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WPTF Afternoon News
Hosted by WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680 · EN
The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, 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 you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all afternoon long!
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Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead discusses new crime figures that show a drop in crime
2d ago00:06:31Tap to summarizeNew crime figures in Durham show major crime is down for the first six months of 2026. The Durham County Sheriff's Office says it's top eight crimes fell by just over eight percent compared to this time last year. Larcenies, including car break-ins, are also down 12% after deputies saw a spike in April and May. Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest numbers.
Transcribe →Writer for Canes Country Al Hood discusses the Canes offseason after winning the Stanley cup
2d ago00:07:20Tap to summarizeThe Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes have sold out of all their season tickets for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Wednesday. Limited tickets to individual games will go on sale August 20. Al Hood, a writer for Canes County, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Canes offseason thus far.
Transcribe →Wilson County Extension Director Ashley McBride discusses the new guidance state education leaders have on screen use in school
2d ago00:07:05Tap to summarizeAs more North Carolina schools prepare for a new academic year state education leaders are offering fresh guidance on how screens should be used in the classroom. Now, North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction is encouraging schools to be more intentional about how technology is used. Ashley McBride, from the Department of Public Instruction, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the guidance.
Transcribe →Joyce Sullivan with Free Our Spirits NC discusses the changes they want to see for ABC Liquor Laws and THC Reform
2d ago00:06:12Tap to summarizeThe group Free Our Spirits NC is calling for the General Assembly to reform ABC Liquor and THC laws. They’re urging legislative leaders to create a bipartisan study commission before the next long session. Joyce Sullivan from Free our Spirits joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the changes the group would like to see
Transcribe →Lori Allen of Toy Story Fame on Her Career and the Impact of AI
5d ago00:14:30Tap to summarizeToy Story 5 has shattered previous box office records over the past few weekends grossing over $1.06 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2026. One reason why may be their good luck charm, Lori Alan! She plays young Bonnie's mom in Toy Story 3, 4 and now 5! Lori may be best known as the long-time voice of Pearl Krabs on SpongeBob SquarePants and Dianne Simmons on Family Guy, not to mention live action shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Pee-Wee Herman Show. Gayle Hurd talked to her about her career, the impact of AI and a personal and professional milestone .
Transcribe →46Brooklyn President Anthony Ciaccia discusses the discrepancy between cancer drug prices
6d ago00:07:17Tap to summarizeSame drug. Same dose. A wildly different price. A new report reveals how a generic cancer drug that can cost less than $100 elsewhere can carry a price tag of more than $12,000. Anthony Ciaccia joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the discrepancy
Transcribe →Marketing and Specialty Licensing Manager at University Place Devon Burke discusses the four new tenants that will soon open at University Place
6d ago00:05:48Tap to summarizeIt’s a new time for University Place in Chapel Hill. Four tenants are about to open at the longtime institution in southern Orange County. Devon Burke, Marketing Manager for University Place, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what will open soon.
Transcribe →N.C. State historian Tim Peeler discusses the life of Cozell McQueen, a member of N.C. State’s 1983 National Championship team
6d ago00:06:39Tap to summarizeCozell McQueen was 64 years old years old. .Standing at 6-foot-11, McQueen was a reserve center on the Cinderella title-winning team. He averaged 5.3 points and six rebounds during his four-year career with the Wolfpack. Tim Peeler, an N.C. State historian, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his memories of McQueen
Transcribe →Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses how the process of replacing Edwards will play out
1w ago00:07:08Tap to summarizeRepresentative Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday morning that he's withdrawing from his re-election campaign. The congressman cites personal reflection and conversations with his family as primary factors in the decision to end his campaign. Western Carolina Political Science professor Chris Cooper joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the process of replacing Edwards will play out.
Transcribe →Wilson County Extension Director Norman Harrell discuss the dilemma tobacco farmers are facing as summer winds to a close
1w ago00:07:10Tap to summarizeDrought conditions have continued to improve throughout the state, but farmers are still reeling from the impacts of the substantial lack of rain. Tobacco farmers are feeling the impact, in particular. Norman Harrell, the Wilson County Extension Director, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the dilemma farmers are facing as summer winds to a close.
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