior Services. Her and her team strive to find the beast care team for their clients that suite the patient needs. She ta...

02/15/2024

The Victory Parade and Celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Superbowl LVIII is supposed to be a grand event but yesterday's festivities were ruined due to gunfire. Retired Police Lieutenant Steve Hauck shares with Jon Champion on the WPTF Morning Show his expert advice on the Valentine's Day Shooting and how law enforement and the media handled it. Listen to the whole episode and more on WPTF.com.

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02/15/2024

The numbers have been tabulated and what they show is the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival continues to contribute a strong boost to the local economy. This year the event welcomed more than 216,000 visitors and generated more than $8 million in direct economic impact according to figures released by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. William Lewis, Cary's Cultural Arts Manager, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the Chinese Lantern Festival.

The numbers have been tabulated and what they show is the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival continues to contribute a strong boost to the local economy. This year the event welcomed more than 216,000 visitors and generated more than $8 million in direct economic impact according to figures rel...

02/15/2024

Today's Talk of the Town podcast was Fuquay-Varina's Mayor Blake Massengill. Jon Champion and Mayor Massengill chat about the upcoming changes to Fuquay-Varina including some new big box stores.

Fuqua-Varina has more to offer then they ever have, a ton of new businesses are coming and they have been recently voted the safest small town town in America. To talk about what Fuqua has to offer and its plans for the future is Mayor Blake Massengill, joined by Jon Champion.

02/14/2024

"Love is in the air and scams are everywhere."
Sweetheart scams are in season right now and the scammers are more persistent then ever. Michael Easley, the US Eastern District Attorney talks with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about how you can protect yourself from these scams and many more.

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02/14/2024

Bill Graham joins Chris Edwards to talk about his campaign trail and what he plans on bringing to the table should he become the next Governor. He also makes a few comments on his opponents.

Bill Graham joins Chris Edwards to talk about his campaign trail and what he plans on bringing to the table should he become the next Governor. He also makes a few comments on his opponents.

02/14/2024

The Talk of the Town podcast with WPTF Morning Show Chris Edwards and Jon Champion featured Karen Brinson Bell, North Carolina State Board of Elections Director, and its all about the Primary Elections that is about to kick off in just 20 days.

Primary elections are coming up here in North Carolina, the state Board of Elections has been getting ready for the big day. A lot of new and old voters may have some questions about changes that have happened since the last time they've had to vote. To discuss these issues is Karen Brinson Bell the...

02/14/2024

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis talks about yesterday's aid package that passed the US Senate, $95 millioin for support to Ukraine, Israel, & Taiwan and his vote with WPTF Morning Show's hosts Chris Edwards and Jon Champion. Listen to the full episode on WPTF.com

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An aid package vote for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amounting to $95 million dollars was signed yesterday. One of the Senators to vote on it was North Carolina Senior Senator Thom Tillis. He joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to discus why we need to support Ukraine, and other hot topics on Capito...

02/13/2024

With everything up in the air about the Durham Public School System, Chris Edwards and Jon Champion has North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt come on the WPTF Morning Show to get the latest.

A lot of people may be wondering what is going on in the Durham public school systems. Catherine Truitt, the NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction talks to Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about this and other issues are school systems all around the state are facing right now.

02/13/2024

Dale Folwell, North Carolina's Treasurer & the Republican Party candidate for governor, came into the WPTF Morning Show's studio to talk with Tony Riggsbee and Chris Edwards about the race and his campaign. To listen to the full session go to WPTF.com. WPTF Morning Show is every Monday through Friday from 6am to 9am on FM98.5 & AM680.

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02/13/2024

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02/13/2024

Its a zoo out there. The lack of laws statewide are making things difficult for exotic pets in North Carolina. For more information, visit WPTF.com.

Collage of Exotic Pets, Graphic Credit: Carson Elm Picard [Photo Credit: Aniket Mandish via Unsplash (photo of monkey); Christopher Alvarenga via Unsplash (photo of parrot); The New York Public Library via Unsplash (photo of snake); Carson Elm Picard (photo of wallaby and signs)] Lucas Thomae via

02/13/2024

Whats the best or worst valentines gift you have received?

02/12/2024

Durham is still dealing with public schools being shut down due to pay issues. Check out the full story on the WPTF home website:

Empty Classroom (Image used under license from Shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart Turmoil has surrounded Durham Public Schools for over a month after the district announced it would withdraw raises it had initially promised to school employees. There have been protests, sickouts that have closed

02/12/2024

Over the next 12 months, Wake County's health equity initiative will host quarterly, in-person town hall events aimed at addressing the burning health topics in our community and joining Jon Champion and Chris Edwards to talk more about the program is Henna Patel.

Over the next 12 months, Wake County's health equity initiative will host quarterly, in-person town hall events aimed at addressing the burning health topics in our community and joining Jon Champion and Chris Edwards to talk more about the program is Henna Patel.