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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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Assistant Journalism Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill Reverend Carl Kenney discusses the passing of Durham activist Minister Paul Scott
4d ago00:07:02Tap to summarizeThe Minister Paul Scott was a prominent Durham activist who always had his eye on the next generation of youth. He organized book drives for children and was a champion of peace. Sadly, Scott passed away last week. The Reverend Carl Kenney, an assistant journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the life of Paul Scott.
Transcribe →Executive Director of Shop Local Raleigh Jennifer Martin discusses how Raleigh businesses stand to benefit from the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup parade
4d ago00:05:24Tap to summarizeThe parade route for the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration has been released. On Saturday morning, the parade will begin at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and St. Mary's Street in Raleigh. The parade stands to mean more dollars for Raleigh businesses. Jennifer Martin of Shop Local Raleigh joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how beneficial the parade will be.
Transcribe →Raleigh environmental coordinator Ed Buchan discusses the months-long drought and how rising heat is bringing tighter water restrictions to Triangle
4d ago00:06:13Tap to summarizeWith no end to our drought in sight, Raleigh water officials will crack down on the water restrictions already in place, with the impact on the water supply and the agriculture industry becoming more of a factor. Ed Buchan, Raleigh Environmental Coordinator, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss any potential restrictions on the table.
Transcribe →Director of Safe Kids North Carolina Alan Buchanan discusses an event where experts came together in Durham to spread awareness on hot cars
4d ago00:05:02Tap to summarizeThe first thing anyone does when stepping into their car this time of year is blast the air conditioner. In Durham on Wednesday, there was a display to spread awareness about preventing hot car deaths. There were 50 pairs of shoes, each representing a child in North Carolina who died in a hot car since 1998. Alan Buchanan, Director of Safe Kinds North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how preventable hot car deaths are.
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Vanessa Hickmon, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic Region
5d ago00:07:01Tap to summarizeFatherhood plays a vital role in building strong families and strong communities. This weekend, an event in the Triangle will bring together fathers, family advocates, and community leaders to focus on that important mission.Jon Champion talks with Vanessa Hickmon, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic Region about the upcoming NC Fatherhood Conference, the work her organization is doing across the state, and why supporting fathers matters now more than ever.
Transcribe →Writer for the North State Journal Cory Lavalette discusses a new book about Hurricanes Stanley Cup season
5d ago00:07:43Tap to summarizeCory Lavalette has written about the Carolina Hurricanes throughout Rod Brind’Amour’s tenure as head coach. Now, he’s about to publish a book about the Canes Stanley Cup season called “Perfect Storm: The Hurricanes Commemorative Championship Book.” He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the atmosphere after the Canes won the Stanley Cup on Sunday.
Transcribe →WalletHub writer Chip Lupo discusses a new WalletHub report that ranks Durham as among the best run cities in America
5d ago00:06:08Tap to summarizeAs local governments continue to grapple with challenges like inflation and ongoing public safety concerns such as mass shootings, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2026’s Best and Worst Run Cities in America. Chip Lupo, WalletHub writer, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their results.
Transcribe →Owner of The Rialto Hayes Permar discusses a Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration that will be held at the Rialto
5d ago00:09:43Tap to summarizeThe Rialto Theater was one of several venues to host a Stanley Cup Watch Party as the Carolina Hurricanes took the championship. At Glenwood South on Monday night, the Stanley Cup was in full display, along with many of the Hurricanes players. Hayes Permar, owner of the Rialto, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the atmosphere.
Transcribe →Mac McCorkle of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses an initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
5d ago00:06:16Tap to summarizeAn initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing. That's despite questions Monday over the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program and an offensive by Israel in Lebanon that could prolong the fighting and scuttle the deal. Mac McCorkle, from the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the deal.
Transcribe →Writer for for Straight Up Sports.net Brett Friedlander discusses the wild spring in North Carolina sports that was capped off with the Hurricanes Stanley Cup win
6d ago00:05:20Tap to summarizeThe Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup concluded what may have been the wildest spring in North Carolina Sports history. From the departures of two prominent college basketball coaches to memorable NCAA Tournament runs by the Duke men’s and women’s basketball teams, it was a time to remember. Brett Friedlander of Straight Up Sports.net joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss a memorable time.
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