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WPTF Afternoon News
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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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Lile Stephens of the Kramden Institute discusses a $15,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant that was given to Kramden Institute
3w ago00:04:39Tap to summarizeSpectrum today announced Kramden Institute has received a $15,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for their digital literacy programming. The grant is the ninth Spectrum Digital Education grant for Kramden Institute. Lile Stephens from Kramden Institute joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the grant.
Transcribe →Duke School of Medicine Division Chief of Sleep Dr. Aatif Husain discusses how permanent daylight savings time would impact sleep
3w ago00:06:35Tap to summarizeThere’s a whole lot of daylight between the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate — literally. The House of Representatives voted last week to make daylight saving time permanent, marking the latest congressional foray into the decades-old battle over whether the U.S. should change the clocks twice a year. Dr. Aatif Husain, Duke School of Medicine Chief of Sleep, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how making daylight saving time permanent would impact sleep.
Transcribe →Retired U.S. Navy Commander Rich Kolko discusses a NC soldier who was identified as the latest victim in US-Iran conflict
3w ago00:06:46Tap to summarizeA Fort Bragg soldier and Fayetteville native has been identified as a service member who was killed over the weekend. 30-year-old Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in action during a controlled detonation of a downed One-Way Unmanned Aerial System on Sunday. Rich Kolko is a retired U.S. Navy Commander and joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest developments.
Transcribe →Founder of RNS Sports Sherard Johnson discusses how a Durham nonprofit is fighting gun violence one pair of shoes at a time
3w ago00:05:19Tap to summarizeDurham leaders are in the midst of a 60-day process to develop the city's violence reduction plan, but one local nonprofit believes prevention can start with something as simple as a new pair of shoes. Sherard Johnson, the Founder of RNS Sports, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his latest initiative.
Transcribe →Illeana Rodriguez with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance discusses the best new places to try during Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
3w ago00:06:03Tap to summarizeDowntown Raleigh Restaurant Week kicks off this week. It runs from July 16 through July 26. The 10-day event offers people the opportunity to try new restaurants or new twists on your favorites at a discount or special price. Illeana Rodriguez with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s on tap for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Transcribe →Former North Carolina Secretary of State Rufus Edmisten discusses the life of Paul Dombalis
3w ago00:06:20Tap to summarizeThe former owner of Raleigh’s oldest restaurant, The Mecca, has died. Paul Dombalis passed away last month at 68. Dombalis worked at the family restaurant for almost 50 years and led the business for 28 years before selling in 2018. Rufus Edmisten, former North Carolina Secretary of State, had his photo on the wall at the Mecca. Rufus joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Paul Dombalis.
Transcribe →Asher Hildebrand of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses how the expansion of US strikes on Iran has lead to more retaliation across the Gulf
3w ago00:06:33Tap to summarizeThe United States has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran has responded Monday by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. Asher Hildebrand, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest in Iran.
Transcribe →N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden discusses the economic report that came out for the month of June
4w ago00:06:50Tap to summarizeThe consumer price index fell a seasonally adjusted 0.4% for the month, bringing the annual inflation rate down to 3.5%. Wall Street had expected a 0.2% monthly decline and 3.8% annual level. N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this week’s report.
Transcribe →National Retail Federation Chief Economist Mark Mathews discusses what purchases families are prioritizing during back-to-school shopping
4w ago00:05:48Tap to summarizeIf it seems as though everyone is purchasing school supplies even earlier than usual, it’s not just you — one-third of back-to-school shoppers had started their shopping by early June, the highest since the question was first asked in 2018, according to the annual survey by National Retail Federation. Mark Mathews, National Retail Federation Chief Economist, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest in back-to-school shopping.
Transcribe →Spokesperson for Wilkes Tourism Susan Dosier discusses North Wilkesboro Speedway hosting its 1st NASCAR Cup Circuit Points race since 1996
4w ago00:06:09Tap to summarizeWhen NASCAR left North Wilkesboro Speedway in 1996, many Wilkes County residents thought it would be a pipe dream before it would return again. This Sunday, North Wilkesboro will host its first NASCAR Cup points race in 30 years when the Window World 450 takes place. Susan Dosier, with Wilkes Tourism, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the return of NASCAR has revitalized Wilkes County.
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